Wordpress/ PHP Developer

What This Role Actually Is

We're a B2B marketing agency. Our clients' websites aren't portfolio pieces — they're live sales tools that generate pipeline. When something breaks, it costs them deals. When a page loads slowly, it costs them SEO rankings. When a Figma design doesn't translate correctly on mobile, it costs them credibility.

We need one person who owns all of that. Not someone who builds sites and hands them off. Someone who builds them right, deploys them cleanly, and stays accountable for what happens after go-live.

If your definition of 'done' is pushing to production, this isn't the right role.

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About Pangolin Marketing

We're a fully remote B2B marketing agency working with SaaS, climate tech, and enterprise software clients. We run websites, campaigns, content, and brand work for companies that want to own their category. Our web work spans new builds, redesigns, landing pages, and ongoing maintenance across multiple client accounts.

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You'll Fail Here If:

• Your involvement ends at launch — you've never owned a site post-go-live
• You've never diagnosed a 'site is down' incident without someone walking you through it
• You build pixel-perfect pages but have never looked at a GTmetrix or Core Web Vitals report and known what to do with it
• You use page builders as a substitute for understanding what's happening in the code
• You've never touched server configuration, DNS records, or a hosting control panel
• You treat performance optimisation as something you do only when a client complains
• You need a detailed brief to start — our Figma files are thorough but real-world websites always have gaps
• You've never set up or managed a staging-to-production deployment workflow
• 'It works on my machine' has ever been your answer to a cross-browser issue

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What You'll Own

Development (60%):

• Build pixel-perfect, responsive websites from Figma designs — no approximations, no 'close enough'
• Develop custom WordPress themes and templates from scratch — not just Elementor configurations
• Build and maintain landing pages, microsites, and campaign pages at speed — one page per day is the baseline, not the ceiling
• Integrate third-party APIs: CRMs, marketing automation tools, analytics platforms, form handlers
• Work in Webflow when clients require it — you don't need to be an expert but you can't be a beginner
• Write clean, commented code that another developer can pick up without a 45-minute handover call

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Web Ops & Maintenance (40%):

• Own L1 and L2 incident response: site down, pages not loading, SSL errors, plugin conflicts, DB connection failures, frontend breaking due to plugin conflicts, SEO hack attacks, PHP mismatch, builder conflicts — you have a diagnostic process and you run it
• Manage server-side configuration: hosting environments, caching layers (Redis, Varnish, WP Super Cache), CDN setup, PHP and MySQL tuning
• Own website performance: Core Web Vitals, GTmetrix/PageSpeedInsight scores, image optimisation (WebP, lazy loading, compression), and caching strategy
• Manage WordPress multisite setups where required for multi-lingual or multi-geography sites
• Run and verify staging-to-production deployments — you don't push untested code to live
• Keep plugins, themes, and core updated without breaking things — you test before you update
• Own DNS management and domain configurations when clients need changes
• Set up and maintain uptime monitoring — you know when a site goes down before the client does

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Technical Requirements

Must-Have

• WordPress: custom theme dev from Figma, hooks/filters, child themes
• Page builders: Elementor and/or Divi — know when to use them and when not to
• PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript — not a full-stack dev but comfortable in all four
• Basic React/JS — enough to build interactive components and integrate headless setups
• Server management: cPanel/Plesk/WHM, SSH, FTP, DNS configuration, shared and VPS servers, 1Panel, Cloudflare, DigitalOcean, Hostinger
• Performance optimisation: Core Web Vitals, image formats, caching, CDN
• Multisite WordPress setup and management
• API integrations: REST APIs, webhooks, third-party plugin development
• Git-based version control and staging/production workflows
• SSL certificate installation and renewal

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Strong Advantage

• Webflow — build and manage sites, not just edit content
• WooCommerce — setup, configuration, and troubleshooting
• Headless WordPress with React front-end
• Basic SEO technical implementation: schema markup, sitemap setup, robots.txt, redirect management
• Google Search Console and GTmetrix — can read a report and act on it
• Experience with hosting platforms: Kinsta, WP Engine, Cloudways, SiteGround

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What You Get

• Variety: no two client sites are the same — SaaS, climate tech, enterprise software, all with different stacks and different problems
• Ownership: you're not a ticket-taker. You make the technical calls.
• Remote, async-first: your output matters more than when you're online
• Speed over bureaucracy: decisions get made fast, you won't wait two weeks for approval to fix something
• Work that actually ships: no 6-month projects that die in review

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How to Apply

No portfolio of mockups. Live URLs only. If a site you built no longer exists, describe it and explain why.

Experience and Required Skill Sets: 

1      Solid experience in software design and development using Microsoft ASP.NET framework, C#, Visual Studio, and in writing clean, readable, and easily maintainable code

2      5+ years of experience in WCF, WPF, VB.NET, SQL Server, JQuery, Angular 10 and above.

