14 Wordpress Developer jobs in Malaysia

This job involves creating and improving websites using WordPress. You might like this role because it offers opportunities to solve problems, learn new technologies, and collaborate with a team to ensure high-quality projects.

1. Build and maintain custom web-based applications.
2. Develop effective code, maintain existing codebases, troubleshoot, debug, and test.
3. Report progress and issues regularly, and propose initiatives to improve projects.
4. Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends to apply them to projects.
5. Maintain high standards of software quality by establishing good practices and habits.

• Diploma, Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma, Bachelor's Degree in Computer/Telecommunication Science & Technology or equivalent.
• At least one year of experience in PHP web development.
• Experience with PHP MVC frameworks, preferably Laravel.
• Experience using version control systems such as Git.
• Passion for coding standards and clean code.
• Knowledge of web security practices (e.g., session management, XSS prevention).
• Portfolio submission is encouraged.
• Languages required: English, Bahasa Malaysia; Mandarin speakers are highly preferred.

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• Country Malaysia
• Postal Code 50300

M.S. Star Travel Agencies Sdn Bhd is a travel agency specializing in providing exceptional travel and tourism services. With a team of less than 50 dedicated employees, the company is committed to offering personalized and memorable travel experiences to its customers. Established with a mission to create unforgettable journeys for all travelers, M.S. Star Travel Agencies Sdn Bhd aims to be a leading player in the travel industry.

1. Design, develop, and maintain WordPress websites tailored to business needs.
2. Build custom themes, plugins, and widgets to enhance functionality.
3. Integrate third-party APIs (e.g., RESTful, SOAP, JSON) seamlessly with WordPress.
4. Create and manage custom taxonomies, post types, and archive templates.
5. Develop fully responsive, mobile-friendly designs using Elementor Pro and custom code.
6. Ensure all updates and changes are rigorously tested in a sandbox/staging environment before deployment.
7. Troubleshoot performance, security, and compatibility issues across the site.
8. Collaborate with designers, content creators, and other team members to deliver a cohesive user experience.
9. Optimise websites for speed, mobile performance, and SEO best practices.
10. Implement and maintain WordPress security measures to protect against vulnerabilities.
11. Ensure seamless deployment of updates, features, and integrations with minimal downtime.

1. Extensive experience with WordPress development, including themes and plugins.
2. Proficiency with Elementor Pro for advanced responsive design.
3. Expertise in API integrations and troubleshooting (RESTful APIs, JSON, etc.).
4. Skilled in managing custom taxonomies, post types, and archive structures.
5. Knowledge of WordPress coding standards and best practices for clean, maintainable code.
6. Experience with testing and debugging in a sandbox/staging environment before going live.
7. Ability to install, update, and customise plugins while ensuring compatibility.
8. Strong focus on website security, including vulnerability scanning and prevention.
9. Experience with performance optimisation, including improving load times and reducing bottlenecks.
10. Familiarity with SEO practices, including schema markup and metadata implementation.
11. Comfortable managing hosting environments (e.g., cPanel, Plesk, cloud hosting) and server configurations.
12. Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
13. Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail and quality.

1. Competitive salary with performance-based increments.
2. Opportunities for professional development, including training, seminars, and industry events.
3. Exclusive travel discounts, including nett fares for personal and family travel needs.
4. Flexible work culture with a casual dress code and flexible working hours.
5. Medical cover, including a medical allowance and insurance benefits.
6. A vibrant workspace featuring a collaborative and inclusive team culture with team-building activities.
7. Centrally located office for efficient commutes.
8. Work-life balance with a 5-day work week, annual leave, and performance bonuses.

What do you need to succeed?

1. Good understanding of front-end technologies, including HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, JavaScript, jQuery
2. Experience building user interfaces for websites and/or web applications
3. Experience designing and developing responsive design websites
4. Comfortable working with debugging tools like Firebug, Chrome inspector, etc.
5. Ability to understand CSS changes and their ramifications to ensure consistent style across platforms and browsers
6. Ability to convert comprehensive layout and wireframes into working HTML pages
7. Knowledge of how to interact with RESTful APIs and formats (JSON, XML)
8. Proficient understanding of code versioning tools
9. Strong understanding of PHP back-end development

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Job Summary:

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.

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.