Full-stack Software Developer

RBC; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global banking institution in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced WordPress Developer to lead high-performance website projects. Responsibilities include developing custom WordPress themes and plugins, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring adherence to best practices in code quality and accessibility standards. Candidates should have over 5 years of web development experience, proficiency in relevant technologies, and the ability to work within an Agile framework. This position offers a dynamic environment where innovation thrives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in web development.
• Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, PHP, and MySQL.
• Experience in modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Vue, or Angular.
• Familiarity with Git for version control.
• Experience with deployment processes including staging environments.
• Solid experience developing custom WordPress themes and plugins.
• Understanding of SEO best practices for WordPress.

Responsibilities

• Lead WordPress development and maintain high-performance websites.
• Develop advanced custom themes, blocks, and plugins.
• Collaborate with designers and developers to translate requirements.
• Champion clean and maintainable code practices.
• Ensure responsive and accessible web solutions.

Skills

Web Development

WordPress

JavaScript Frameworks (React, Vue, Angular)

HTML/CSS/PHP/MySQL

DevOps

SEO Best Practices

Figma

Problem Solving

Tools

Git

CI/CD Pipelines

Job description

Job Description

What you will do

• Lead WordPress Development: Architect, build, and maintain complex, high-performance WordPress websites and applications that are scalable, secure, and optimized for performance.
• Custom Solutions & Technical Leadership: Develop advanced custom themes, Gutenberg blocks, and plugins. Provide technical guidance on WordPress architecture, ensuring adherence to industry and internal coding standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with designers, developers, and project stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions. Provide mentorship and code reviews for junior developers.
• Code Quality & Engineering Excellence: Champion clean, maintainable, and reusable code. Enforce best practices in code structure, accessibility, performance, and security across the development team.
• Responsive & Accessible Design Implementation: Ensure web solutions are fully responsive and meet accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG), delivering a seamless experience across all devices and user types.
• Agile Delivery & Ownership: Take ownership of project deliverables within an Agile workflow—contributing to sprint planning, leading stand‑ups when necessary, and ensuring timely delivery of high‑quality features.
• DevOps & Deployment: Collaborate on deployment strategies using CI/CD pipelines and staging environments. Ensure smooth transitions from development to production environments.

Must have

• 5+ years of professional experience in web development
• Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, PHP, and MySQL.
• Experience in modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Vue, or Angular.
• Familiarity with Git for version control and collaborative workflows.
• Experience with deployment processes, including staging environments and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with the WordPress framework and coding standards.
• Solid experience developing custom WordPress themes, plugins and Gutenberg blocks.
• Understanding of SEO best practices for WordPress and experience using tools like Yoast.
• Proficient in Figma with a strong grasp of responsive design, accessibility, and UX best practices.
• Ability to translate designs into pixel‑perfect, functional front‑end code.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and optimised code.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, remote, and globally distributed team environment.

Job Skills

Application Development, Application Integrations, Application Maintenance, Applications Architecture, Detail‑Oriented, Enterprise Application Delivery, Group Problem Solving, Programming Languages, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), System Applications.

Address: PERSIARAN IRC 2, IOI RESORT CITY IOI CITY TOWER ONE:PUTRAJAYA

City: Putrajaya

Country: Malaysia

Work hours/week: 40

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2025-09-15

Application Deadline: 2026-01-31

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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