WordPress - Tech Lead

BIG IT - 01

a month ago

7 - 10 years

Work From Office

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, Gujarat, India

WordPress

AJAX

CI/CD

MySQL

Git

Job description & requirements

About the Company

A global IT solutions and services provider with 500+ professionals and over 15 years of market presence, the company specializes in cloud, data, AI, application modernization, and enterprise platforms. With delivery centers in the USA, India, and other regions, the team delivers innovative, scalable, and future-ready solutions to clients worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Lead and mentor the WordPress development team, ensuring high-quality coding standards and best practices.
  2. Architect, develop, and maintain complex custom WordPress websites, including custom theme and plugin development.
  3. Conduct code reviews and oversee technical upskilling within the team.
  4. Identify and implement internal tools or process improvements to enhance team productivity.
  5. Lead R&D initiatives — including plugin research, performance audits, and reusable component development.
  6. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (design, content, marketing, and project management) to ensure project alignment.
  7. Optimize site performance, speed, and scalability while maintaining top security standards.
  8. Manage Git workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment automation.
  9. Provide technical guidance on WooCommerce and e-commerce development best practices.
  10. Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure and integration challenges.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  1. 8+ years of hands-on experience in WordPress development.
  2. Deep expertise in custom theme and plugin development.
  3. Strong understanding of ACF, WooCommerce, AJAX, REST APIs, and custom post types.
  4. Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6), and MySQL.
  5. Experience with Gutenberg block development and headless WordPress using REST API or GraphQL.
  6. Strong grasp of performance optimization techniques — caching, lazy loading, and asset minification.
  7. Familiarity with security best practices for WordPress websites.
  8. Experience managing Git, CI/CD, and automated deployment workflows.
  9. Excellent communication skills with experience collaborating across global teams.
  10. Leadership qualities with a proven ability to mentor and guide developers.

Nice to Have

  1. Contributions to the WordPress open-source community or plugin marketplace.
  2. Exposure to analytics, SEO, or A/B testing tools.
  3. Experience working with international clients across multiple time zones.

Why Join Us

  1. Opportunity to lead impactful projects and shape high-quality digital experiences.
  2. Collaborate with a talented, globally distributed team in an innovation-driven environment.
  3. Competitive salary and professional growth opportunities.
  4. Exposure to cutting-edge tools, workflows, and international markets.


Experience :

7 - 10 years

Job Domain/Function :

Software Development

Job Type :

Work From Office

Employment Type :

Full Time

Number Of Position(s) :

5

Educational Qualifications :

Bachelor's Degree

Monthly Salary Offered :

INR 80,000 - INR 108,000

Location :

Sindhu Bhavan Marg, PRL Colony, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

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