3      5+ years of experience in developing highly scalable REST/Web APIs

4      5+ years of experience in developing highly efficient SQL/NoSQL Queries

5      5+ years of experience in Relational and Document databases

6      Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and possess strong fundamental design principles for building a scalable application.

7      Experience in using the MVC framework, working knowledge in APIs, and Service Oriented Architecture

8      Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and possess strong fundamental design principles for building a scalable application.

9      Experience in Angular version 10 and above is required 

10   Expert in SQL programming & Database Design (Stored procedure, Function, Trigger, Constraints, Replication) 

11   Strong ability in HTML and JavaScript (AJAX, DOM)

12   Development experience with data integration technologies including REST, SOAP, JSON, XML

13   Expertise in programming and usage of any unit testing framework. Expertise in integration testing and continuous integration.

14   Experience working in a DevOps environment will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities: 

•       Ability to create complex, enterprise-transforming applications that meet and exceed client expectations. 

•       Responsible for the bottom line. Strong project management abilities. Ability to encourage the team to stick to timelines.

•       Follow best-in-class coding practices and review the solutions vis-à-vis the requirements and technical specifications.

•       Should demonstrate strong client interfacing capabilities like emails and calls with clients in the US/UK

Job Description:

PHP Developer (candidates having experience in PHP, WordPress & WooCommerce should only apply and provide the details through the shared link)

Company: Wisetr Technology Pvt. Ltd. ("FunnelKit is one of the brands of Wisetr Technology Pvt. Ltd.") 

Website: www(dot)funnelkit(dot)com

Location: (hybrid/ remote/ work from office at Tilak Nagar, Delhi)

Experience: 5+ years + AI mindset

Education: Engineering candidates should only apply with relevant experience with WordPress and WooCommerce plugin/ product development (not theme customisation)

Working Days: 5 days - Monday – Friday

About FunnelKit

FunnelKit builds powerful no-code funnel and marketing automation products for WooCommerce businesses worldwide. Our mission is to help small businesses grow profitably by giving them the right tools to increase conversions and revenue—without unnecessary complexity.

We are a product-first, customer-driven team that values ownership, simplicity, kindness, and excellence.

Role Overview

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Can lead development of our WordPress & WooCommerce product suite as a senior engineer who thinks beyond code
• Enjoys solving real customer problems
• Has worked on production-level WordPress plugins or SaaS products
• Takes ownership of both development and troubleshooting

You'll drive architectural decisions, mentor team members, and shape products that impact thousands of businesses. We're looking for someone who combines deep technical expertise with product thinking—understanding not just how to build features, but why they matter to customers.

You will work closely with Development, Product, QA, and Customer Success teams to build, improve, and support FunnelKit’s core products.

Key Responsibilities

1. Plugin Development & Product Feature Development

• Build and maintain WordPress plugins to extend site functionality and improve user experience
• Own architecture decisions for complex features across multiple products
• Work with the Product team to convert requirements into high-quality code
• Build custom solutions based on real customer use cases
• Ensure all features are properly tested and documented before release
• Mentor mid-level and junior developers through code reviews and pairing
• Lead initiatives that improve developer productivity and code quality
• Think creatively about technical challenges—finding innovative solutions
• Drive technical standards and best practices for the team

2. WooCommerce Integration & WordPress Hooks

• Develop custom solutions and features specifically for WooCommerce stores using WordPress hooks.
• Utilize deep knowledge of WordPress hooks (actions & filters) to extend core functionality and integrate with other plugins. 

3. Troubleshooting & Release Stability

• Monitor product behavior after updates and releases
• Debug complex cross-system issues and performance bottlenecks
• Ensure smooth upgrades and backward compatibility
• Perform root-cause analysis to prevent repeat issues
• Resolve issues related to plugin conflicts, performance, and compatibility with WordPress and WooCommerce

4. Product Improvement & Analysis

• Design scalable solutions that work across our product ecosystem
• Analyze L2 support tickets to identify patterns and gaps
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to implement improvements and evaluate technical feasibility and trade-offs

5. Git & Code Management

• Manage code using Git (commits, merges, releases)
• Maintain clean, scalable, and secure codebases
• Follow WordPress and WooCommerce best practices
• Conduct regular code reviews

6. AI-Assisted Development

• Use Cursor AI for code assistance, security checks, and snippet creation
• Improve development speed while maintaining high code quality
• Work closely with the development team to ensure smooth integration of plugins with existing systems
• Document technical decisions and create knowledge-sharing resources

7. QA & Test Case Collaboration

• Create clear use cases for QA testing
• Work closely with QA to ensure all features and fixes are thoroughly tested
• Reduce post-release bugs through strong pre-release validation

