– Junior WordPress Developer

Company: OpenSpace Services Pvt. Ltd.

Position: Junior WordPress Developer

Experience: 0–2 Years (Freshers with relevant skills are welcome)

Job Location: Borivali (West), Mumbai

Employment Type: Full-Time | Work From Office

Working Days: Monday to Friday

Job Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Junior WordPress Developer to join our development team. The ideal candidate should have a basic understanding of WordPress development, theme customization, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), and front-end technologies.

The role involves developing and maintaining responsive WordPress websites, customizing themes and plugins, and collaborating with the team to deliver high-quality web solutions.

Freshers with strong technical fundamentals, relevant internships, or hands-on WordPress projects are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop, customize, and maintain WordPress websites using themes, templates, and plugins.
- Work with Advanced Custom Fields (ACF/ACF Pro) to create and display dynamic website content.
- Create and manage Custom Post Types (CPTs) and Custom Taxonomies.
- Develop and modify WordPress templates following the WordPress template hierarchy.
- Use WP_Query to retrieve and display posts and custom content.
- Assist in basic custom plugin development using WordPress hooks, actions, filters, and shortcodes.
- Convert Figma, PSD, or Adobe XD designs into responsive WordPress pages.
- Install, configure, update, and troubleshoot WordPress plugins.
- Ensure website responsiveness, cross-browser compatibility, and optimal performance.
- Identify and resolve basic website bugs and functionality issues.
- Write clean, structured, and maintainable code with proper documentation.
- Collaborate with senior developers and team members to complete assigned tasks.

Required Technical Skills

- Basic understanding of WordPress architecture, themes, and template hierarchy.
- Hands-on knowledge of ACF/ACF Pro, including text, image,



repeater, and group fields.
- Understanding of Custom Post Types and Custom Taxonomies.
- Basic knowledge of WP_Query and custom template development.
- Familiarity with WordPress hooks, actions, filters, and shortcodes.
- Ability to manage WordPress admin functionalities, including pages, menus, widgets, and users.

Programming & Front-End Technologies

- Basic knowledge of PHP, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery.
- Understanding of MySQL fundamentals.
- Knowledge of responsive web design and cross-browser compatibility.
- Ability to convert UI designs into functional WordPress pages.

Plugins & Development Tools

- Familiarity with plugins such as Contact Form 7, Gravity Forms, Yoast SEO, and caching plugins.
- Understanding of protected plugin installation, configuration, and updates.
- Basic knowledge of Git for version control.

Good to Have Skills

- ACF Flexible Content and ACF Local JSON (acf-json).
- WordPress REST API and AJAX.
- WP-CLI, SSH, and basic Linux commands.
- Understanding of development, staging/UAT, and production environments.
- WordPress security practices, including sanitization, escaping, and nonces.
- Basic SEO principles and website performance optimization.
- Familiarity with web accessibility standards (WCAG/ADA).

Desired Candidate Profile

- 0–2 years of relevant WordPress development experience.
- Freshers with WordPress projects, internships, or a strong portfolio are welcome.
- Good problem-solving and debugging abilities.
- Strong willingness to learn new technologies and accept constructive feedback.
- Attention to detail and commitment to writing clean, readable code.
- Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team.
- Ability to understand requirements and complete assigned tasks within timelines.

Educational Qualification Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred. Candidates with relevant technical skills and practical WordPress development experience will also be considered.

Work Location: In person

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