Wordpress Developer

About The Company
Blurn.com, operating under the Bismath division of the Blurn Group, is a prominent global digital marketing and web development agency. With a strong presence in Australia, the UK, and the USA, the company specializes in delivering innovative digital solutions tailored to diverse client needs. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, and with its India office located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, Blurn.com prides itself on its commitment to excellence, cutting-edge technology, and fostering a collaborative remote work environment. The company's diverse client portfolio includes businesses across various industries, emphasizing their expertise in web development, digital marketing, and AI integration. Blurn.com values innovation, quality, and a customer-centric approach, making it an ideal workplace for talented professionals seeking growth and impactful projects.
About The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Lead WordPress & PHP Developer with AI skills to join our dynamic, fully remote team. This role demands a seasoned developer with over 7 years of proven experience in PHP and WordPress development, capable of leading complex projects from conception to deployment. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, customizing, and maintaining high-quality WordPress websites, WooCommerce stores, and Elementor-based solutions. You will work closely with our project managers, digital marketing teams, and clients to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions. Your expertise in AI tools, such as Claude, ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, or similar platforms, will be instrumental in streamlining development workflows, enhancing code quality, and driving innovation. The role offers an opportunity to influence project success, mentor junior developers, and contribute to the company's reputation for technical excellence.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 7+ years of hands-on experience in PHP and WordPress development, demonstrating a strong portfolio of custom themes and plugins. Proficiency in Core PHP, Object-Oriented PHP, and frameworks such as Laravel, CodeIgniter, or CakePHP is essential. Advanced knowledge of WordPress hooks, filters, custom post types, taxonomies, and custom fields is required. Expertise in WooCommerce customization and Elementor/Elementor Pro development is mandatory, including HTML/CSS to Elementor conversions. Candidates should have a solid understanding of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery, with a focus on responsive front-end development. Deep familiarity with MySQL, database architecture, and query optimization is necessary. Experience integrating REST APIs, third-party services, CRMs, and payment gateways is also vital. Knowledge of web security best practices, accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1), Core Web Vitals, and SEO/AEO strategies is expected. Additionally, practical experience with AI tools for coding, debugging, refactoring, testing, and documentation is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
The Senior Lead WordPress & PHP Developer will be responsible for leading the technical development of innovative websites and applications. Key responsibilities include designing and implementing custom WordPress themes and plugins, developing WooCommerce solutions, and converting static HTML/CSS pages into fully functional Elementor websites. You will ensure the responsiveness, performance, and accessibility of websites across devices and browsers. The role involves integrating third-party APIs, CRMs, and payment systems, as well as optimizing websites for search engines and AI visibility through structured data, schema markup, and semantic HTML.
Additional responsibilities include maintaining high standards of web security, implementing best practices for caching and performance optimization, and ensuring compliance with accessibility standards. You will collaborate with project managers, digital marketing teams, and clients to gather requirements, provide technical guidance, review code, and ensure timely delivery of projects. Mentoring junior developers, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and continuously improving development workflows are integral to this role. You will also leverage AI tools for coding, testing, and documentation, ensuring high-quality outputs and innovative solutions.
Benefits
Blurn.com offers a competitive salary package ranging from 7.2 LPA to 8.4 LPA, commensurate with experience. The role provides a flexible, fully remote working environment with the opportunity to work from any location. Employees enjoy 27 days of paid annual leave, along with national holidays, promoting work-life balance. The company supports professional growth through mentorship, ongoing training, and exposure to cutting-edge technologies, including AI integration and advanced SEO strategies. Other benefits include a collaborative team environment, exposure to international clients, and the chance to work on impactful projects that drive digital transformation. The company encourages innovation and continuous learning to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Equal Opportunity
Blurn.com is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, gender, age, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall company success. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, and we are dedicated to providing a fair and equitable hiring process. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best.

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