Wordpress Developer Internship

Job Type: Part-time Internship Duration: 3 months Location: Remote (Work from Home) Stipend: Unpaid Role Overview - We are looking for a motivated WordPress Developer Intern to join our tech team on a remote basis. In this role, you will be directly involved in developing, maintaining, and optimizing HealthLetic's WordPress-based web presence. You will bridge front-end aesthetics with back-end functionality while ensuring a seamless user experience that reflects our brand and mission. This is a hands-on role — you will not be a passive observer. You will own tasks end-to-end, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, and contribute to a live, user-facing product in the health-tech space. About HealthLetic Lifestyle - HealthLetic Lifestyle is an AI-powered health and fitness platform revolutionizing the way individuals approach well-being. By integrating fitness, nutrition, sleep, and preventive health into a single intelligent experience, HealthLetic delivers personalized, data-driven insights tailored to each individual. With a sharp focus on addressing lifestyle challenges such as diabetes, obesity, stress, and hypertension across India, we simplify healthy living through affordable and scalable solutions. Our AI-first approach provides continuous, impactful guidance to individuals, organizations, and communities. Join us in building India's digital health movement. Key Responsibilities - * Develop, customize, and maintain WordPress themes and plugins aligned with HealthLetic's branding and product goals * Build and optimize responsive, mobile-first web pages that deliver a consistent experience across devices and screen sizes * Implement front-end components using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, translating design mockups into functional web pages * Troubleshoot and resolve website performance issues, bugs, and compatibility errors in a timely manner * Collaborate with the design, marketing, and content teams to implement UI/UX improvements and new feature requests * Perform regular website audits for speed, SEO readiness, accessibility, and security best practices * Support integration of third-party tools, APIs, and plugins as required by product and marketing teams * Document technical workflows, code changes, and update logs to maintain internal knowledge standards. Required Qualifications - * Currently pursuing or holding a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field * Hands-on experience with WordPress — theme customization, plugin management, and CMS administration * Solid working knowledge of PHP for back-end WordPress development * Proficiency in front-end technologies: HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (vanilla or framework-level) * Understanding of responsive and adaptive web design principles * Ability to read, debug, and modify existing codebases independently * Strong attention to detail, self-discipline, and the ability to manage tasks in a remote environment without hand-holding. Preferred Skills (Good to Have)- * Familiarity with page builders such as Elementor, Divi, or WPBakery * Basic understanding of SEO principles and how they apply to WordPress sites * Exposure to version control systems, particularly Git * Knowledge of web performance optimization tools (GTmetrix, PageSpeed Insights, etc.) * Interest in health technology, digital wellness, or AI-driven platforms * Prior internship or freelance experience with WordPress-based projects What You Will Gain- * Real-world experience working on a live health-tech product used by actual users * Direct collaboration with a cross-functional startup team — tech, design, marketing, and HR. * Certificate of Completion issued upon successful internship completion * Letter of Recommendation based on the quality and impact of your work (performance-dependent) * Portfolio-worthy deliverables you can showcase to future employers or clients * Exposure to startup operations, agile workflows, and product-first thinking