Full Stack WordPress Developer

Stellites Technologies, a beacon in the IT service industry for over 7 years, prides itself on delivering unparalleled service to our international clientele. Deriving our name from the combination of "Star" and "Developer," we embody excellence in every project we undertake. At Stellites, we believe in the power of employee empowerment; understanding that with the right blend of skills and motivation, our team can achieve outstanding results for our clients. Our commitment to fostering a supportive and enriching work environment is evident in our impressive average retention rate of 4 years per employee. In the wake of COVID-19, we've seamlessly transitioned to a fully remote work setup, embracing the flexibility and efficiency it brings to our operations.

The Full Stack WordPress Developer is responsible for developing & maintaining high-quality, high-performance web applications primarily in WordPress & PHP frameworks. The role requires 75% backend/server expertise and 25% frontend capability.

We are seeking a highly skilled Full Stack WordPress Developer and WordPress Specialist with a proven track record of building robust, high-performance WordPress solutions from scratch. This is a senior, hands-on role for developers who think in systems, write clean architecture, and care deeply about performance, maintainability, and code quality.

This position supports international digital agency clients under a white-label model, demanding technical depth, strong communication, disciplined remote work practices, and delivery accountability.

Key Responsibilities

Backend & Server-Side Development (75%)

• Architect, develop, and maintain custom WordPress themes and plugins

• Implement clean, scalable PHP using OOP and MVC principles.

• Design and optimize database schemas and queries.

• Configure and maintain Cloudways hosting environments.

• Handle DNS management, SMTP, SSL, and SSH commands.

• Build and integrate REST APIs.

• Ensure security hardening and follow OOP & MVC principles.

• Optimize site performance for Core Web Vitals, caching, and database efficiency.

• Debug and resolve errors using WP_DEBUG, Query Monitor, and logs.

• Manage version compatibility across PHP/WP/plugin ecosystems.

• Deliver consistently high performance and strong Lighthouse scores

Frontend Development (25%)

• Implement high-fidelity designs into precise, responsive, cross-browser, and SEO-friendly front-end implementations.

• Use page builders (Elementor, Divi, Visual Composer) for layout execution.

• Collaborate with designers and PMs to ensure design accuracy and performance.

• Optimize assets, JS, and CSS for speed and user experience.

Must Haves

Technical

• Minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience developing custom WordPress themes and plugins

• Expert-level proficiency in:

• PHP, MVC architecture, and OOP design

• WordPress core APIs, classes, hooks, and REST API

• SQL, database design, and performance optimization

• ACF and ACF Blocks

• JavaScript (vanilla, jQuery, AJAX)

• SCSS and modern CSS frameworks (Tailwind, Bootstrap)

• Node.js, npm, Gulp, and Composer

• WooCommerce

• Proven experience with third-party API integrations (XML, JSON)

• Demonstrated ability to deliver fast, optimized, production-ready sites

• Exceptional attention to code quality, structure, and documentation

Soft Skills

• Fluent English communication skills

• Experience working on shared codebases with multiple developers

• Ability to lead, mentor, and set technical standards

• Highly organized, accountable, and self-directed

• Proactive communicator who takes ownership of outcomes

Nice to Have

• Strong eye for design and layout

• Familiarity with Figma, Photoshop, and modern design workflows

• Experience using Jira, Slack, or similar collaboration tools