Junior CMS Developer - (Karachi)
3 days ago⚠️ Before applying, please carefully review all the job requirements
- Location:
- Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
- Work Arrangement:
- Onsite
- Experience:
- Experience in Web Development
- Job Type:
- Fill Time
- Company:
- Techversol
- Salary:
- Negotiable
- Posted:
- 2026-09-30
- Working Hours:
- 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM (Night Shift)
Job Overview
- Techversol is seeking a dedicated Junior CMS Developer to join its engineering team on-site in Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi. This full-time night shift position (5:00 PM to 2:00 AM) focuses on constructing, customizing, and maintaining efficient, user-centric web applications across popular Content Management Systems, including WordPress, Shopify, and Wix.
- In this role, the developer will work closely with front-end engineers, UI designers, and project stakeholders to extend core CMS functionality, integrate MySQL databases, and optimize website performance, security, and mobile responsiveness. The position involves hands-on backend and frontend development using PHP, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS while utilizing GitHub for version control. This opportunity is well suited for computer science or IT graduates who possess a solid grounding in CMS customization, web hosting environments, and technical troubleshooting, and who thrive in a collaborative evening work schedule.
Key Responsibilities
- ★ Construct, deploy, and maintain custom web solutions built on various content management platforms.
- ★ Modify theme code and extend CMS plugin capabilities to enhance platform functionality and user experience.
- ★ Collaborate directly with web designers, frontend developers, and project managers to meet client requirements.
- ★ Identify, diagnose, and resolve website security vulnerabilities, performance bottlenecks, and API integration issues.
- ★ Optimize web applications to ensure maximum loading speed, scalability, and mobile responsiveness.
- ★ Connect backend database systems and APIs to facilitate seamless data flow across platforms.
- ★ Execute technical testing and quality assurance procedures prior to deploying site updates.
- ★ Write technical documentation detailing CMS setup configurations, code customizations, and structural workflows.
- ★ Provide technical guidance, usage documentation, and system support to content editors and end users.
- ★ Monitor emerging web technology trends, CMS security updates, and development best practices.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- ★ Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related technical field.
- ★ Proven experience working as a CMS Developer or in a similar web development capacity.
- ★ Hands-on proficiency with major CMS platforms, including WordPress, Shopify, and Wix.
- ★ Strong programming capabilities in PHP, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
- ★ Practical experience in relational database management, specifically using MySQL.
- ★ Familiarity with web hosting environments, web server management, and version control using GitHub.
- ★ Solid understanding of responsive web design standards and cross-browser rendering.
- ★ Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to resolve complex technical software issues.
- ★ Good communication and teamwork skills for effective cross-functional collaboration.
Preferred Qualifications
- ★ Formal certifications in CMS development or web technologies.
- ★ Experience setting up e-commerce architectures, payment gateways, and third-party integrations.
- ★ Working knowledge of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) technical best practices.
- ★ Active open-source project contributions or a strong public GitHub repository portfolio.
Prepare for Your Interview
- These suggested questions can help you prepare for an interview by focusing on the skills, responsibilities, and technical areas relevant to this role.
Suggested Interview Questions
- Q: How do you approach creating and customizing custom themes or plugins in WordPress using PHP and MySQL?
- Q: What steps do you take to optimize a CMS website's loading speed and overall performance metrics?
- Q: How do you handle cross-browser compatibility and ensure mobile responsiveness across different screen sizes?
- Q: Can you explain your experience with database management and writing SQL queries in MySQL for web applications?
- Q: How do you use Git and GitHub for version control, branching, and managing code deployments in a team environment?
- Q: How do you secure a WordPress or Shopify website against common security vulnerabilities and malicious attacks?
- Q: What process do you follow when troubleshooting a broken API integration or server-side error on a live website?
- Q: How do you collaborate with UI/UX designers and front-end developers to translate visual designs into functional CMS layouts?
- Q: Can you describe your experience integrating third-party e-commerce plugins, payment gateways, or external APIs?
- Q: What technical SEO best practices do you incorporate when setting up or modifying CMS page structures?
- Q: How do you manage your productivity and stay focused when working a night shift schedule from 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM?
Send your updated CV directly with Required Subject Line: CMS Developer hr@techversol.com
