WordPress Developer – Global Wave Group
Location: Albany, Auckland (Office based)
Reports to: Head of IT
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the website using WordPress and PHP .
- Build responsive, high-performance web pages from UI/UX designs .
- Customize WordPress themes & plugins ; write clean PHP code .
- Optimize website performance, speed, SEO structure, and user experience .
- Troubleshoot bugs, refine workflows, and improve site functionality .
- Work closely with product, marketing, and design teams to deliver updates .
Essential Requirements
- 3 + years of experience in WordPress or Front-End Development .
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering , or related field .
- Strong PHP programming skills .
- Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript , and jQuery .
- Hands-on experience with WordPress themes, plugins, hooks , and filters .
- Understanding of SEO-friendly site structure .
- Professional English (written & verbal), Conversational Mandarin is a plus.
Desirable
- Experience with Element , WPBakery , or building custom plugins .
- Experience in the financial industry .
- Knowledge of REST APIs & website integrations .
- Familiarity with hosting, DNS, and server environments .