WordPress Developer

WediaLab; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in web development seeks a WordPress developer in Kuala Lumpur. The role involves creating and optimizing website functionality, ensuring usability and performance, and collaborating with teams to achieve business goals. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in IT or related fields, with strong experience in WordPress and fluency in Mandarin.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a WordPress developer.
• Minimum 2+ years of comprehensive web development experience.
• Fluent in spoken Mandarin is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Develop website functionality using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP.
• Ensure cross-browser and device compatibility of the website.
• Troubleshoot and resolve website issues, bugs, and errors.

Skills

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

PHP

WordPress

Database Management

JSON

API Implementation

Debugging

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Job description

Job Description

• Develop website functionality using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP.
• Ensure cross-browser, cross-platform, and device compatibility of the website.
• Create and maintain necessary databases for website functionality.
• Optimise website performance through code minification, image compression, and enhancing page load times.
• Ensure website usability, accessibility, and user-friendliness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including web designers and content creators to meet business goals.
• Troubleshoot and resolve website issues, bugs, and errors.
• Stay updated with industry trends, technologies, and best practices to drive innovation and competitive advantage.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Proven work experience as a WordPress developer.
• Proficiency in backend WordPress customisation using PHP and Database, as well as frontend technologies including JavaScript (jQuery), CSS (Bootstrap), and HTML.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies like CSS3, JavaScript, HTML5, and jQuery.
• Understanding and experience with JSON and API implementations.
• Ability to work with multiple APIs from various sources.
• Experience with debugging tools like Chrome Inspector.
• Strong understanding of website architecture and aesthetics.
• Project management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, fluent in spoken Mandarin is mandatory.
• Minimum 2+ years of comprehensive web development experience (for Senior level).