Lead Application Developer

Company Overview: At Saeculum Solutions Pvt Ltd, we're at the forefront of IT solutions, harnessing cutting-edge technology to craft innovative strategies and systems for our clients. We're passionate about helping businesses reach their potential through our services.

We are looking to hire a skilled WordPress & Shopify developer to design and implement attractive and functional websites for our clients. You will be responsible for both back-end and front-end development, including implementing WordPress themes and plugins and site integration and security updates.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Design and develop responsive websites using WordPress, WooCommerce, and Shopify platforms. Ensure that all sites are optimized for performance and mobile devices.
• Creating the website architecture.
• Designing and managing the website back-end including database and server integration.
• Generating WordPress themes and plugins.
• Conducting website performance tests.
• Troubleshooting content issues.
• Conducting WordPress training with the client.
• Monitoring the performance of the live website.
• Build and manage e-commerce sites using WooCommerce and Shopify, including setting up product listings, payment gateways, and shipping configurations.
• Proven experience in website development, specifically with WordPress, WooCommerce, and Shopify platforms.
• Strong understanding of web development principles, including responsive design, performance optimization, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP.
• Experience with website customization and integration of various plugins and third-party applications.
• Knowledge of SEO principles and the ability to implement them in website designs.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Skills:

• Knowledge of front-end technologies including CSS3, JavaScript, HTML5, and jQuery.
• Knowledge of code versioning tools including Git, Mercurial, and SVN.
• Experience working with debugging tools such as Chrome Inspector and Firebug.
• Good understanding of website architecture and aesthetics.
• Ability to manage projects.
• Expertise in WordPress, WooCommerce, and Shopify.
• Strong front-end development skills (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript).

Interpersonal skills:

• Team Player
• Good Communication skills
• Great professionalism

Time: 10.00 am to 7.00 pm

Monday to Friday 5 days working

Location: Nikol, Ahmedabad, Gujarat (On-site)

Infovenz is looking for a full stack web application developer who possess strong knowledge in web application development and a passion to build innovative enterprise applications using PHP framework technologies preferably in CodeIgniter and Laravel. You will create new applications from scratch, enhance existing systems and provide user support. You will be a part of a creative team that is responsible for all aspects of the ongoing software development from the initial specification, through developing, testing and launching.

Infovenz offers strong learning platform and leadership opportunities to our software developers. Infovenzians will be rewarded and may get opportunity to be transferred to our overseas clients and be a part of their local team.

• Write a clean, secured and high standard PHP code.
• Work with clients to understand and analyze the requirements and implement the functionalities accordingly.
• Manage and deliver the projects from conceptualization, visualization to technology, mapping and final execution.
• Handle complicated programming logics and deliver quality work within the time-line
• Optimize back-end code, database queries and functions through Code Review and Project Review Sessions.
• Create APIs and interlink with backend systems
• Perform rigorous Unit and Integration testing and ensure the system is bug free.
• Follow the organization best practices and adhere to coding standards in all phases of the development lifecycle
• Improve the technical competence of the team through training & development (Team Lead)
• Provide accurate estimates for deliverables and be committed to the deadlines through follow-up of tasks with team members (Team Lead)
• Passionate to learn new skills and able to adapt to latest technologies quickly.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of work experience in handling business web applications.
• Candidates with higher experience and relevant skills will be considered for lead roles
• Strong knowledge in PHP frameworks such as CodeIgniter (CI) or Laravel
• Strong knowledge in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, Ajax, JSON and responsive design
• Having knowledge in NodeJS, Angular, ReactJS and other technologies is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Good knowledge in SQL programming and writing store procedures.
• Prior knowledge or able to quickly adapt to MS SQL Server
• Able to contribute as a team member and individually.
• Good knowledge of version control tools (Bit Bucket or GIT) and coding standards
• Having knowledge in system design and architect is a plus.
• Knowledge in RESTFUL web API services
• Excellent troubleshooting, interpersonal and communication skills
• Experienced or interest to learn other programming languages (eg. .Net) or other technologies (Mobile Programming) is an added advantage.

• Willing to stretch from regular work hours if needed to meet the project time line.
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field

CTC: Competitive package will be offered based on experience, knowledge and track records

Working Days:  5 Days work week

Location: Preferably Trichy but open to any location within Tamil Nadu and Bangalore.

• Experience in Frameworks: Laravel/YII 2.0/CakePHP 3.0/Codeignitor, CMS: Wordpress/PrestaShop/Opencart
• Must have good analytical and problem solving skills.
• Good Knowledge of OOPS, PHP, MVC frameworks, JavaScript frameworks - AngularJS/Node.js, GIT, MySql, CSS, AJAX, HTML5.
• Works as a Project Manager and reporting directly to CTO.
• Write error free code and follow coding standards. Able to perform Code Review job.
• Work closely with QA person to assist in testing process.
• Perform R&D tasks if assigned and communicate with Designer and UI team.
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use.
• Taking leadership responsibilities and handle team well.
• Manage daily/weekly scrums.
• Strong Communication Skills.

• Develop Magento extensions based on requirements given
• Customize 3rd party Magento extensions
• Diagnose and fix bugs in Magento websites
• Customize Magento functionalities by following Magento standards
• Optimize speed of Magento by identifying and fixing bottlenecks

• Proficient in Object-Oriented PHP, MVC, Javascript, jQuery, prototype, SQL, HTML, and CSS
• Extensive in developing Magento extensions and themes
• Deep understanding of the Magento architecture and data flow
• Thorough understanding of Magento concepts of Layouts, Blocks, Models, Controllers, Helpers, Observers, etc
• Understands the ORM concepts and database structure of Magento
• Knows how to extend Magento functionalities including REST APIs
• Understands the performance bottlenecks of Magento and the ability to write optimized code
• Knowledge in Magento 2 is an added advantage
• Knowledge in Linux environments
• Good knowledge in GIT concepts and operations
• Knows how to consume 3rd party RESTful services
• Magento Developer Certification is an added advantage