Senior WordPress Developer at Azeus Systems Limited

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

WordPress, PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ACF Pro, MySQL, SEO, Git, Debugging, API Integration, Performance Optimization, Security Best Practices, Custom Themes, Custom Plugins, Responsive Design, Collaboration

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Job Summary: As a Senior WordPress Developer, you will play a key role in the design, development, and maintenance of WordPress-based websites with deep expertise in Advanced Custom Fields Pro (ACF Pro). You will work closely with cross-functional teams including designers, project managers, and other developers to deliver high-quality solutions that meet client needs. You should have a deep understanding of WordPress architecture, strong PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript skills, as well as experience with theme and plugin development, customization, and optimization. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development of custom WordPress themes and plugins from scratch, ensuring best practices and high code quality, with a focus on Advanced Custom Fields Pro (ACF Pro) to create tailored components or features. Customize and extend existing themes and plugins to meet client specifications and requirements. Collaborate with designers to implement pixel-perfect, responsive WordPress websites. Optimize WordPress sites for performance, speed, and SEO. Integrate third-party APIs and external data sources into WordPress solutions. Troubleshoot and debug issues, providing timely solutions to client and team needs. Ensure the security and stability of WordPress websites by implementing necessary updates and patches. Stay up to date with the latest WordPress trends, technologies, and best practices. Work closely with project managers to provide accurate time estimates and deliverables. Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to quality standards and best practices. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 5+ years of professional WordPress development experience. Extensive experience with Advanced Custom Fields Pro (ACF Pro) and its advanced features such as flexible content fields, repeater fields, options pages, and custom blocks. Strong proficiency in PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3/SASS, and jQuery. Deep understanding of WordPress theme and plugin development, with a focus on creating scalable and maintainable builds. Expertise in building custom post types, taxonomies, and custom fields using ACF Pro to create dynamic content-driven websites. Experience optimizing WordPress websites for performance, speed, and SEO. Solid understanding of WordPress security best practices and how to implement them. Strong experience with Git and version control workflows. Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and troubleshooting skills. Write clean, well-documented, and efficient code following industry best practices and guidelines. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams. We also prefer one or more of the following qualifications: Experience building custom blocks using ACF Pro. Understanding of Technical SEO and On-page SEO. Google Analytics/GTM, GA4, Clarity, and HotJar familiarity Experience with server-side technologies and cloud hosting solutions (e.g., AWS). Understanding of continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. UI/UX design experience or collaboration with design teams to implement pixel-perfect layouts.

Responsibilities

Lead the development of custom WordPress themes and plugins, ensuring high code quality and best practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions that meet client needs.