WordPress and Shopify developer
Design, build, customize, and maintain WordPress and Shopify websites that perform. You will work at the intersection of development, marketing, and automation, on real client growth systems.
What this role is about
RidgeMinds is a growth-focused digital agency that unifies AI-powered web development, performance marketing, and intelligent automation to help partner businesses scale using real data. We don't deliver standalone websites, we create end-to-end growth systems that solve tracking and infrastructure challenges to improve visibility, ROI, and marketing efforts.
As our WordPress and Shopify developer, you will work remotely in a full-time capacity, collaborating closely with stakeholders and the marketing team. You will design, build, customize, and maintain WordPress and Shopify websites, themes, and plugins aligned with performance and shared marketing goals.
Day to day, you will implement responsive front-end interfaces, integrate back-end functionality, optimize websites for speed and performance, and ensure cross-browser and cross-device compatibility. You will also configure tracking and analytics tools, support A/B testing initiatives, troubleshoot technical issues, and contribute to continuous improvements for client growth systems.
Responsibilities, requirements, and extras
What you will do
- Build and maintain WordPress, WooCommerce, and Shopify websites with best performance, clean code, and design
- Set up and customize themes, child themes, plugins, and custom post types following WordPress coding standards
- Optimize websites for page speed, Core Web Vitals, and mobile performance
- Manage DNS configurations, hosting migrations, and domain setups
- Configure and maintain Cloudflare security rules, WAF policies, and CDN settings
- Integrate and manage CRMs like GoHighLevel, Zoho, HubSpot, and Salesforce
- Debug and resolve frontend and backend issues across WordPress and Shopify environments
- Implement technical SEO fixes shared by the marketing team, using tools like Google Search Console, Ubersuggest, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, Otto SEO, and LocalFalcon
- Implement GA4, Google Tag Manager, and Meta Pixel correctly on client websites
- Support paid ad campaigns by building and optimizing landing pages
- Maintain WordPress and WooCommerce websites through regular security updates, plugin updates, and log monitoring
What we are looking for
- 1 to 5 years of hands-on experience in Core PHP, PHP frameworks, WordPress/WooCommerce, and Shopify development
- Solid understanding of PHP, WordPress hooks, file structure, and WordPress coding standards
- Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and related frameworks
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are a must
- Strong debugging skills, you should be comfortable identifying and fixing issues independently without needing to escalate every problem
- Hands-on experience with popular WordPress plugins and Shopify apps, their use cases, and best practices
- Hands-on experience with Shopify theme customization using Liquid templating, sections, and blocks
- Familiarity with Shopify store setup, product management, collections, metafields, and checkout customization
- Hands-on experience with DNS management, hosting migrations, and domain configuration
- Experience with Cloudflare, including security rules, WAF, and CDN setup
- Experience integrating CRMs such as GoHighLevel, Zoho, HubSpot, or Salesforce with websites
- Familiarity with GA4, GTM, and basic tracking setup
- Comfortable working with project management and communication tools like Asana, Notion, and Slack
- Someone who is serious about their work, takes ownership of their responsibilities, and follows through without needing constant follow-up. We value accountability over availability
Nice to have
- Experience with Shopify Plus, custom app development, or Shopify API integrations
- Experience with automation connectors like Zapier, Pabbly, or Make.com
- Experience with WP Blocks or custom Gutenberg block development
- Basic knowledge of Meta Ads or Google Ads
- Exposure to WooCommerce customisation or multi-site setups
Ready to build with us?
Fill out the application form and we will get back to you within a few working days. Keep it simple, show us the work you are proud of.
Questions about the role? Email us at [email protected]