WordPress & WooCommerce eCommerce Developer

About This Role

Role Overview

The WordPress & WooCommerce eCommerce Developer is responsible for building, customizing, and maintaining a full-scale eCommerce platform using WordPress and WooCommerce. This role focuses on configuring WooCommerce, developing custom features through plugins/themes, integrating third-party systems, and ensuring the platform is secure, scalable, and optimized for high-volume transactions. The developer will transform business requirements into a fully functional online store with seamless user experience and robust backend operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. WooCommerce Platform Development

· Set up and configure WooCommerce for end-to-end eCommerce operations (products, checkout, shipping, taxes, coupons, etc.).

· Customize WooCommerce templates, hooks, and filters to meet business requirements.

· Extend WooCommerce functionality through custom plugins or theme functions.

2. WordPress Development

· Develop custom WordPress themes or child themes aligned with UI/UX requirements.

· Implement responsive, accessible, and SEO-optimized front-end layouts.

· Manage WordPress core, theme, and plugin updates while ensuring compatibility.

3. Custom Plugin Development

· Build custom plugins to add new features not available in WooCommerce or existing extensions.

· Modify or extend existing plugins while maintaining upgrade-safe practices.

· Implement secure coding standards and follow WordPress development best practices.

4. Integrations & APIs

· Integrate WooCommerce with payment gateways, ERP, CRM, logistics, SMS gateways, and marketing tools.

· Build REST API endpoints or consume external APIs for real-time data exchange.

· Implement webhooks and automation workflows.

5. Performance, Security & Optimization

· Optimize site speed, caching, database queries, and overall performance.

· Implement security hardening measures for WordPress and WooCommerce.

· Ensure platform stability for high-traffic and high-transaction environments.

6. Testing, QA & Maintenance

· Conduct functional, regression, and performance testing.

· Troubleshoot issues related to checkout, payments, plugins, or theme conflicts.

· Provide ongoing maintenance, updates, and enhancements.

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Required Skills & Qualifications

· Strong proficiency in PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3.

· Deep understanding of WordPress core, WooCommerce architecture, hooks, filters, and template hierarchy.

· Experience building custom plugins and custom WooCommerce features.

· Familiarity with REST APIs, JSON, OAuth, and third-party integrations.

· Experience with Git, CI/CD workflows, and staging environments.

· Knowledge of security best practices for WordPress and eCommerce.

· Ability to optimize for speed, scalability, and reliability.

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Preferred Qualifications

· Experience with payment gateway integrations (Stripe, PayPal, local gateways).

· Knowledge of server environments (Apache/Nginx, Linux, cPanel).

· Familiarity with Elementor, Gutenberg, or other page builders.

· Experience with WooCommerce Subscriptions, Bookings, Memberships, or marketplace plugins.

· Prior experience building large-scale eCommerce platforms.

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Soft Skills

· Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

· Clear communication and documentation skills.

· Ability to work independently and deliver within deadlines.

· Attention to detail and commitment to quality.

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Key Deliverables

· Fully functional, secure, and scalable WooCommerce-based eCommerce platform.

· Custom plugins and theme components tailored to project requirements.

· Integration modules for payment, logistics, ERP/CRM, and other systems.

· Technical documentation and user guides.

· Ongoing support, updates, and performance optimization.

Job Type: Permanent

Work Location: In person