We are looking for a skilled WordPress Developer who can independently handle ongoing maintenance, enhancements, and new feature development across multiple WordPress websites. This role requires deep understanding of WordPress internals, including Gutenberg, theme/child theme architecture, custom plugin development, WordPress APIs, and performance & SEO best practices. Key Responsibilities WordPress Development & Maintenance • Maintain, enhance, and troubleshoot existing WordPress websites. • Develop custom WordPress themes and child themes based on design requirements. • Customize and extend Gutenberg blocks and block-based themes. • Build and maintain custom WordPress plugins to implement business-specific functionality. • Handle WordPress core, plugin, and theme updates safely without breaking existing features. Core WordPress & APIs • Work with WordPress Hooks (Actions & Filters) to extend functionality. • Develop and consume WordPress REST APIs for integrations. • Implement custom post types, taxonomies, and meta fields. • Ensure compatibility with WordPress coding standards and best practices. Performance, Security & SEO • Optimize website performance (caching, asset optimization, query optimization). • Implement basic WordPress security best practices (nonces, sanitization, escaping). • Support SEO activities using WordPress tools (Yoast, RankMath, or similar). • Ensure proper SEO structure: metadata, schema, URLs, performance, and mobile friendliness. Collaboration & Quality • Work closely with designers, backend teams, and project leads / stake holders. • Perform debugging and root-cause analysis for production issues. • Maintain clean, documented, and version-controlled code (Git). Required Skills & Experience Must-Have Technical Skills • Strong hands-on experience with WordPress core development. • Deep understanding of: • Gutenberg editor & block concepts • Themes & child themes • Custom plugin development • WordPress hooks, filters, and APIs • Proficiency in PHP, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript. • Experience working with page builders (Elementor / WPBakery / others) — with ability to extend or optimize beyond basic usage. • Solid understanding of MySQL and WordPress database structure. • Experience with SEO plugins and on-page optimization. • Familiarity with performance optimization and caching techniques. • Experience using Git/version control. Good to Have • Gutenberg custom block development (ACF blocks or native blocks). • WooCommerce customization. • Headless WordPress or REST-based integrations. • Experience working with hosting environments (cPanel, Cloud, CDN, staging setups).                     Experience & Qualification • 4+ years of real-world WordPress development experience. • Proven experience maintaining and extending live WordPress websites. • Degree in Computer Science / IT or equivalent practical experience.