WordPress Developer

WediaLab; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company based in Kuala Lumpur is looking for a WordPress Developer to enhance website functionality using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP. The role requires expertise in backend and frontend technologies, along with a strong command of Mandarin. You will collaborate with teams to ensure cross-platform compatibility and troubleshoot website issues. A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and at least 2 years of web development experience are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a WordPress developer.
• Understanding of multiple APIs from various sources.
• Strong understanding of website architecture and aesthetics.
• Minimum 2+ years of comprehensive web development experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop website functionality using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP.
• Ensure cross-browser and device compatibility.
• Create and maintain databases for website functionality.
• Optimise website performance.
• Ensure website usability and user-friendliness.
• Collaborate with web designers and content creators.
• Troubleshoot and resolve website issues.
• Stay updated with industry trends.

Skills

Backend WordPress customisation using PHP

Frontend technologies including JavaScript (jQuery)

CSS (Bootstrap)

HTML

JSON and API implementations

Debugging tools like Chrome Inspector

Project management skills

Fluent in spoken Mandarin

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

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).