Job Description

About Us

Cubic Promote is a growing digital marketing / web development agency specialising in WordPress websites. We work with clients globally from our Sydney headquarters and are now expanding our remote team. We seek a senior WordPress developer based in India to partner with us long-term.

Role & Responsibilities

As our Senior WordPress Developer, you will:

Customize WordPress themes (child themes, theme frameworks, custom templates) Manage and configure plugins (install, extend, troubleshoot, update) Optimize site performance: caching, image optimization, database tuning, code cleanup Ensure security best practices (hardening, backups, patching) Debug and resolve issues (frontend, backend, PHP, JS, CSS) Work with APIs / third-party integrations (if needed) Provide guidance on architecture decisions, scalability, and maintainability Occasionally assist with content updates or liaise with content team (if needed) Communicate clearly on progress, blockers, time estimates
You will often work autonomously, but must collaborate with internal team members (designers, project managers, content team).

Requirements / Skills

Minimum

5+ years

of solid WordPress development experience Deep knowledge of PHP (WordPress core), WordPress APIs, hooks (actions/filters) Strong competency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and jQuery Experience with WordPress theme frameworks (e.g. Genesis, Underscores, Elementor, etc.) Proficiency in plugin architecture, custom plugin development, plugin debugging Performance tuning experience (e.g., WP Rocket, W3 Total Cache, object caching, lazy loading, database indexing) Familiarity with web performance tools (GTmetrix, PageSpeed Insights, WebPageTest) Knowledge of WordPress security best practices Experience with staging / deployment workflows (Git, FTP, SSH, CI/CD pipelines) Familiarity with MySQL / database optimization Good communication skills in English Ability to estimate tasks and stick to deadlines Self-driven, responsible, and able to work in a remote environment

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

Experience with Gutenberg block development (custom blocks) Experience with headless WordPress / REST API / GraphQL Familiarity with multisite, WooCommerce, membership plugins Basic knowledge of SEO, schema markup, and on-page optimizations Experience working in an agency environment

Engagement Type & Working Hours

This is a

part-time / contract

/

freelance

role

Fully remote

(you may be located anywhere in India) Expected commitment: ~

20-30 hours/week

(or negotiable based on workload) Flexible schedule, but overlap with Sydney working hours (AEST) will be needed for meetings, reviews, collaboration

Why Work With Us

Stable, ongoing pipeline of WordPress projects Opportunity to work with international clients Flexible hours and remote setup Room for growth, increased pay, and trusted partnership Collaborative, supportive team culture

How to Apply / What to Submit

Please submit:

Your

resume / CV

A

portfolio

of 3-5 WordPress sites you've built or significantly customised (with URLs) Short description of

your role and specific contributions

to those projects Your

hourly or monthly rate expectation

(INR) Availability (hours per week) and notice period
We will evaluate, shortlist, and conduct a technical interview / skills test (small development task) before final selection.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹80,000.00 per month

Expected hours: 30 per week

Application Question(s):

Do you have experience with site performance optimization (e.g., caching, database tuning, lazy loading)? Have you worked with Gutenberg block development, headless WordPress, or GraphQL?
Experience:

* professional WordPress development: 5 years (Required)