Junior Wordpress Developer

Job Description

Job Title

Junior WordPress Developer

About House Of EdTech

House of EdTech (Goenka Kachave LLP) is one of India’s fastest-growing EdTech companies, founded by IIT Kharagpur alumni. Since 2021, we have empowered 5M+ professionals across India through outcome-driven learning in AI Tools, Data Science, Finance, Stock Market, MS Office, and Business Skills.

With ₹350+ Cr ARR, 1000+ team members, and strong operational hubs in Kolkata and Pune, we build high-impact digital products that reach millions every month. Technology sits at the core of our growth—and our websites play a critical role in scaling our brands.

Experience

0-2 years (Freshers with strong internship or live project experience are welcome)

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Remote / Hybrid / On-site (as applicable)

Role Overview

We are looking for a motivated Junior WordPress Developer to join our in-house tech team at House of EdTech. You will work on high-traffic WordPress websites across multiple brands, supporting development using Elementor and Advanced Custom Fields (ACF).

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building real-world products, learning at scale, and growing into a strong WordPress developer within a fast-paced EdTech environment.

Key Responsibilities

WordPress Development (Elementor & ACF)

• Build and maintain WordPress websites for House of EdTech brands
• Create and update landing pages using Elementor
• Use Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) to create dynamic and reusable sections
• Support theme and plugin customization under senior developer guidance
• Fix UI, layout, and responsiveness issues across devices
  
  

• Assist in integrating external APIs (REST / JSON) into WordPress
• Display API-driven data on WordPress pages with guidance
• Debug basic API issues such as broken responses, formatting, or authentication errors
  
  

• Assist with website migrations and deployments
• Take regular backups and support restoration when required
• Update WordPress core, plugins, and themes
• Monitor basic website performance and uptime
• Support implementation of basic security best practices (SSL, plugin updates, etc.)
  
  

• Work closely with designers to accurately implement UI/UX designs
• Collaborate with senior developers for reviews and improvements
• Maintain basic documentation for changes, fixes, and releases
• Use Git and follow standard development workflows
  
  

• Basic understanding of WordPress (themes, plugins, admin panel)
• Hands-on experience with Elementor
• Exposure to Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and basic JavaScript
• Basic understanding of PHP (good to have)
• Familiarity with REST APIs and JSON concepts (beginner level acceptable)
• Willingness to learn scalable WordPress and server best practices
  
  

• Live WordPress projects (personal, freelance, or internship work)
• Basic WooCommerce knowledge
• Familiarity with PageSpeed Insights, GTmetrix, or similar tools
• Exposure to hosting panels (cPanel, Plesk) or cloud hosting basics
• Awareness of WP-CLI
  
  

• Work on high-scale EdTech platforms used by millions of learners
• Hands-on mentorship from experienced developers
• Fast learning curve in WordPress, APIs, and performance optimization
• Clear growth path into mid-level and senior WordPress roles
• Supportive, ownership-driven work culture
  
  

• Links to live WordPress projects or portfolio
• GitHub profile (optional)
• A short note on the most impactful WordPress project you’ve worked on