Senior WordPressWooCommerce 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 projectrelated 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 frontend 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 days accomplishments challenges and areas for improvement.
  

• Review the next days tasks and create a todo 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
  

• Ecommerce 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:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
  

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

• Expertise in PHP HTML CSS JavaScript and related technologies.
  

• Indepth 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 problemsolving 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.
  

• Ecommerce 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 objectoriented 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
  

1. 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.
  

1. FrontEnd Development:
   

• Strong HTML5 and CSS3 skills including responsive design principles.
  

• Proficiency in JavaScript/jQuery for frontend interactivity and enhancements.
  

• Experience with CSS preprocessor (e.g. Sass or Less) and frontend build tools (e.g. Webpack).
  

1. Database Management:
   

• Proficient in SQL and database design principles.
  

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

1. Version Control and Collaboration:
   

• Familiarity with Git and version control workflows.
  

• Experience collaborating with design and frontend teams using version control systems.
  

1. Performance Optimization:
   

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

• Ability to analyze and improve frontend and backend performance bottlenecks.
  

1. Security Best Practices:
   

• Strong understanding of WordPress and WooCommerce security best practices.
  

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

1. API Integration:
   

• Experience integrating thirdparty APIs for various functionalities (e.g. payment gateways social media external services).
  

1. Debugging and Troubleshooting:
   

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

• Ability to troubleshoot compatibility issues conflicts and errors.
  

1. 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.
  

1. 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.
  

1. Code Quality and Standards:
   

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

• Ability to write clean welldocumented and reusable code.
  

1. Content Management Systems (CMS):
   

• Proficient in managing and administering WordPress websites.
  

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

1. 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.
  

1. Communication and Collaboration:
   

• Strong communication skills to work effectively with crossfunctional teams clients and stakeholders.
  

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

Benefits