Software development
Full Stack Engineer
Global Wave Group · 201-1000 employees
Auckland2 days ago
Full timeMid level
What the role involves
- Developing websites
- Building responsive web pages
- Optimizing website performance
What they ask for
3+ years of WordPress or Front-End Development experience; Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field; strong PHP skills; proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery; hands-on WordPress themes, plugins, hooks, and filters experience; professional English
- 3+ yrs experience
- Bachelor's degree
About the job
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.