Job Overview
Job Opening for WordPress and Shopify Developer
Job Overview:
We are seeking a talented Shopify/WordPress Developer to join our team. You will be responsible for creating and managing e-commerce solutions using Shopify and WordPress, ensuring seamless integration between the two platforms. Your expertise will help us enhance our online presence and optimize the customer shopping experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain WordPress websites, themes, and plugins.
- Develop and maintain Shopify e-commerce sites, ensuring a responsive and user-friendly design.
- Customize WordPress themes and templates to suit business requirements.
- Integrate Shopify products into WordPress sites using the Shopify Buy Button or custom APIs.
- Implement new features and functionality using WordPress, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP.
- Optimize website performance, including site speed, scalability, and user experience.
- Collaborate with design and content teams to ensure a seamless user interface.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to WordPress sites, themes, and plugins.
- Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and new WordPress features.
- Ensure website security by monitoring vulnerabilities and updating plugins/themes regularly.
- Work with APIs to integrate third-party services.
- Manage hosting environments and optimize servers for WordPress.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a WordPress Developer or similar role.
- Strong understanding of PHP and WordPress architecture.
- Experience with WordPress theme and plugin development and customization.
- Familiarity with RESTful APIs and AJAX for dynamic content integration.
- Proficiency in responsive web design and mobile-first development.
- Knowledge of website performance optimization techniques (SEO, caching, image optimization).
- Experience with version control (Git) and task management tools (Jira, Trello, etc.).
- Familiarity with page builders like Elementor, WPBakery, or Gutenberg.
- Understanding of security best practices and ability to implement them in WordPress sites.
- Experience with eCommerce platforms (WooCommerce) and payment gateways is a plus.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Good communication and teamwork abilities.
- Experience with WooCommerce is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (optional).
- Experience with WordPress Multisite or custom post types.
- Familiarity with modern web development tools like SASS/LESS.
- Knowledge of accessibility standards and compliance.