Job Description

Senior PHP & WordPress Developer (Remote)

Company:

Blurn Group

Location:

100% Remote (Work from Home)

Minimum Experience:

6+ years solid experience in PHP & WordPress (Customisation)

Start Time:

6:30 AM IST (to align with Australian hours)

Daily Hours:

8 Hours (Full Time)

Start Date

: Immediate (Preffered)

Job Type:

Full-time

Language Requirement:

English (Preferred additional language: Tamil)

Salary:

?5,40,000 to ?7,20,000 LPA

Working Days -

Mon-Fri/Sat

Annual Paid Leave:

25 Days + National Holidays

Company's India HQ:

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Company's Global HQ:

Sydney, Australia

Company's Main Client Base:

USA, UK & Australia

Key Contacts: CEO, Head of Digital Marketing

We're

Blurn/Bismath

, a global digital marketing and web development agency with clients in Australia, the UK, and the USA. We are looking for an experienced

PHP & WordPress Developer

to join our extended team. This is a long-term, 100% work-from-home stable opportunity for developers who enjoy working independently while contributing to a collaborative international team. But, please note that this role involves full dedication, focus and hardwork.

We are looking for a highly skilled

Senior PHP & WordPress Developer

to join our rapidly growing organisation, offering guaranteed growth opportunities for the right candidate. This role involves

hands-on custom WordPress and PHP development

while also overseeing multiple non-PHP development projects with external teams. You will lead and mentor junior developers, deliver bespoke websites and web applications, and maintain multiple WordPress platforms to the highest technical standards.

Your expertise in

custom WordPress theme and plugin development

is just as important as your

project management and leadership capabilities

. You must be proficient in HTML5, CSS, Object-Oriented PHP, and Git, capable of writing elegant, efficient, secure code with an excellent understanding of web security.

Position Overview

Lead the development and maintenance of

custom WordPress websites

, WooCommerce modules, themes, and plugins with enterprise-level quality, security, and scalability Build, enhance, and support applications using

Core PHP

and leading PHP frameworks such as

Laravel, CodeIgniter, or CakePHP

Implement and optimize websites for

AEO-SEO (Answer Engine Optimisation / AI Search Readiness)

including structured data, schema markup, page performance, UX readiness, and AI-friendly content handling Customize and enhance front-end experiences using

HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery

, ensuring pixel-perfect, responsive, and high-performance UI Ensure

Core Web Vitals, performance optimisation, caching strategies, and best development practices

are consistently implemented Develop and integrate

REST APIs, third-party services, CRMs, payment gateways, automation systems, and advanced platform functionalities

Oversee

end-to-end delivery of multiple projects

, ensuring timelines, quality benchmarks, and client expectations are consistently met Play a key leadership role by

guiding, mentoring, and supporting junior developers

, reviewing code, and ensuring development standards are followed Maintain strong focus on

security best practices

, OWASP guidelines, safe coding standards, and platform stability Collaborate closely with

Project Managers, Digital Marketing Teams, and Clients

to translate business objectives into technical execution Ensure compliance with

WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards

, cross-browser compatibility, responsive behaviour, and platform reliability Prepare, plan, and manage workload using structured development methodologies, documentation discipline, and clear communication

Essential Skills & Experience

Minimum

6+ years of hands-on experience

in PHP and WordPress development, including custom themes and plugins Strong expertise in

Core PHP

and familiarity with frameworks such as

Laravel / CodeIgniter / CakePHP

Advanced proficiency in

WordPress customization

, WooCommerce, APIs, hooks, filters, and custom post types Excellent command of

HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery

with strong UI/UX awareness Deep understanding of

MySQL

, database architecture, and query optimization Strong knowledge of

web performance optimization

, caching, Core Web Vitals, and responsive development Solid understanding of

web security best practices

, OWASP principles, and secure coding standards Proven experience working with

REST APIs, third-party integrations, payment gateways, CRMs, and similar systems

Practical experience with

Git / version control workflows

Strong understanding of

WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards

Ability to

analyze business requirements

and convert them into robust technical solutions

Strong understanding of AEO-SEO (Answer Engine Optimization / AI-Search readiness) is mandatory

SEO / AEO Skills

Strong understanding of

AEO-SEO (Answer Engine Optimization / AI-driven SEO)

-- this is mandatory*
Solid understanding of

technical SEO fundamentals

related to WordPress (schema, indexing, crawlability, sitemaps, etc.) Experience implementing

structured data / schema markup

to improve AI and search visibility Understanding of

Core Web Vitals, page speed optimization, and performance best practices

Ability to work closely with marketing teams to

optimize websites for search, AI visibility, conversions, and user experience

Awareness of

modern SEO trends including Search Generative Experiences (SGE), AI indexing behaviours, and answer-engine readiness

Project Management & Leadership Skills

Proven experience

leading development teams

, mentoring junior developers, and managing distributed/remote resources Strong

project ownership mindset

with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Excellent ability to

interpret requirements, estimate effort, define scope, and deliver within deadlines

Experience working in

structured project environments

(Agile / Scrum preferred) Strong collaboration skills to work with

Project Managers, Digital Marketing Teams, Designers, and Clients

Ability to

document work clearly

, maintain structured workflows, and ensure quality standards are consistently met Comfortable attending

client meetings, status calls, and technical discussions.

Nice to Have (Added Advantage)

Experience with

frontend technologies such as React, Node.js, Next.js, etc.

Experience working with

AI / workflow automation tools such as n8n, Zapier, Make (Integromat), or similar platforms

Experience integrating AI-driven features into websites or workflows

Required Candidate profile

Excellent communication skills Excellent project management and team leadership experience Ability to work independently as well as a team player Adapt to new technologies Fulfill client's requirement as per scope definition Be able to attend calls on a daily basis Be Professional in Approach and deliver work on strict deadlines Should have their own laptop, stable internet connection and mobile phone. We use Hubstaff for tracking and monitoring during business hours.

Perks and Benefits

Work from home flexibility. Exposure to global clients and exciting projects. Salary + commission + benefits based on Skills and Experience

Please note:

You must have a quiet and dedicated home office setup with a laptop, mobile phone, and stable internet connection. Since this is a fully remote role with flexible working hours, we use Hubstaff (or a similar tool) to track work hours and tasks.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹540,000.00 - ₹720,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Work from home
Application Question(s):

Are you from Tamil Nadu?
Experience:

WordPress: 4 years (Preferred) PHP: 4 years (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote