Waqas Ahmed
Senior CMS Developer and Team Lead with 9+ years of experience delivering scalable web solutions across WordPress, Shopify, Drupal, BigCommerce, and Webflow.
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Senior CMS Developer and Team Lead with 9+ years of experience delivering scalable web solutions across WordPress, Shopify, Drupal, BigCommerce, and Webflow. Proven track record leading cross-functional teams, managing enterprise CMS implementations, optimizing performance, and driving business growth through conversion-focused development strategies.
- 13 years' experience
- Joined August 2026
Languages
- EnglishAdvanced
- UrduAdvanced
Industry experience
- Software & Internet
- Education
- Government
- Retail
- Computers & Electronics
- Non-Profit Organization
Work experience· 7 roles
Led and managed WordPress/PHP-based CMS and eCommerce development initiatives. Managed multi-client projects under SLA-based delivery, coordinating frontend and backend developers while maintaining quality standards and schedules. Developed WordPress websites, themes, plugins, and PHP-based applications; improved delivery consistency and development workflows; and focused on performance optimization and security. Delivered 250+ CMS and eCommerce projects across WordPress, Shopify, Drupal, Webflow, and BigCommerce, including data migrations, custom implementations, technical SEO, CRO, platform upgrades, deployments, and ongoing maintenance.
Led enterprise WordPress & PHP development workstreams, including theme/plugin and PHP-based application development. Managed multiple client CMS projects while maintaining quality standards and delivery timelines. Coordinated SLA-based support and ensured consistent delivery workflows by improving development standards and release processes. Focused on website performance optimization and maintenance strategy, including technical SEO and CRO. Managed platform upgrades, deployments, and end-to-end development lifecycle in agile environments. Provided technical consulting and stakeholder communication while coordinating front-end and back-end resources.
Delivered CMS and eCommerce development work including WordPress, Shopify, Drupal, and BigCommerce enhancements. Performed migrations such as Drupal to WordPress and React headless storefront to a customized Shopify solution. Built custom WordPress/PHP themes and modules, developed Shopify Plus customizations (multicurrency, shipping/payment configurations, product page features, and third-party integrations), and upgraded Drupal sites while resolving compatibility issues. Implemented BigCommerce B2B dealer-specific functionality including dealer content restrictions, wholesale pricing, and sales growth improvements. Converted designs to responsive Webflow sites and integrated lead-generation forms with CRM workflows.
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