WordPress Developer

Website Developer 

Chennai, India

Are you energized by building visually striking and high-performance WordPress websites? Do you enjoy blending traditional development skills with AI-powered tools to streamline workflows and improve scalability? We are looking for a Website Developer (AI-Enabled) who can translate designs into responsive, optimized websites while leveraging AI to enhance efficiency and performance.

About the Job:

To build and maintain visually striking, high-performance WordPress websites that align with design specifications and business goals, while embedding AI tools and automation where applicable to streamline workflows, improve website performance, and increase scalability. This role requires the ability to effectively integrate AI tools into workflows to enhance decision-making, automation, and scalability of outcomes.

Your Impact:
As a Website Developer you'll:

Web Development & Design Execution

• Translate Figma mockups into fully functional, responsive WordPress websites using Elementor Pro.
• Customize themes and implement custom plugin integrations to meet business needs.
• Maintain alignment with branding, accessibility, and SEO best practices.
  

Website Management & Optimization

• Proactively update and maintain websites, ensuring uptime, security, and performance.
• Perform regular backups, implement performance optimizations, and manage hosting environments.

Handle website migrations, including DNS configuration and SMTP/email setup.
AI-Enabled Development

• Leverage basic AI tools (e.g., AI-assisted image editors, layout generators, or content rewriters) as directed by senior team members.
• Follow documented prompts and team-established workflows to complete common tasks (e.g., placeholder content generation, simple QA).
• Use AI-enhanced plugins or CMS features to support page building under guidance.
  Learn how AI can support front-end development and contribute feedback on tool usability.
  Seek coaching to develop foundational skills in prompt-based tools, automation plugins, or AI-integrated development environments.
  

Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate with project managers, designers, and other developers to ensure alignment on timelines and deliverables.
• Provide clear, timely updates on project status and technical challenges.
  

What you bring to the table:

• Strong experience in WordPress (custom theme/plugin development)
• Mastery of Elementor Pro and competent in Webflow and other page builders like Divi
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and familiarity with PHP
• Understanding of web hosting, server environments, and DNS/SMTP setup
• Exposure to Figma-to-WordPress translation workflows
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality
• Effective communicator in written and verbal formats
• Self-starter who can manage time and multiple projects independently
• Problem-solver with a passion for continual learning
  
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Copilot, Grammarly, image enhancement tools) used in team workflows.
• Ability to follow predefined prompts and documented AI workflows (e.g., AI-generated page sections, alt-text generation).
• Willingness to learn and apply basic AI-driven tools for layout suggestions, accessibility checks, or content draft generation.
• Openness to using team-approved workflow automation tools (e.g., pre-built Zapier templates, CMS auto-publishing tools) under supervision.
• Curious mindset toward how AI enhances development efficiency; asks questions and shares feedback for learning.
  

About Vendasta:

We’re on a mission to build the most trusted AI-powered platform for small businesses and the partners who support them. At Vendasta, you’ll be part of something ambitious: helping bring AI transformation to local businesses at scale. As a team member, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive health benefits, flex time, and annual work-from-anywhere options
• Equity opportunities and a chance to directly shape our AI future
• A vibrant workplace culture that embraces experimentation, thought leadership, and continuous learning
• A place where building AI isn’t just a buzzword, it’s the core of everything we do

Perks:

Join the Vendasta team, where your well-being and growth come first. Step into a workplace that blends competitive health benefits with true flexibility, including flex time and an annual work-from-anywhere policy. Take ownership of your future with our Employee Options Program, and enjoy the little things, like daily snacks, a vibrant cafeteria, and catered Friday lunches at our offices. Invest in your growth through education reimbursement, in-house learning opportunities, and a suite of leadership development programs. We’re driven by our values; Drive, Innovation, Respect, and Agility, and it shows in everything we do. Give back through community initiatives and volunteer opportunities, and build more than just a career, build a life you love. At Vendasta, you’ll find the support, the challenge, and the culture to thrive. Discover your potential. Make an impact. Grow with us.

Discover your potential. Build something that matters.

Help us lead the AI revolution from right here in Chennai.