About WebLife Labs
At WebLife Labs, we are leaders in the e-commerce industry, proudly serving as one of the largest distributors of mailboxes across the U.S. For over 16 years, we have built best-in-class support teams, developed cutting-edge digital strategies, and operated leading e-commerce stores. We’re looking for an experienced Full Stack Web Developer to join our growing team and help us optimize and scale our digital platforms.
If you’re a seasoned developer passionate about building high-performing websites and working with both WordPress and Shopify, we’d love to hear from you!
Position Overview
As a WordPress Developer, you will be responsible for building, optimizing, and maintaining WordPress and Shopify-based e-commerce sites. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, ensuring smooth integrations, clean code, and exceptional performance across all platforms.
This role is remote and open to candidates based in Sri Lanka, offering the opportunity to work on global projects within a dynamic, supportive, and results-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop custom WordPress themes.
- Develop, and maintain WordPress websites with custom themes, plugins, and integrations.
- Manage Shopify stores, including theme development, customization, and app integrations.
- Write clean, efficient, and reusable code using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and Liquid (Shopify templating).
- Troubleshoot and resolve website bugs, performance issues, and integration challenges.
- Optimize website speed, responsiveness, and SEO performance to enhance user experience.
- Collaborate with Marketing and Design teams to implement website features, product pages, and landing pages.
- Integrate third-party tools, APIs, and payment gateways across WordPress and Shopify platforms.
- Perform regular site maintenance, updates, backups, and audits to ensure security and reliability.
- Stay updated with new technologies, industry best practices, and e-commerce trends.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in WordPress development, including custom themes and plugins.
- Must have Wordpress Custom Theme development experience. Shopify, including Liquid development and app integrations experience a plus.
- Experience with responsive design, cross-browser testing, and performance optimization.
- Familiarity with version control tools (e.g., Github)
- Experience integrating third-party APIs and tools (e.g., payment processors, shipping systems).
- Strong understanding of SEO principles and technical SEO.
Personal Attributes
- Strong problem-solving skills and a detail-oriented mindset.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative remote team.
- Good communication skills (written and verbal) in English.
- Passion for continuous learning and staying ahead of web development trends.
Benefits
- Fully remote position with flexible work hours.
- Competitive compensation, paid in USD.
- Opportunities to work on global e-commerce projects with a dynamic team.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- A supportive, growth-oriented, and inclusive work culture.
