Wordpress Developer

About The Company

Blurn.com, operating under the Bismath division of the Blurn Group, is a leading global digital marketing and web development agency. With headquarters in Sydney, Australia, and a strong presence in India through our Coimbatore office, we serve a diverse clientele across the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia. Our mission is to deliver innovative digital solutions that drive growth and engagement for our clients. We pride ourselves on a collaborative work environment, cutting-edge technology adoption, and a commitment to excellence in every project we undertake. Our team comprises talented professionals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of digital marketing, web development, and AI integration.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Lead WordPress & PHP Developer with AI expertise to join our dynamic, fully remote team. This is a long-term, full-time position designed for an experienced developer who excels in custom WordPress and PHP development, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality web solutions. The ideal candidate will possess strong hands-on experience with AI tools and platforms, integrating AI-driven functionalities into web applications to enhance user experience and search engine performance. You will be responsible for leading complex projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring junior developers. Your role will involve developing custom themes, plugins, and functionalities, converting static HTML/CSS designs into fully responsive Elementor websites, and optimizing websites for performance, security, and AI search readiness.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 7+ years of extensive experience in PHP and WordPress development. Proficiency in Core PHP, object-oriented PHP, and frameworks such as Laravel, CodeIgniter, or CakePHP is essential. Strong expertise in developing custom WordPress themes and plugins, along with advanced knowledge of WordPress hooks, filters, custom post types, taxonomies, and custom fields, is required. Experience with WooCommerce customization and Elementor (including Elementor Pro) is mandatory. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to convert HTML/CSS designs into functional Elementor websites while maintaining responsiveness and performance. Familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, GitHub Copilot, and other AI platforms, along with experience in AI-assisted coding, debugging, and testing, is critical. Additionally, a solid understanding of SEO, AEO, structured data, schema markup, and technical SEO fundamentals is necessary. Knowledge of REST API integration, web security best practices, and accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1) is also required. Excellent communication skills in English, with proficiency in Tamil as an added advantage, are preferred.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Lead WordPress & PHP Developer, your core responsibilities will include leading the development and maintenance of custom WordPress websites, including themes, plugins, and WooCommerce functionalities. You will build, enhance, and support applications using Core PHP and frameworks like Laravel, CodeIgniter, or CakePHP. Your role involves converting static HTML/CSS designs into fully editable, responsive Elementor websites, creating reusable templates, sections, and components while ensuring optimal page speed and Core Web Vitals compliance. You will implement advanced front-end features using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery, ensuring cross-browser compatibility and accessibility standards.

Further, you will optimize websites for AI-driven search engines (AEO/SEO), incorporating structured data, schema markup, and semantic HTML to improve visibility. Your expertise will be vital in integrating third-party APIs, CRMs, payment gateways, and external platforms securely and efficiently. You will ensure adherence to web security standards, perform code reviews, and maintain development best practices. Collaborating closely with project managers, digital marketing teams, and clients, you will translate business requirements into robust technical solutions, estimate effort, manage workloads, and ensure timely project delivery. Mentoring junior developers and supporting the team in adopting new technologies and AI tools will also be part of your role.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary package ranging from 7.2 LPA to 8.4 LPA, commensurate with experience. The role provides flexible, fully remote work, allowing you to work from anywhere with a reliable internet connection. You will enjoy 27 days of paid annual leave, in addition to national holidays, fostering a healthy work-life balance. Our organization encourages continuous learning and professional development, with opportunities to work on innovative projects that leverage AI and emerging technologies. You will be part of a global team, collaborating with clients and colleagues across different time zones, gaining valuable international experience. Other benefits include performance-based incentives, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for career advancement within our expanding organization.

Equal Opportunity

Blurn.com is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, age, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. Our hiring process is based solely on merit, skills, and experience. We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and success, and we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. We encourage candidates who meet the qualifications and are passionate about web development and AI integration to apply and join our global team.