WordPress Developer

<h2>WordPress Developer – Global Wave Group</h2><h2>Location: Albany, Auckland (Office based)</h2><h2>Reports to: Head of IT</h2><h2></h2><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Develop andmaintainthe<br>website usingWordPress and PHP.</li></ul><ul><li>Build responsive, high-performance web pages from UI/UX designs.</li></ul><ul><li>CustomizeWordPress themes &amp; plugins; write clean PHP code.</li></ul><ul><li>Optimizewebsite performance, speed,SEOstructure, and user experience.</li></ul><ul><li>Troubleshoot bugs, refine workflows, and improve site functionality.</li></ul><ul><li>Work closely with product, marketing, and design teams to deliver updates.</li></ul><h2>Essential Requirements</h2><ul><li>3+ years of experiencein WordPress or Front-End Development.</li></ul><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree inIT, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.</li></ul><ul><li>Strong PHP programming skills.</li></ul><ul><li>ProficiencyinHTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery.</li></ul><ul><li>Hands-on experience with WordPress themes, plugins, hooks, and filters.</li></ul><ul><li>Understanding of SEO-friendly site structure.</li></ul><ul><li>Professional English (written &amp; verbal), Conversational Mandarin is a plus.</li></ul><h2>Desirable</h2><ul><li>Experience withElement,WPBakery, or building custom plugins.</li></ul><ul><li>Experience inthe financialindustry.</li></ul><ul><li>Knowledge of REST APIs &amp; website integrations.</li></ul><ul><li>Familiarity with hosting, DNS, and server environments.</li></ul>