Development Lead (PHP + Wordpress+Shopify)

Colab · Pakistan · posted today ago

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About this role

***************Note: We will only consider resumes/CVs of candidates who have at least one prior work experience with a marketing company in their overall career.*******************

Job description:

COLAB Marketing Inc. is looking for an experienced Development Lead to lead our web development function and oversee the development, maintenance, optimization, and delivery of websites and e-commerce platforms.
The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in PHP, WordPress, Shopify, and Magento, along with the ability to lead developers, manage technical projects, troubleshoot complex issues, and ensure high-quality development standards.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the development team, ensuring projects are delivered on time and according to requirements.
Plan, prioritize, and distribute development tasks among team members.
Develop, customize, and maintain websites and web applications using PHP.
Develop and manage WordPress websites, including custom themes, plugins, and integrations.
Work on Shopify stores, including theme customization, app integrations, and performance optimization.
Develop, customize, and maintain Magento-based e-commerce websites.
Write clean, scalable, maintainable, and well-documented code.
Review code and ensure development best practices and coding standards are followed.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical, performance, security, and functionality issues.
Optimize websites for speed, performance, responsiveness, and scalability.
Work closely with designers, SEO specialists, project managers, and other teams to deliver client requirements.
Conduct technical planning and provide accurate development estimates and timelines.
Monitor project progress and identify potential technical risks or blockers.
Ensure websites are responsive and work properly across different browsers and devices.
Manage website migrations, integrations, API connections, and third-party tools when required.
Maintain website security, backups, updates, and overall technical health.
Stay updated with emerging web technologies, development frameworks, AI tools, and industry best practices.
Mentor junior and mid-level developers and support their technical growth.

Required Technical Skills

PHP

Strong hands-on experience with PHP development.
Ability to develop and customize PHP-based applications.
Strong understanding of backend development and database integration.

WordPress

Strong experience with WordPress development.
Experience developing/customizing themes and plugins.
Experience with WordPress APIs, integrations, and troubleshooting.
Understanding of WordPress security and performance optimization.

Shopify

Experience with Shopify store development and customization.
Experience customizing Shopify themes.
Familiarity with Shopify apps, integrations, and APIs.
Understanding of Shopify e-commerce functionality and optimization.

Magento

Hands-on experience with Magento development and customization.
Experience working with Magento themes, extensions, integrations, and troubleshooting.
Understanding of Magento e-commerce architecture and performance optimization.

Front-End

Strong knowledge of HTML and CSS.
Good understanding of responsive web design.
Ability to troubleshoot front-end issues and work closely with UI/UX teams.

Leadership & Management

Proven experience leading or mentoring development teams.
Ability to review code and maintain development standards.
Strong task management and prioritization skills.
Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and guide the team toward solutions.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Requirements

5+ years of professional experience in working in marketing company in the Full-Stack/Web Development.
Strong hands-on experience with PHP, WordPress, Shopify, and Magento.
Strong knowledge of HTML and CSS.
Previous experience in a development lead, senior developer, or team leadership role is preferred.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Good understanding of website performance, security, and optimization.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.