Senior CMS Developer

We are seeking a Senior CMS Developer with extensive full-stack expertise in both WordPress and Shopify platforms. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and developing custom themes, extending platform functionality through plugins and custom applications, and optimizing client-facing websites for performance, scalability, and conversion. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of UX/UI designs into clean, standards-compliant code, while maintaining overall store health and managing third-party integrations.

Key Responsibilities

- Architect, develop, and maintain production-ready custom themes and templates from the ground up for WordPress (Full Site Editing, PHP) and Shopify (Liquid, Theme App Extensions, Sections Everywhere).
- Create custom WordPress plugins and integrate third-party APIs, webhooks, and headless endpoints across both platforms.
- Implement advanced checkout and cart logic, subscription workflows, and product bundle solutions using Shopify Functions and the Storefront API.
- Optimize website performance to maintain high Core Web Vitals scores (LCP, CLS, INP) through techniques such as code splitting, caching strategies, and asset optimization.
- Conduct audits and resolve platform-level security vulnerabilities, API rate limits, database bottlenecks (MySQL), and conflicts arising from third-party applications.
- Manage multi-environment CI/CD deployment pipelines, version control using Git, and coordinate staging and production rollouts with minimal downtime.
- Collaborate with UI/UX designers and technical leads to translate complex Figma prototypes into performant, accessible code compliant with WCAG 2.1 AA standards.

Required Qualifications

- Minimum of 3 years of hands-on full-stack development experience specializing in WordPress and Shopify ecosystems.
- Expertise in modern PHP (8.x), MySQL, WordPress hooks and filters lifecycle, REST API, and custom post type architecture.
- Deep knowledge of Shopify’s modern architecture including Liquid templating, JSON templates, Shopify CLI 3.x, Theme App Extensions, and GraphQL Admin/Storefront APIs.
- Advanced front-end skills with vanilla JavaScript (ES6+), modern CSS frameworks such as Tailwind, and build tools like Vite or Webpack.
- Proven ability to diagnose and resolve Core Web Vitals performance issues on content-heavy and e-commerce websites.
- Strong experience with headless CMS integrations, REST/GraphQL endpoints, and secure API management.
- Proficient in Git branching workflows, local development environments (Docker, LocalWP, Shopify CLI), and deployment pipelines.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Provident Fund contributions.
- Annual paid leave entitlement.
- Annual salary increments.
- Work hours are from 9 AM to 6 PM.
- The position is based in Rawalpindi, DHA Phase 2, Main G.T Road.
- Work mode is hybrid, requiring three days onsite and two days remote work.
- Monthly salary range is Rs. 100,000 to Rs. 130,000.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to work on cutting-edge CMS development projects within a collaborative and dynamic environment. Candidates who thrive in fast-paced settings and have a passion for delivering high-quality, scalable web solutions are encouraged to apply.