Job Summary
MiBanana is seeking a Senior WordPress Developer to lead our web development projects. In this role, you will plan, develop, and optimize WordPress-based websites, ensuring high performance, scalability, and security. You’ll also manage and mentor a team of developers, driving innovation and excellence in every project.
Job Title: Senior WordPress Developer
Location: Remote (Work From Home)
Salary: NGN 150,000 – 250,000 per month
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
- Project Planning & Execution: Lead the development of WordPress websites and applications, ensuring they meet performance, scalability, and security standards.
- Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of developers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Custom Development: Design and implement custom WordPress themes and plugins, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
- Technical Strategy: Translate project requirements into technical specifications and development plans in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Technical SEO Implementation: Optimize WordPress sites for search engines, focusing on meta tags, schema markup, URL structure, XML sitemaps, and mobile optimization.
- Code Review & Quality Assurance: Oversee code reviews, testing, and debugging to maintain the highest quality standards.
- Performance Optimization: Continuously improve website performance, including load times, SEO, and user experience.
- Integration & API Development: Develop and maintain integrations with third-party services and APIs to enhance functionality.
- Maintenance & Support: Provide ongoing support, troubleshooting, and bug fixes for existing WordPress sites.
- Documentation & Reporting: Maintain detailed documentation of development processes and regularly update stakeholders on project progress.
Requirements
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years in WordPress development, with at least 1 year in a senior or lead role.
- Technical Expertise: Extensive knowledge of WordPress architecture, custom theme and plugin development, and modern web technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL).
- Technical SEO Skills: Strong understanding of technical SEO best practices, including site architecture, schema markup, robots.txt, canonical tags, and Google Search Console.
- Leadership Skills: Proven experience leading and managing a development team, with strong mentoring and team-building capabilities.
- Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with a solid understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Problem-solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to addressing challenges.
- Performance Focused: Expertise in website performance optimization techniques, including caching, code minification, and image optimization.
- API Integration: Experience integrating WordPress sites with third-party APIs and services.
- Version Control: Proficiency with version control systems, particularly Git.
- Attention to Detail: High standards for quality and precision in all aspects of development.
Preferred Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field.
- Certifications: Relevant certifications in WordPress, web development, or SEO.
- Experience with Modern Tooling: Familiarity with modern build tools and environments, such as Webpack, npm, etc.
- Familiarity with E-commerce: Experience with WooCommerce or other WordPress-based e-commerce solutions.
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