Web Development Manager (Full-Stack)

Centaur Digital Marketing Ph Inc; Makati; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Centaur Digital Marketing Ph Inc is seeking a Web Development Manager (Full-Stack) to oversee the development, deployment, and maintenance of client websites. You will lead a team, drive WordPress customization, and support Shopify integrations while ensuring security and performance.

The role requires strong full-stack development skills, experience mentoring developers, and the ability to manage multiple websites across hybrid onsite and remote work arrangements in Makati.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent professional experience may be considered.
• At least 6 years of professional web development experience including full-stack work.
• Experience leading, supervising, or mentoring developers.
• Strong WordPress development experience and ecommerce maintenance knowledge.
• Experience managing multiple websites or projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, deployment, maintenance, and improvement of client websites.
• Develop and customize WordPress sites, themes, plugins, and third-party integrations.
• Support Shopify websites through theme updates, app integrations, tracking, and troubleshooting.
• Manage hosting, migrations, domains, DNS, SSL, staging, backups, and deployments.
• Monitor website security, performance, vulnerabilities, and risks.
• Review code to ensure quality, security, accessibility, and performance.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and act as primary technical escalation point.
• Mentor and guide the web development team; assign workloads and monitor timelines.
• Provide estimates, recommendations, and feasibility checks for projects.
• Collaborate with Account Management, Design, SEO, and Marketing teams.

Skills

PHP

MySQL

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

WordPress

WordPress themes

WordPress plugins

APIs

Security

Performance optimization

Git

CI/CD

Cloud platforms

CI/CD processes

Responsive development

Core Web Vitals

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology / Computer Engineering

Tools

Shopify

Job description

The role will oversee the development, maintenance, security, and technical performance of client websites. The ideal candidate has strong WordPress and full-stack development experience, working knowledge of Shopify, and the ability to guide a small team while remaining actively involved in development and troubleshooting.

LEVEL: Managerial

POSITION: Web Development Manager (Full-Stack)

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time

WORK SETUP: Hybrid (3x Onsite, 2x WFH) | Monday - Friday

WORK LOCATION: Aguirre Street, Makati City

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

• Lead the development, deployment, maintenance, and improvement of client websites.

• Develop and customize WordPress websites, themes, plugins, and third-party integrations.

• Support Shopify websites through theme updates, app integrations, tracking implementation, and troubleshooting.

• Manage website hosting, migrations, domains, DNS, SSL, staging environments, backups, and deployments.

• Monitor website security, performance, vulnerabilities, suspicious activity, and other technical risks.

• Review code and ensure websites meet quality, security, accessibility, and performance standards before deployment.

• Troubleshoot complex website issues and act as the team’s primary technical escalation point.

• Manage, mentor, and provide technical guidance to the web development team.

• Assign and monitor workloads to ensure projects are delivered according to scope and timeline.

• Assess technical requirements and provide estimates, recommendations, and feasibility checks for potential and existing projects.

• Work closely with Account Management, Design, SEO, Performance Marketing, and Business Development teams.

• Clearly explain technical issues, risks, timelines, and recommended solutions to both technical and non-technical team members and clients.

• Provide timely and accurate project updates, proactively flag potential delays or blockers, and clearly outline the required next steps.

• Maintain proper documentation for websites, hosting environments, integrations, and deployment procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent professional experience may also be considered.

• At least 6 years of professional web development experience, including hands-on full-stack development.

• Previous experience leading, supervising, or mentoring developers.

• Strong experience developing and maintaining WordPress websites.

• Working knowledge of Shopify and ecommerce website maintenance.

• Experience managing multiple websites or development projects simultaneously.

• Agency or multi-client experience is preferred.

• Strong portfolio of completed website projects.

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

SKILLS:

• Strong proficiency in PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

• Strong knowledge of WordPress themes, plugins, APIs, security, and performance optimization.

• Working knowledge of Shopify Liquid, theme customization, and app integrations.

• Experience with APIs, forms, CRM systems, payment gateways, analytics, and other third-party integrations.

• Familiarity with Git and version-control workflows.

• Experience with hosting environments, DNS, SSL, CDN, website migrations, backups, and restoration.

• Understanding of responsive development, browser compatibility, accessibility, technical SEO, and Core Web Vitals.

• Familiarity with cloud platforms and CI/CD processes is an advantage.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Strong technical judgment and problem-solving skills

• Hands-on approach to development and troubleshooting

• Leadership and mentoring ability

• Clear communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Proactive and transparent project communication

• Strong attention to detail and quality

• Good organization, documentation, and time management

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and raise potential risks early

BENEFITS:

All benefits are granted to regular employees only.

INTERVIEW PROCESS:

We require all applicants to take an exam as part of the screening process. No exam submission means no interview. This helps us assess if you're qualified for the position without wasting your time.

Below is the step-by-step process:

1. Exam Submission:

   1. After receiving your application, an HR representative will email you the exam.

2. Initial Interview:

   1. Once you pass the exam, we will schedule you for an initial interview within 2-3 working days after exam submission.

3. Departmental Interview (Second Interview):

   1. If you pass the initial interview, a second interview will be scheduled 1 week after your initial interview. Please take note that it may take up to 2 weeks depending on the availability of the interviewer.

4. Final Interview:

   1. The last step is the final interview with the CEO | Managing Director, which may take one week or more, depending on their availability.