WordPress Developer - Backend (Onsite, Lahore, PKR Salary)

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Minimum 3–4 years of hands-on experience in WordPress backend development
• Strong command of PHP (OOP) and WordPress core architecture
• Deep experience with WooCommerce, including actions/filters, custom product types, and Orders API
• Proven experience building custom WordPress plugins and Gutenberg blocks
• Proficiency with WordPress REST API, WP-CLI, and MySQL database design
• Working knowledge of Composer, Git, and CI/CD workflows
• Solid understanding of modern JavaScript (ES6+) and Gutenberg/React architecture
• Experience with third-party API integrations, authentication flows, and webhooks
• Strong understanding of WordPress security best practices, including sanitisation, escaping, nonces, and role/capability handling
• Experience with LearnDash customization and course logic (preferred)
• Familiarity with React/JSX for Gutenberg or headless WordPress (preferred)
• Exposure to Node.js, npm, Webpack, or Vite (preferred)
• Knowledge of PHPUnit or automated testing frameworks (preferred)
• Familiarity with Docker, Redis, ElasticSearch, and AWS/GCP environments (preferred)

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain custom WordPress plugins and Gutenberg blocks in line with WP coding standards
• Implement and extend WooCommerce customizations, including payment, shipping, and checkout logic
• Develop and support LearnDash custom features, integrations (SCORM, certificates, groups), and course workflows
• Build, document, and maintain REST API endpoints; integrate third-party services and webhooks
• Optimize website performance, improve MySQL queries, and recommend caching strategies
• Ensure high code quality through code reviews, testing, and CI/CD-based deployments
• Troubleshoot production issues, manage staging/live environments, and perform secure migrations
• Enforce security best practices across all implementations
• Create clear technical documentation and handover notes for internal teams and clients