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WordPress Developer

EC Markets
3 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Auckland, E7

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EC Markets is hiring a WordPress Developer for a full-time onsite role in Albany, Auckland, reporting to the Head of IT. You will develop and maintain WordPress sites with PHP, translate UI/UX designs into responsive high performance pages, customize themes and plugins, optimize speed and SEO, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with product, marketing and design to deliver updates. Essential: 3+ years in WordPress or front-end development, a relevant IT degree, strong PHP, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript and jQuery, hands-on experience with WordPress themes, plugins, hooks and filters, and an SEO-friendly site structure, plus professional English and Mandarin a plus. Tips: tailor your resume to show concrete projects and a portfolio, highlight REST API work and hosting/dns familiarity, and demonstrate cross-functional collaboration and problem solving; confirm willingness to be onsite in Auckland.

WordPress Developer – Global Wave Group 

Location: Albany, Auckland (Office based)  

Reports to: Head of IT 

 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Develop and maintain the
    website 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. 


Essential Requirements 

  • 3+ years of experience in WordPress or Front-End Development. 
  • Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. 
  • Strong PHP programming skills. 
  • Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery. 
  • Hands-on experience with WordPress themes, plugins, hooks, and filters. 
  • Understanding of SEO-friendly site structure. 
  • Professional English (written & verbal), Conversational Mandarin is a plus. 


Desirable 

  • Experience with Element, WPBakery, or building custom plugins. 
  • Experience in the financial industry. 
  • Knowledge of REST APIs & website integrations. 
  • Familiarity with hosting, DNS, and server environments.