8. Internal Support to Customer Success

• Assist Customer Success Engineers with technical guidance
• Help resolve complex L1 issues when required
• Ensure recurring problems are documented and addressed at the product level
• Handle and resolve L2 support tickets for FunnelKit Checkout, Cart, and Bump
• Debug complex WordPress, WooCommerce, and plugin-related issues
• Provide fast, stable, and scalable solutions
• Identify recurring issues and propose long-term product improvements
• Coordinate closely with Customer Success Engineers

9. CSS & Template Development

• Develop and maintain CSS and templates for FunnelKit products
• Ensure responsive, cross-browser compatible designs
• Maintain high UI and performance standards

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of hands-on WordPress development
• Strong experience with:
• WordPress Core & Plugin Development
• WooCommerce internals and its ecosystem (APIs & customizations)
• WordPress hooks (actions, filters, and custom hooks)
• PHP mastery (expert-level OOP, design patterns and SOLID principles)
• Database proficiency - Advanced MySQL skills, query optimization, custom table design
• JavaScript, HTML, CSS
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills to resolve plugin related issues
• Security First - Expert in preventing SQL injection, XSS, CSRF; capability checks and input validation
• Experience working on product-based WordPress plugins or SaaS
• Strong understanding of orders, checkout flows, and extensibility points
• Proficient with Git version control and collaboration
• Performance Mindset: Experience optimizing slow queries, managing memory, and profiling
• Technical Leadership: Code review experience, mentoring ability, architecture decision-making
• Communication: Explains complex technical concepts clearly to different audiences
• Ability to work on-site from our Delhi office

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Payment gateway integration and debugging experience
• Background processing and job scheduling (Action Scheduler or similar)
• REST API design and development
• Multi-currency or internationalization experience
• Subscription/recurring billing systems knowledge
• Contributing to or maintaining open-source projects
• Experience building WooCommerce extensions
• Experience with checkout, cart, or conversion-focused products
• Familiarity with performance optimization and security best practices
• Experience using AI tools for development
• Candidates with hands-on experience in Agentic AI systems and working with Claude Code will be given preference.

Why This Role is Exciting

• Product Impact: Build features that directly impact revenue for thousands of businesses
• Cross-Product Thinking: Work across an ecosystem of products, not siloed features
• Innovation Encouraged: Find creative solutions to hard problems—we value ingenuity
• Real Leadership: Influence technical direction without organizational bureaucracy
• Modern Engineering: AI-enhanced workflows, continuous improvement, quality-first culture
• WordPress at Scale: Solve interesting challenges in one of the world's largest tech ecosystems

What Success Looks Like

First 3 Months:

• Lead your first major feature from design to deployment
• Establish yourself as a reliable code reviewer
• Identify and fix a significant performance or architectural issue

First 6 Months:

• Own a product area and drive its technical direction
• Mentor team members with measurable improvement in their skills
• Ship an innovative solution that becomes a best practice

First Year:

• Drive cross-product improvements that benefit the entire ecosystem
• Be the technical leader others consult for complex decisions
• Contribute to hiring and growing the engineering team

What We Value

• Product-minded engineering: Understanding business impact, not just technical elegance
• Ownership mentality: Taking responsibility for outcomes, not just tasks
• Continuous improvement: Always learning, always getting better
• Knowledge sharing: Writing docs, mentoring others, building team capability
• Creative problem-solving: Seeing opportunities others miss, finding better ways

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on globally used WordPress products
• Competitive senior-level compensation
• High-ownership, low-bureaucracy environment
• Collaborative, product-driven culture
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Long-term growth and learning opportunities
• Technical leadership growth opportunities

How to Apply

• Links to significant projects you've led (GitHub, WordPress.org, portfolio)
• Brief note on a technical challenge you solved creatively

FunnelKit is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Provident Fund
• Paid time off
• Flexible work timings

Application Question(s):

• Experience with Core PHP, WordPress & WooCommerce is a must.

Work Location: Hybrid/ remote/ in-office

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Spikegrow is a full-service digital marketing agency. Since 2018, we have offered a variety of services to customers across different sectors, such as search engine optimisation (SEO), pay-per-click (PPC) advertisements, Amazon shop optimisation, copywriting, conversion rate optimisation (CRO), and more.

Website - https://spikegrow.com/

Location : Noida (Work from Office)

Timing : 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Working Days : Monday to Saturday

Salary : ₹20,000–₹25,000 (based on skills and experience)

Experience Required :1 year - 3 years

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain WordPress websites
• Customize WordPress themes and plugins
• Build responsive and mobile-friendly websites
• Create and manage pages using Elementor/Gutenberg
• Develop custom WordPress features using PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript