Senior WordPress Developer (Remote – PHP 8 / Gutenberg / React).

About Devasaa

Devasaa is a full-service Technology & Digital Marketing agency built on one belief: that the right digital strategy is a growth engine, not just a support function. Our team of creative thinkers and technical experts partners with businesses to navigate the complexities of the digital landscape — delivering targeted, high-impact solutions that solve real problems and drive measurable results. We don’t just deliver projects; we build long-term partnerships that evolve with your business.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior WordPress Developer to take full ownership of Devasaa’s core web platform. This is a hands-on, end-to-end role — you will be the primary developer responsible for architecture, performance, security, UI/UX implementation, and continuous improvement of a high-traffic, production-grade WordPress environment.

This is not a ticket-closing role. We are looking for someone who thinks like an owner, takes initiative, and brings solutions to the table.

Core Responsibilities

Development

Build and maintain custom themes, blocks, and plugins using PHP 8+, React, and Gutenberg. Write clean, scalable, and well-documented code.

UI/UX Implementation

Translate Figma / Adobe XD design files into pixel-perfect, fully responsive WordPress builds across all devices and screen sizes. Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers to ensure design accuracy, consistency, and a seamless user experience across mobile, tablet, and desktop.

E-Commerce

Manage complex WooCommerce ecosystems, including custom extension development, payment gateway integrations, and REST API connections.

Email Setup & Administration

Configure and manage professional email environments across G Suite (Google Workspace), Microsoft 365, cPanel/hPanel Email, and SMTP relay. Handle MX record setup, SPF / DKIM / DMARC configuration, domain-linked mailbox creation, email troubleshooting, and cross-provider email migrations.

Analytics, Tracking & Webmaster Setup

Full setup and ongoing management of:

Google Analytics 4 (GA4) — property setup, data streams, event tracking, goal configuration, and audience building

Google Tag Manager (GTM) — container setup, trigger/variable configuration, and tag publishing

Google Search Console — property verification, sitemap submission, index coverage monitoring, and error resolution

Bing Webmaster Tools — account setup, site verification, and sitemap submission

Meta Pixel — pixel installation, event setup, and custom conversion tracking

Microsoft Clarity — heatmap and session recording setup

Hotjar — behaviour analytics configuration

Performance & Security

Optimize site speed via caching, CDN configuration, Core Web Vitals, and Google PageSpeed improvements. Implement rigorous security hardening, SEO best practices, and structured data markup. Conduct Lighthouse audits and apply image optimization (WebP, lazy loading).

WordPress Plugin Management

Install, configure, customize, and maintain the full WordPress plugin ecosystem including SEO, performance, security, forms, WooCommerce extensions, membership, and LMS plugins.

Social Media Integration

Set up and manage Open Graph and social meta tags, Facebook / Instagram feed integrations, LinkedIn and Twitter / X embeds, social sharing optimization, and social media API connections (Meta, LinkedIn, Twitter / X, Pinterest).

Third Party Integrations

Integrate CRM platforms (HubSpot, Zoho), marketing automation tools (Mailchimp, ActiveCampaign, Klaviyo), and webhook / Zapier-based automations with WordPress environments.

Staging & Backup Management

Maintain staging environments for all active projects, implement backup and restoration protocols, and manage safe deployments from staging to live.

Process & Collaboration

Operate within an Agile/Scrum framework using Jira / Shortcut for sprint and task management, Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Meet) for all documentation and team communication, and Slack for day-to-day collaboration.

Accessibility & Compliance

Ensure all builds meet WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards, GDPR compliance requirements, and technical SEO best practices.

Maintenance (AMC)

Execute proactive Annual Maintenance Contract deliverables — including PHP version upgrades, security patching, 24/7 uptime monitoring, and database optimization.

Tech Stack Requirements

WordPress

WordPress Core APIs, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), Gutenberg block development, Page Builder customization (Elementor / WPBakery / Divi / Beaver Builder)

Languages

PHP 8+, JavaScript (React), HTML5, CSS3

UI/UX Tools

Figma, Adobe XD — ability to read, interpret, and implement design files with pixel-perfect accuracy

Responsive Design

Mobile-first development, cross-browser testing (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge)

E-Commerce

WooCommerce, REST API integrations, payment gateway setup

Email

G Suite, Microsoft 365, cPanel/hPanel Email, SMTP relay, SPF / DKIM / DMARC, MX record management, cross-provider email migrations

Analytics & Webmaster Tools

Google Analytics 4 (GA4), Google Tag Manager (GTM), Google Search Console, Bing Webmaster Tools, Meta Pixel, Microsoft Clarity, Hotjar, Yandex Webmaster

SEO & Audit Tools

Yoast SEO, Rank Math, Screaming Frog, Ahrefs / SEMrush, GTmetrix, Google PageSpeed Insights, Schema Markup Validator

WordPress Plugins

SEO: Yoast SEO / Rank Math / AIOSEO

Performance: WP Rocket, LiteSpeed Cache, Smush / ShortPixel / Imagify, Autoptimize

Security: Wordfence, Sucuri, iThemes Security, UpdraftPlus

Forms: Gravity Forms, WPForms, Fluent Forms, Contact Form 7

Development: ACF Pro, Custom Post Type UI, Query Monitor, WP Migrate DB, Redirection, Really Simple SSL

WooCommerce: Subscriptions, Memberships, Bookings, CartFlows

Membership & LMS: MemberPress, LearnDash, LifterLMS, Restrict Content Pro

Social Media Integration

Open Graph and social meta tag setup, Facebook / Instagram feed integration, LinkedIn and Twitter / X embed setup, social sharing optimization, social media API connections (Meta, LinkedIn, Twitter / X, Pinterest)

Performance

Google PageSpeed, Core Web Vitals, Lighthouse, WP Rocket / LiteSpeed / W3 Total Cache, WebP image optimization, lazy loading

Development & Debugging Tools

Local by Flywheel, VS Code, Postman, Chrome DevTools, Query Monitor, XAMPP / MAMP

Integrations

HubSpot, Zoho, Mailchimp, ActiveCampaign, Klaviyo, Zapier, webhook configurations

DevOps

Git, Docker, Cloudflare, CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions / Bitbucket Pipelines)

Hosting

Hostinger, GoDaddy, and Bluehost — DNS configuration, cPanel/hPanel administration, domain management, SSL, and server-level troubleshooting

Project Management

Jira and/or Shortcut — task tracking, sprint planning, ticket management

Collaboration

Google Workspace — Docs, Sheets, Drive, Meet, Gmail

Compliance & SEO

GDPR, XML sitemap management, structured data, technical SEO

Accessibility

WCAG 2.1 standards

Nice to Haves

Headless WordPress architecture experience (Next.js)

WooCommerce Subscriptions and Memberships expertise

Advanced WordPress Multisite management

Performance monitoring tools (New Relic, Datadog, Query Monitor)

Experience with design systems and component libraries

Shopify — theme customization, Liquid templating, and app integrations

Magento / Adobe Commerce — store setup, theme development, and module configuration

Webflow — site builds, CMS collections, and client handover

Framer — interactive prototyping and production-ready site builds

Other no-code / low-code platforms (Squarespace, Wix, Bubble)

What You Bring

5+ years of hands-on, production WordPress development experience

A strong portfolio of WordPress projects built or owned end-to-end

Ability to translate Figma / Adobe XD design files into accurate, responsive WordPress builds

Strong understanding of UI/UX principles — typography, spacing, visual hierarchy, and responsive behaviour

Deep understanding of web performance, security hardening, and cross-browser compatibility

Solid grasp of WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards and how to implement them practically

Full hands-on experience setting up and configuring GA4, GTM, Google Search Console, and Bing Webmaster Tools from scratch

Proven ability to configure Meta Pixel, Microsoft Clarity, and Hotjar for behaviour tracking and conversion optimization

Deep knowledge of the WordPress plugin ecosystem — SEO, performance, security, forms, WooCommerce extensions, and membership plugins

Experience using Screaming Frog, GTmetrix, and Ahrefs / SEMrush for SEO audits and performance analysis

Hands-on experience with professional email setup — G Suite, Microsoft 365, cPanel Email, SMTP, SPF / DKIM / DMARC

Proven experience managing WordPress sites on Hostinger, GoDaddy, and Bluehost — domain setup, DNS, SSL, and hosting migrations

Familiarity with CRM and marketing tool integrations — HubSpot, Mailchimp, Zoho, ActiveCampaign

Comfortable working in local development environments (Local by Flywheel, XAMPP) and debugging with Postman and Chrome DevTools

Hands-on experience with Jira and/or Shortcut for Agile/Scrum task management

Proficiency with Google Workspace for remote collaboration

Passion for clean, maintainable, and well-documented code

Proven ability to thrive in a structured, remote environment

Clear communication skills — able to explain technical decisions to non-technical stakeholders

Proactive ownership mindset — you flag problems early and come with solutions

Role Details

Location: Fully Remote

Employment Type: Project Based Contract

Timezone: Indian Standard Time (IST) GMT+5:30 | Core hours overlap required

Start Date: Immediate

Reporting To: Director

Language: English — written and spoken required

Confidentiality: All shortlisted candidates will be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) prior to commencement of work. Client projects and internal workflows are strictly confidential.

Applications reviewed on a rolling basis — apply early for candidates located in India only.

Our Hiring Process

We respect your time and keep our process straightforward:

Portfolio & Resume Review

Technical Screening Call (15 min)

Technical Assessment

Final Interview with the Director

How to Apply

Send your resume and portfolio via email.

Please include:

Links to live WordPress projects you have built or owned end-to-end

A brief note on your role and specific contributions in each project

Your availability and project rate

Portfolios submitted as live links or detailed case studies are strongly preferred over PDFs.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Devasaa is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members regardless of background, location, or experience path.