Software Developer (PHP & WordPress)

  • Full Time
  • Anywhere

What We Offer:

  • Canteen Subsidy
  • Night Shift allowance as per process
  • Health Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Work-Life Balance Initiatives
  • Rewards & Recognition

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, customize, and maintain web applications using Core PHP.
  • Design and develop custom WordPress themes and plugins.
  • Customize and extend existing WordPress plugins and themes.
  • Develop and maintain Drupal themes and modules.
  • Build responsive and user-friendly websites using Elementor and WPBakery.
  • Optimize website performance, speed, and Core Web Vitals.
  • Implement WordPress and Drupal security best practices.
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical issues efficiently.
  • Write clean, scalable, reusable, and well-documented code.
  • Create and optimize MySQL database structures and queries.
  • Integrate third-party APIs, payment gateways, and external services.
  • Collaborate with UI/UX designers, QA teams, and project managers.
  • Perform code reviews and ensure coding standards are followed.
  • Deploy and maintain applications on Linux/Ubuntu servers.
  • Manage hosting environments and control panels such as cPanel, Plesk, DirectAdmin, CyberPanel, or similar.
  • Ensure websites are SEO-friendly and technically optimized.
  • Participate in project planning, estimation, and sprint activities.
  • Maintain project documentation and technical specifications.

 

Required Technical Skills

PHP Development

  • Strong knowledge of Core PHP
  • Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
  • MVC Architecture concepts
  • REST API development and integration
  • JSON, AJAX, Web Services

 

WordPress Development

  • Custom Theme Development
  • Theme Customization
  • Custom Plugin Development
  • Plugin Customization
  • WordPress Hooks (Actions & Filters)
  • Custom Post Types (CPT)
  • Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)
  • Elementor Development
  • WPBakery Development
  • WooCommerce Customization
  • WordPress Security Best Practices
  • Website Migration & Maintenance
  • Website Performance Optimization

 

Drupal Development

  • Theme Customization & Development
  • Module Customization & Development
  • Drupal Site Building
  • Drupal Configuration Management

 

Frontend Development

  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • Bootstrap
  • JavaScript
  • jQuery
  • Responsive Web Design
  • Cross-browser Compatibility

 

Database

  • MySQL
  • Query Optimization
  • Database Design
  • Stored Procedures (Preferred)

 

SEO & Performance

  • Technical SEO
  • Core Web Vitals Optimization
  • Schema Markup
  • Website Audits
  • Speed Optimization Tools

 

Server & Hosting

  • Ubuntu/Linux Basics
  • Apache/Nginx Configuration
  • SSL Installation
  • DNS Management
  • cPanel/Plesk/CyberPanel/DirectAdmin
  • Git Version Control

 

Preferred Additional Skills

  • Laravel Framework (Basic to Intermediate)
  • CodeIgniter Framework
  • Docker Basics
  • CI/CD Concepts
  • GitHub / GitLab / Bitbucket
  • Redis Cache
  • Cloud Platforms (AWS, DigitalOcean, Azure)
  • Moodle CMS Knowledge
  • AI Tools for Development Productivity
  • Basic DevOps Concepts

 

Soft Skills

  • Good Communication Skills
  • Strong Problem-Solving Ability
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Team Collaboration
  • Client Interaction Skills
  • Time Management
  • Self-Learning Attitude
  • Attention to Detail
  • Ability to Work Under Deadlines

 

Knowledge & Process Understanding

  • Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
  • Agile/Scrum Methodology
  • Requirement Gathering
  • Software Documentation
  • Testing & Quality Assurance Concepts
  • Version Control Best Practices
  • Security Standards & Coding Guidelines

 

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, MCA, BCA, BE/B.Tech, or equivalent.

 

Preferred Candidate Profile

  • 2–3+ years of hands-on experience in PHP and CMS development.
  • Proven experience in WordPress plugin/theme development.
  • Experience working on Drupal customization projects.
  • Strong understanding of database optimization and website performance.
  • Ability to independently handle development tasks and client requirements.
  • Portfolio of live websites/projects will be an added advantage.

To apply for this job email your details to aksha.kaji@etechtexas.com

Job Title : Software Developer (PHP & WordPress)
Department : Software Development
Reports to : Assistant Project Manager
Pay Grade : 6-7 LPA
Location : Gandhinagar
Job Type : Hybrid
Schedule & Shift : 2:30 PM to 11:30 PM IST