WordPress Developer

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.