Senior WordPress/WooCommerce Developer

This is a remote position.

JD for Senior WordPress/WooCommerce Developer - L3:

A typical day of a Senior WP/WC Developer at August Infotech:

As a Senior, your typical day would need:

• The day often starts with checking emails, messages, and any project-related notifications. The senior developer might plan their day, prioritize tasks, and review the progress of ongoing projects.
  

• Senior developers often participate in code reviews, providing feedback and guidance to junior developers to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices.
  

• Review any pending tasks from the previous day and prioritize them, Review the project roadmap, tasks, and goals for ongoing projects.
  

• Discuss any new requirements, changes, or challenges with the project team.
  

• Coordinate with designers, front-end developers, and other stakeholders to ensure a cohesive approach.
  

• Review code written by junior developers for quality, security, and adherence to best practices.
  

• Address any bugs, issues, or technical debt that may have arisen.
  

• Work on developing and customizing WordPress websites and WooCommerce functionality.
  

• Communicate with clients to provide project updates, discuss requirements, and address any questions or concerns.
  

• Perform thorough testing of newly implemented features or changes to ensure functionality, performance, and compatibility.
  

• Debug and resolve any issues or inconsistencies that arise during testing.
  

• Update project management tools or task boards to reflect progress and completion of tasks.
  

• Estimate the time required for upcoming tasks and plan accordingly.
  

• Wrap up any ongoing tasks, commit code changes, and ensure a clean and organized workspace.
  

• Reflect on the day's accomplishments, challenges, and areas for improvement.
  

• Review the next day's tasks and create a to-do list or plan for the following day
  

• They may work on architectural design tasks, discussing and planning how to structure software components to meet project requirements and scalability needs.
  

• Senior developers are often tasked with solving complex technical challenges that arise during the development process. This could involve debugging, performance optimization, or finding innovative solutions.
  

• Senior developers play a mentoring role, providing guidance and support to junior developers in the team, helping them grow and improve their skills.
  

• Senior developers participate in testing activities, ensuring that their code works as intended and meets quality standards before deployment.
  

• Technical Responsibilities
  

• Website Development and Customization
  

• Architecture and Design
  

• User Story (Development Specification) Document
  

• Plugin and Theme Development
  

• E-commerce Solutions
  

• Performance Optimization and Caching Implementation
  

• Security and Maintenance
  

• Version Control and Deployment
  

• API Integration
  

• Unit Testing and Quality Assurance
  

• Debugging and Troubleshooting
  

• Code Review and Mentorship
  

• Continuous Learning
  

• Documentation
  

• Client Communication
  

• Performance Monitoring and Analytics
  

• Knowledge of AI Tools for Coding and Testing
  

• Management Responsibilities
  

• Manage team
  

• Decide team for the project
  

• Manage Workload
  

• Technical coaching and mentoring
  

• Raising Hiring and recruitment needs
  

• Mentor junior members of the team and participate in code reviews to help them grow inside the team.
  

• Joint Responsibilities with Senior
  

• Project specification document
  

• Project Architecture
  

• Weekly Project Meetings
  

• You will be reporting to the VP of Delivery
  

• Meaningfully contribute to agile ceremonies including grooming, planning, scrums, retrospectives.
  

About August  

As a Senior Developer, you will have a:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
  

• Proven experience as a WordPress-WooCommerce Developer with a strong portfolio showcasing custom WordPress and WooCommerce projects.
  

• Expertise in PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and related technologies.
  

• In-depth understanding of WooCommerce architecture, hooks, filters, and custom development.
  

• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and deployment workflows.
  

• Experience with performance optimization techniques and tools.
  

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to debug complex issues.
  

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  

• Leadership and mentoring abilities to guide junior developers.
  

• E-commerce and SEO knowledge is a plus.
  

• Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies.
  

• Strong debugging skills
  

• Active community presence (desirable)
  

Requirements

Technical Requirements  

1. WordPress Development:
   

• Proficient in PHP, including object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts.
  

• Expertise in developing custom WordPress themes and plugins.
  

• Strong understanding of the WordPress template hierarchy and loop.
  

• Experience with custom post types, taxonomies, metadata, and WordPress Gutenberg
  

2. WooCommerce Expertise:
   

• Deep understanding of WooCommerce architecture and functionality.
  

• Ability to customize and extend WooCommerce features using hooks, filters, and actions.
  

• Experience with WooCommerce APIs and integration of payment gateways, shipping methods, and product types.
  

3. Front-End Development:
   

• Strong HTML5 and CSS3 skills, including responsive design principles.
  

• Proficiency in JavaScript/jQuery for front-end interactivity and enhancements.
  

• Experience with CSS preprocessor (e.g., Sass or Less) and front-end build tools (e.g., Webpack).
  

4. Database Management:
   

• Proficient in SQL and database design principles.
  

• Ability to create and optimize complex database queries for efficient data retrieval.
  

5. Version Control and Collaboration:
   

• Familiarity with Git and version control workflows.
  

• Experience collaborating with design and front-end teams using version control systems.
  

6. Performance Optimization:
   

• Knowledge of techniques to optimize website performance, such as caching, lazy loading, and asset minification.
  

• Ability to analyze and improve front-end and back-end performance bottlenecks.
  

7. Security Best Practices:
   

• Strong understanding of WordPress and WooCommerce security best practices.
  

• Ability to implement security measures to protect websites from vulnerabilities and attacks.
  

8. API Integration:
   

• Experience integrating third-party APIs for various functionalities (e.g., payment gateways, social media, external services).
  

9. Debugging and Troubleshooting:
   

• Proficient in debugging tools and techniques to identify and resolve issues quickly.
  

• Ability to troubleshoot compatibility issues, conflicts, and errors.
  

10. Server and Hosting Knowledge:
    

• Familiarity with web hosting environments, server configurations, and deployment processes.
  

• Ability to manage and configure server settings for optimal WordPress and WooCommerce performance.
  

11. Testing and Quality Assurance:
    

• Experience with manual testing and debugging across different browsers and devices.
  

• Implementation of Unit Testing
  

• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and tools.
  

12. Code Quality and Standards:
    

• Adherence to coding standards, best practices, and guidelines for maintainable and scalable code.
  

• Ability to write clean, well-documented, and reusable code.
  

13. Content Management Systems (CMS):
    

• Proficient in managing and administering WordPress websites.
  

• Ability to guide content creators and clients in using WordPress effectively.
  

14. Continuous Learning and Adaptation:
    

• Commitment to staying updated with the latest WordPress, WooCommerce, and web development trends.
  

• Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to changing requirements.
  

15. Communication and Collaboration:
    

• Strong communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams, clients, and stakeholders.
  

• Ability to translate technical concepts into understandable terms for non-technical team members.
  

Benefits