About the Role

We're hiring a pure backend WordPress developer based in Lahore for advanced, custom work. This is not a theme-designer role—you'll be building custom plugins, blocks, REST APIs, integrations, and performance/security improvements. You'll work closely with product managers and frontend engineers.

Type: Full-time, On-site (Lahore)

Experience: Minimum 3 to 4 years working with WordPress

Responsibilities

• Design and build custom WordPress plugins and Gutenberg blocks following WordPress coding standards.
• Develop and maintain WooCommerce customizations, hooks, payment, and shipping integrations.
• Implement, extend, and support LearnDash custom features and integrations (SCORM, certificates, groups, course logic).
• Build and document REST API endpoints; integrate third-party APIs and webhooks.
• Improve site performance, optimize MySQL queries, and recommend caching strategies.
• Ensure code quality through unit/integration testing, code reviews, and automated deployments (CI/CD).
• Troubleshoot production issues, manage staging/live workflows, and perform safe migrations.
• Maintain security best practices (nonce usage, capability checks, input sanitisation).
• Write technical documentation and handover notes.

Must-Have Technical Skills

• Strong PHP (OOP) fundamentals and 3 to 4 years working on WordPress backend.
• Deep experience with WooCommerce: actions/filters, custom product types, orders API.
• Experience building custom WordPress plugins and Gutenberg blocks.
• Comfortable with WordPress REST API, WP-CLI, and database schema design (MySQL).
• Familiar with Composer, Git, and CI/CD workflows.
• Reasonable understanding of modern JavaScript (ES6+) and Gutenberg/React architecture.
• Familiarity with authentication flows, webhooks, and third-party API integrations.
• Strong understanding of sanitisation, escaping, and role/capability handling.

Nice-to-Have (Bonus Skills)

• Experience with LearnDash and custom course logic.
• React/JSX experience for Gutenberg blocks or headless WordPress.
• Node.js, npm, Webpack, Vite familiarity for modern development workflows.
• GraphQL/REST front-end integration experience.
• Knowledge of PHPUnit or automated testing frameworks.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of proven experience as a WordPress developer.
• Strong proficiency in PHP programming and WordPress architecture.
• Experience with MySQL and database management.
• Hands-on experience with plugin development and theme customization.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and third-party integrations.
• Solid understanding of code versioning tools such as Git.
• Experience with website performance monitoring and security.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• In-depth understanding of the entire web development process, including design, development, and deployment.
• Ability to manage and work collaboratively on multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Knowledge of XHTML/HTML5, CSS/CSS3, and JavaScript is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunity for professional development and growth.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Access to the latest tools and technologies for web development.