Position Title: Senior WordPress Fullstack Developer
Timings: 4:00pm - 1:00am
Department: Software Engineering
Location: Ikonic, Plot # 176, Korang Road, near Rahat Bakers, I-10/3 Islamabad, 44000
About Us:
IKONIC is a US based IT company, headquartered in Miami, Florida. It is a group endeavor that mixes experience with agility, honesty, teamwork, trust, and insight into the future. We are a team of top-notch developers who believe in providing solutions to your every problem. Our previous projects and a journey of nine years make us the leading name whom you can trust for adding value to your business. We believe that we can present a solution to your every problem, complementing innovation with sustainability. It is through our established repository of experiences that we offer a unique solution to every problem. Our services are available across the globe in a time zone aligned manner.
Position Purpose: We are looking for a skilled WordPress-Team Lead who will oversee the technological infrastructure required to provide web services. This is a full-time position for a WordPress Team Leader to join our team as a senior programmer, as well as a guide, mentor, and manager – to lead a group of developers in creating and improving WordPress plugins. Fluency in English communication is a prerequisite for this role. The candidate should be able to effectively manage the team
Education & Professional Qualification:
Degree(s)/Major(s): Bachelors or equivalent degree from a reputed educational Institute, preferably in computer programming, computer science, or a related field.
Certification(s): Not mandatory, but certification in a relevant field is a plus.
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Full Stack WordPress Developer.
At least 2 years of experience in a lead role.
Responsibilities:
Architect and implement WordPress plugins.
Complete plugin development and customizations
Awesome grip on PHP.
Write clean, valid code using modern standards and libraries
Integrate with third-party APIs
Complete knowledge of WordPress & Woo Commerce architecture (e.g., custom post types, WordPress Hooks, and existing WordPress functions
Knowledge of configuring & customizing themes, plugins, and templates.
Knowledge of how to interact with RESTful APIs and formats (JSON, XML).
Actively participate in code reviews. We have a culture that relies on trust, so developer’s feedback is critical in building high quality tech.
Develop websites using HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, PHP, JavaScript, and jQuery (PSDs to HTML/css).
WordPress Custom theme development, and maintenance.
Developing and working with Custom post types, Custom taxonomies, and custom fields.
Involved in WooCommerce Installation, Customization, and maintaining.
Stripe gateway and PayPal payment methods or e-commerce websites.
Developing and maintaining Shopify Store and customizing Shopify themes.
Implementing website maintenance, CMS, plugins update, and security resource tutorials to assist end-user training.
Maintaining the web servers (liquid web, Cloud ways, AWS), troubleshooting the servers’ issues and backups of Company’s and clients’ websites.
Maintaining and troubleshooting the DNS settings and name servers of websites.
Optimizing websites for SEO purposes, identifying and repairing SEO issues on the websites.
Staying up-to-date with industry developments.
W3 validation and website optimization along with front-end optimizations.
Troubleshoot issues with WP sites like memory exhausted errors, file upload errors.
Cleaning the website from malware infections, or if the site got hacked.
Training the new/junior developers about the latest technologies and updates in development.
Assigning the tasks and updates/fixes to developers.
Performing other relevant tasks as per requirement.
Requirements
Expertise in WordPress development, including custom theme and plugin development from scratch.
Strong front-end and back-end development skills using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and PHP.
Hands-on experience in developing custom WordPress plugins from scratch, ensuring scalability and performance.
Theme development from scratch, with a focus on clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
Experience working with modern frameworks such as Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS, and jQuery.
Database management (MySQL) and understanding of server-side configurations.
Strong knowledge of WordPress hooks, filters, and REST API integration.
Performance optimization, including caching, database queries, and page speed improvements.
Attention to detail with the ability to plan, prioritize, and assess performance.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for debugging and optimizing performance.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with teams and clients.
Self-motivated, results-driven, and adaptable to project needs and deadlines.
Ability to manage multiple projects independently and as part of a team.
Experience handling client interactions and resolving technical challenges effectively.
Clear focus on user experience (UX), accessibility, and customer satisfaction.
Familiarity with Git, version control, and deployment processes.
Well-organized and professional, with a business-oriented mindset.
Benefits
Competitive Salary
EOBI
Provident Fund
Medical Health Insurance
Accommodation for outstation employees
Annual Leaves
Casual leaves
Sick Leaves
Bereavement Leaves
Marriage Leaves
Paternity Leaves
Maternity Leaves
Why Should You Join IKONIC?
At IKONIC, we believe in providing development opportunities to all its employees, which is why our job comes with a variety of challenging assessments meant to catapult your career to the next level. This is made evident with our offerings such as:
A growth mindset through the help of experienced and helpful Mentors. Ikonic is made up of passionate individuals who aim to support each other in their training as well as day-to-day tasks.
A Dynamic Environment where we focus on encouraging initiatives, promoting agility and creating a work/life balance. We know the value you bring in, and we aim to nurture it.
Market Competitive Compensation based upon your professional qualifications and skill set.
As an Equal employment opportunity provider. All employment associated decisions are based on an individual's merit.
Note: Above goals and job descriptions are indicative and subject to change.
