Senior Web Developer / Web Development Lead

Senior Web Developer / Web Development Lead About the Role We’re looking for an experienced Senior Web Developer / Web Development Lead to take ownership of the development, technical quality, and performance of websites across our digital marketing projects. You will lead the development of high-performing WordPress and Shopify websites , handle more complex technical requirements, and work closely with designers, project managers, marketers, SEO specialists, and other stakeholders to translate business and creative requirements into scalable web solutions. Beyond hands-on development, you will provide technical guidance to junior developers, review development standards, troubleshoot complex issues, and help strengthen the team’s overall development practices. Responsibilities • Lead the design, development, maintenance, and enhancement of WordPress and Shopify websites for client and internal projects. • Take technical ownership of projects from requirements gathering through development, testing, deployment, and post-launch support. • Develop and customize themes, templates, plugins, and website functionality beyond standard page builders. • Assess technical requirements and recommend appropriate, scalable solutions. • Build responsive, user-friendly, SEO-friendly, and maintainable websites. • Integrate third-party APIs, payment gateways, CRM systems, marketing platforms, Google Tag Manager, Meta Pixel, and other tools . • Optimize websites for performance, Core Web Vitals, speed, security, scalability, and technical stability . • Troubleshoot and resolve complex development, integration, compatibility, and performance issues. • Conduct code reviews, testing, and quality checks before deployment. • Establish and maintain development standards, documentation, Git workflows, and best practices. • Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to junior developers. • Work closely with Project Managers to provide technical input on project scope, effort, timelines, and potential risks. • Collaborate with designers, marketers, SEO specialists, and other stakeholders to ensure technical solutions meet project and business requirements. • Identify opportunities to improve development workflows, tools, processes, and website architecture. • Stay updated on emerging technologies, platform developments, security practices, and industry trends. Who You Are • Diploma or Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Web Development , or a related field. • Around 5–10 years of hands-on web development experience , including strong exposure to WordPress and Shopify. • Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP, Liquid, and MySQL . • Strong experience in custom WordPress theme and plugin development . • Strong experience with Shopify theme customization and development . • Comfortable working beyond drag-and-drop builders and able to develop customized solutions where required. • Good understanding of REST APIs, third-party integrations, databases, hosting environments, DNS, and deployment processes . • Experienced with Git and version control workflows . • Strong understanding of responsive development, UX/UI principles, SEO, website accessibility, and web performance optimization . • Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities. • Able to review other developers’ work and provide constructive technical guidance. • Comfortable managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced agency environment. • Strong communication skills and able to explain technical matters clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Demonstrates ownership, accountability, and good judgment when making technical decisions. Nice to Have • Experience with Shopify Plus and/or WooCommerce . • Experience with headless CMS, headless commerce, or API-driven architecture . • Familiarity with React, Vue.js, Next.js, or TailwindCSS . • Experience with CI/CD, automated deployment, testing, or DevOps workflows . • Knowledge of web analytics, conversion rate optimization (CRO), marketing automation, and tracking implementation . • Previous experience mentoring or guiding junior developers. • Experience working in a digital agency or multi-project client environment .