Lead Lanka International (Pvt) Ltd is the software development arm of the New Zealand based software company, Iclick Online Technology Limited.
We are currently on the lookout for an experienced and result-driven WordPress Developer to join our growing team. As a WordPress Developer, you will be responsible for both front-end and back-end development — everything from plug-ins to security updates.
You will also establish and guide website architecture, so sites are attractive and user-friendly and will also play a role in WordPress training as well as troubleshooting and resolving website problems for clients and co-workers.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, implement and manage websites using WordPress
- Collaborate with members of a creative team
- Manage front-end and back-end website development
- Create WordPress plug-ins and themes
- Maintain well-documented, reusable, and transferable code
- Troubleshoot and resolve website problems for clients and co-workers
- Stay abreast of new developments in software, trends, and practices
- Research, design, and implement technical specifications for projects based on user requirements.
- Help formulate an effective, responsive design and turn it into a working website.
- Meet with clients to discuss website design and function.
- Design and build the website front-end using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
- Create the website architecture, including database and server integration.
- Design and manage the website back-end, including troubleshooting content issues and conducting performance tests.
- Generate WordPress themes and plugins, including custom theme and plugin development.
- Customize Elementor, Gutenberg, and ACF to meet client needs.
- Conduct WordPress training with clients.
- Monitor the performance of live websites and recommend improvements.
- Implement website security measures, including:
Regularly updating WordPress core, themes, and plugins
Implementing strong user authentication and access controls
Conducting regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
Configuring firewalls and intrusion detection systems
Monitoring and responding to security incidents
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
· Bachelor's degree in computer science or a similar field.
· Proven work experience as a WordPress developer.
· Strong understanding of industry trends and content management systems.
· Knowledge of front-end technologies, including CSS3, JavaScript, HTML5, and jQuery.
· Familiarity with code versioning tools such as Git, Mercurial, and SVN.
· Proficiency in Bootstrap 5 for responsive design.
· Experience with custom theme and plugin development for WordPress.
· Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders.
· Experience in handling a team of developers and leading WordPress development projects.
If you think you are a go getter with the ability to work under tight deadlines and have a PASSION to continually self-educate, up-skill, and keep up with the current trends, we need you to apply.
We offer a competitive remuneration package above industry standards along with flexible working options. Interested candidates could forward your CV’s along with a cover letter to info@iclick.co.nz and tell us why you believe you are the right person for the job.
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