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Junior WordPress Developer
Vision Designing
Kandy •
Full-time
We Are Hiring: Junior WordPress Developer
Job Description:
- Vision Designing is looking for a WordPress Developer with 1+ years of experience to build fast, secure, and user-friendly WordPress websites.
- The ideal candidate should be familiar with clean PHP, modern WordPress practices, and continuous improvement.
Requirements:
- 1+ years of professional WordPress development experience (themes, plugins, SEO, core concepts like actions, filters, and template hierarchy).
- Proficiency in PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and MySQL for full WordPress stack development.
- Experience with custom post types, taxonomies, and custom fields.
- Version control with Git and use of staging and code reviews.
- Knowledge of performance and security best practices, including caching, updates, backups, and hardening.
- Nice to have: familiarity with headless WordPress, REST/GraphQL, React/Next.js, or Node/Python basics.
Responsibilities:
- Build and customize WordPress websites and plugins.
- Ensure responsive layouts, accessibility, and browser compatibility.
- Integrate third-party services and APIs, and ensure stable releases.
- Optimize website performance (speed, database queries, uptime monitoring).
- Regularly implement security updates, backups, and site hardening.
- Debug issues, maintain clear documentation, and collaborate via Git-based workflows.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or equivalent hands-on experience with a strong project portfolio.
- Ability to ship and maintain production WordPress sites with clean, reviewable code.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with an eagerness to learn new coding skills.