Jr. WordPress Developer

• *Job Description – Junior WordPress Developer**

• *Company:** OpenSpace Services Pvt. Ltd.
• *Position:** Junior WordPress Developer
• *Experience:** 0–2 Years (Freshers with relevant skills are welcome)
• *Job Location:** Borivali (West), Mumbai
• *Employment Type:** Full\-Time \| Work From Office
• *Working Days:** Monday to Friday

• *Job Summary**

We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail\-oriented **Junior WordPress Developer** to join our development team. The ideal candidate should have a basic understanding of WordPress development, theme customization, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), and front\-end technologies.

The role involves developing and maintaining responsive WordPress websites, customizing themes and plugins, and collaborating with the team to deliver high\-quality web solutions.

Freshers with strong technical fundamentals, relevant internships, or hands\-on WordPress projects are encouraged to apply.

• *Key Responsibilities**

• Develop, customize, and maintain WordPress websites using themes, templates, and plugins.
• Work with **Advanced Custom Fields (ACF/ACF Pro)** to create and display dynamic website content.
• Create and manage Custom Post Types (CPTs) and Custom Taxonomies.
• Develop and modify WordPress templates following the WordPress template hierarchy.
• Use **WP\_Query** to retrieve and display posts and custom content.
• Assist in basic custom plugin development using WordPress hooks, actions, filters, and shortcodes.
• Convert Figma, PSD, or Adobe XD designs into responsive WordPress pages.
• Install, configure, update, and troubleshoot WordPress plugins.
• Ensure website responsiveness, cross\-browser compatibility, and optimal performance.
• Identify and resolve basic website bugs and functionality issues.
• Write clean, structured, and maintainable code with proper documentation.
• Collaborate with senior developers and team members to complete assigned tasks.

• *Required Technical Skills**

• Basic understanding of WordPress architecture, themes, and template hierarchy.
• Hands\-on knowledge of ACF/ACF Pro, including text, image, repeater, and group fields.
• Understanding of Custom Post Types and Custom Taxonomies.
• Basic knowledge of WP\_Query and custom template development.
• Familiarity with WordPress hooks, actions, filters, and shortcodes.
• Ability to manage WordPress admin functionalities, including pages, menus, widgets, and users.

• *Programming \& Front\-End Technologies**

• Basic knowledge of PHP, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery.
• Understanding of MySQL fundamentals.
• Knowledge of responsive web design and cross\-browser compatibility.
• Ability to convert UI designs into functional WordPress pages.

• *Plugins \& Development Tools**

• Familiarity with plugins such as Contact Form 7, Gravity Forms, Yoast SEO, and caching plugins.
• Understanding of safe plugin installation, configuration, and updates.
• Basic knowledge of Git for version control.

• *Good to Have Skills**

• ACF Flexible Content and ACF Local JSON (acf\-json).
• WordPress REST API and AJAX.
• WP\-CLI, SSH, and basic Linux commands.
• Understanding of development, staging/UAT, and production environments.
• WordPress security practices, including sanitization, escaping, and nonces.
• Basic SEO principles and website performance optimization.
• Familiarity with web accessibility standards (WCAG/ADA).

• *Desired Candidate Profile**

• 0–2 years of relevant WordPress development experience.
• Freshers with WordPress projects, internships, or a strong portfolio are welcome.
• Good problem\-solving and debugging abilities.
• Strong willingness to learn new technologies and accept constructive feedback.
• Attention to detail and commitment to writing clean, readable code.
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Ability to understand requirements and complete assigned tasks within timelines.

• *Educational Qualification**

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred. Candidates with relevant technical skills and practical WordPress development experience will also be considered.

Work Location: In person