WordPress Developer

About the role

An agency is looking for an experienced WordPress Developer based in JLT Cluster V, Dubai, working Monday to Friday from the office. The role suits someone with a strong grasp of WordPress core and modern web development, able to build custom WordPress solutions from scratch and turn UI/UX designs into responsive, performance-focused websites.

Key responsibilities

• Develop custom WordPress themes and plugins
• Build custom page templates and Gutenberg blocks
• Convert Figma or other UI designs into responsive WordPress sites
• Write clean, semantic HTML, CSS, JavaScript and PHP
• Add smooth animations and interactive user experiences
• Ensure pixel-perfect responsiveness across devices and browsers
• Handle website deployments, hosting and server tasks when needed
• Optimize sites for performance, security and SEO

Required profile

• Strong experience with WordPress core development
• Ability to build custom plugins and themes without relying on page builders
• Strong attention to design details and responsive development
• Nice to have: basic Linux/server administration and hosting management

Required skills

• PHP, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript and MySQL
• Gutenberg and custom block development
• WordPress template hierarchy, hooks, filters and custom post types
• AAC, WooCommerce, REST APIs and headless WordPress
• Git and modern development workflows
• Nice to have: Laravel or other PHP frameworks, performance optimization and caching