*** Agentic AI Development (Important)

• Knowledge in a AI development and Agentic AI
• Ability to learn new technology to accommodate with business needs.

1. Functional PHP Development & Customization

• PHP Scripting: Write, test, and deploy custom PHP snippets within the WordPress child theme (functions.php) or custom plugins to modify default WooCommerce behavior.
• Hook & Filter Mastery: Utilize WordPress actions and filters to customize the checkout flow, product loops, and transactional logic without altering core files.
• Troubleshooting: Debug functional conflicts between plugins or theme components using standard PHP debugging practices.
• Front-end Logic: Implement conditional logic to display specific content or pricing based on user roles, categories, or localized Jordanian requirements.

2. Advanced WooCommerce Configuration

• System Architecture: Manage the full suite of WooCommerce settings, including complex tax classes (compliant with ISTD rates), shipping zone logic, and payment gateway rules.
• Product Data Management: Configure intricate product types, including variable products, grouped items, and custom meta-fields to ensure data integrity across the catalog.
• Plugin Governance: Select, configure, and maintain essential plugins. Audit plugin performance to ensure they do not negatively impact site speed or functional throughput.
• Transactional Email Logic: Customize and manage the triggers and logic for all customer-facing notifications to ensure brand consistency and clear communication.

3. UI/UX & Conversion Management

• Theme Management: Perform advanced theme customizations using CSS and PHP to ensure the storefront is visually premium and mobile-responsive.
• Friction Analysis: Identify and resolve functional "pain points" in the customer journey through technical audits and UI adjustments.
• Digital Catalog Oversight: Ensure the bilingual (Arabic/English) product database is structured correctly for both SEO and user navigation.

Skills

Candidate Requirements

Essential Qualifications

• PHP Proficiency: Strong hands-on experience writing PHP specifically for the WordPress/WooCommerce ecosystem.
• Configuration Expertise: Expert-level knowledge of the WooCommerce backend; you should know every setting and its implication on the storefront.
• WordPress Core Knowledge: Deep understanding of the WordPress template hierarchy, database structure, and security best practices.
• Technical Independence: Ability to implement functional changes and UI tweaks at the code level without relying on external developers.
• Market Knowledge: Familiarity with the Jordanian e-commerce landscape, specifically localized checkout expectations.
• Linguistic Capability: Professional fluency in both Arabic and English.

Preferred Competencies

• Clean Coding Standards: Commitment to writing documented, maintainable code following WordPress coding standards.
• Performance Tuning: Knowledge of how WooCommerce configuration affects page load times and database queries.