Full Stack Engineer (WordPress)

About the role

We are looking for a Full Stack Engineer specialized in WordPress to join Global Wave Group’s IT team in Albany, Auckland. You will build and maintain high‑performance web sites, turning UI/UX designs into responsive pages.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the website using WordPress and PHP.
• Build responsive, high‑performance web pages from UI/UX designs.
• Customize WordPress themes and 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.

Required profile

• 3+ years of experience in WordPress or front‑end development.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a 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 architecture.
• Professional English (written & verbal); conversational Mandarin is a plus.

Required skills

• WordPress theme and plugin development
• PHP
• HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery
• Elementor, WPBakery
• Custom plugin creation
• REST API integration
• Website performance optimization
• Hosting, DNS and server environment management
• SEO best practices