WordPress Developer: Build Fast, SEO-Ready Sites

EC Markets LTD; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Wave Group is seeking a WordPress Developer to join our Albany, Auckland team. You will develop and maintain WordPress-based websites, implementing PHP code and responsive layouts from UI/UX designs.

You will customize themes and plugins, optimize performance and SEO, and collaborate with product, marketing, and design teams to deliver updates. A 3+ year track record and a Bachelor’s degree are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years WordPress or Front-End development experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant IT field.
• Strong PHP, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain websites 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.

Skills

Front-End Development

WordPress

PHP

HTML5/CSS3/JavaScript

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/SE or related field

Tools

WordPress

Job description

Global Wave Group is seeking a WordPress Developer to join our Albany, Auckland team. You will develop and maintain WordPress-based websites, implementing PHP code and responsive layouts from UI/UX designs.

You will customize themes and plugins, optimize performance and SEO, and collaborate with product, marketing, and design teams to deliver updates. A 3+ year track record and a Bachelor’s degree are required.