Remote (Pakistan) | Full-Time | Custom WordPress Development & Performance Optimization

Build High-Performance WordPress Websites That Drive Business Growth

Salam Experts is looking for a talented WordPress Developer to join our growing development team.

This role is ideal for developers who can build custom WordPress solutions, develop themes and plugins, optimize website performance, and create scalable digital experiences that support SEO, user experience, and business growth.

You will work on a variety of projects ranging from custom business websites and blogs to lead-generation platforms, content-driven websites, and eCommerce solutions.

If you enjoy solving technical challenges, writing clean code, building custom WordPress functionality, and creating fast, secure, and SEO-friendly websites, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Custom WordPress Development

• Develop and maintain custom WordPress themes and plugins.
• Build scalable and reusable functionality using WordPress development best practices.
• Create custom solutions tailored to business and client requirements.
• Extend WordPress functionality beyond standard theme and plugin limitations.
• Follow WordPress coding standards and security best practices.

Core Development Areas

• Custom Theme Development
• Custom Plugin Development
• Custom Post Types
• Custom Fields
• WordPress Hooks & Filters
• WordPress REST API
• Database Optimization

Theme & Plugin Customization

• Customize premium and custom WordPress themes.
• Modify plugin functionality through custom development.
• Troubleshoot theme and plugin conflicts.
• Ensure compatibility with WordPress core updates.
• Improve website functionality through advanced customizations.

Front-End Development & Responsive Design

• Convert Figma, Adobe XD, or design files into responsive WordPress websites.
• Ensure pixel-perfect implementation across all devices.
• Develop mobile-first and user-friendly experiences.
• Maintain browser compatibility and accessibility standards.

Front-End Technologies

• HTML5
• CSS3
• JavaScript
• Responsive Design
• Mobile-First Development

Website Performance Optimization

• Optimize WordPress websites for speed and scalability.
• Improve Core Web Vitals scores.
• Implement caching, image optimization, and asset compression strategies.
• Reduce load times and improve website performance.
• Monitor and improve technical website health.

Performance Optimization Areas

• Page Speed Optimization
• Core Web Vitals
• Caching
• Lazy Loading
• Image Compression
• Database Optimization
• Asset Minification

SEO-Friendly WordPress Development

• Build websites following technical SEO best practices.
• Ensure search-engine-friendly architecture and code structure.
• Support SEO implementation requirements across websites.

SEO Development Practices

• Proper Heading Structure (H1–H6)
• Schema Markup Readiness
• Internal Linking Support
• XML Sitemap Compatibility
• Mobile Optimization
• Crawlability & Indexability
• SEO-Friendly URL Structures

API Integrations & Advanced Functionality

• Integrate third-party APIs and external services.
• Develop dynamic website functionality.
• Implement automation workflows and custom backend features.
• Support CRM, marketing, and business system integrations.

Security, Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Maintain website stability, security, and uptime.
• Perform updates, backups, and ongoing maintenance.
• Troubleshoot front-end and back-end issues.
• Resolve compatibility and performance problems.
• Ensure secure coding standards are followed.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Equivalent practical experience will also be considered.

Technical Skills

Strong proficiency in:

• PHP
• WordPress Development
• HTML5
• CSS3
• JavaScript
• MySQL

Strong understanding of:

• Custom Theme Development
• Custom Plugin Development
• WordPress Architecture
• WordPress Database Structure
• Responsive Web Design
• Website Security
• Performance Optimization

WordPress Expertise

Hands-on experience with:

• WordPress Core
• Hooks & Filters
• Custom Post Types
• Custom Fields
• Theme Development
• Plugin Development
• WooCommerce (Preferred)
• WordPress REST API

Development Tools & Workflow

Experience with:

• Git
• Version Control Systems
• Staging Environments
• Deployment Workflows
• cPanel
• Hosting Management

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving mindset.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ownership and accountability.
• Strong communication skills.
• Commitment to writing clean and maintainable code.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with the following experience will receive priority consideration:

• WooCommerce Development
• Technical SEO Knowledge
• SEO-Friendly Website Development
• API Integrations
• Google Lighthouse
• GTmetrix
• Linux Hosting Environments
• Shopify Experience
• Headless WordPress Experience
• UI/UX Understanding
• Website Migration Experience
• Advanced Performance Optimization

Portfolio Requirement

Applicants must provide one or more of the following:

• Portfolio Website
• Live Website Examples
• GitHub Profile

Portfolio submissions should demonstrate:

• Custom WordPress Development
• Theme Development
• Plugin Development
• Responsive Design
• Performance Optimization
• Custom Functionality Implementation

What We Offer

Career Growth

• Opportunity to work on advanced WordPress projects.
• Exposure to international websites and digital platforms.
• Clear growth path toward Senior WordPress Developer and Technical Lead roles.

Learning & Development

• Hands-on experience with modern development workflows.
• Exposure to SEO-focused website development.
• Continuous professional development opportunities.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Performance-based salary increments.
• Achievement-based bonuses.
• Paid annual leave and company holidays.

Work Environment

• Collaborative development team.
• Structured project workflows.
• Learning-focused culture.
• Performance and quality-driven environment.

Why Join Salam Experts?

At Salam Experts, we build WordPress websites that are fast, scalable, secure, and designed to generate real business results.

You’ll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects, sharpen your development skills, collaborate with SEO and design teams, and contribute to building digital platforms used by businesses worldwide.

Apply Now

If you are passionate about WordPress Development, PHP Development, WooCommerce, Website Performance Optimization, and building custom web solutions, we encourage you to apply.

Join Salam Experts and help create high-performance WordPress websites built for growth, scalability, and long-term success.