Senior CMS Developer

We are looking for a Senior CMS Developer with strong full-stack experience in both WordPress and Shopify platforms. The successful candidate will design and develop custom themes, extend platform capabilities through plugins and custom applications, and optimize client-facing websites for performance, scalability, and conversion. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration of UX/UI designs into clean, standards-compliant code. Additionally, the developer will proactively maintain store health and manage third-party integrations to deliver seamless digital experiences.

Key Responsibilities
- Architect, develop, and maintain custom themes and templates from the ground up for WordPress (Full Site Editing, PHP) and Shopify (Liquid, Theme App Extensions, Sections Everywhere).
- Build custom WordPress plugins and integrate third-party APIs, webhooks, and headless endpoints on 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 achieve and maintain excellent Core Web Vitals scores (LCP, CLS, INP) through techniques such as code splitting, caching, and asset optimization.
- Perform audits and resolve platform-level security vulnerabilities, API rate limiting, database performance issues (MySQL), and conflicts caused by third-party applications.
- Manage multi-environment CI/CD pipelines, version control with Git, and staging-to-production deployments with minimal downtime.
- Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers and technical leads to convert complex Figma prototypes into performant, accessible code that meets WCAG 2.1 AA standards.

Required Qualifications
- At least 3 years of hands-on full-stack development experience focused on WordPress and Shopify ecosystems.
- Proficiency in modern PHP (8.x), MySQL, WordPress hooks and filters lifecycle, REST API, and custom post type architecture.
- In-depth knowledge of Shopify’s architecture, including Liquid templating, JSON templates, Shopify CLI 3.x, Theme App Extensions, and GraphQL Admin/Storefront APIs.
- Strong front-end skills with vanilla JavaScript (ES6+), modern CSS frameworks like Tailwind, and build tools such as Vite or Webpack.
- Demonstrated ability to diagnose and fix Core Web Vitals performance challenges on content-rich and e-commerce websites.
- Experience with headless CMS integrations, REST/GraphQL endpoints, and secure API management.
- Solid understanding of Git branching workflows, local development environments (Docker, LocalWP, Shopify CLI), and deployment pipelines.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- Provident Fund
- Annual Paid Leaves
- Annual Increment
- Office hours from 9 AM to 6 PM
- Hybrid work model based in Rawalpindi (DHA Phase 2, Main G.T Road) with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote
- Competitive monthly salary ranging from Rs. 100,000 to Rs. 130,000

This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment where technical skill and creativity are highly valued. The role supports the delivery of high-quality digital solutions across WordPress and Shopify platforms, providing an excellent opportunity for professional growth and impact.