Senior Fullstack Developer
Job Description
Develop and maintain custom WordPress themes and plugins, optimizing sites for speed, security, and SEO.Maintain the WordPress instance for the financial product database and containerized applications.Create and enhance user interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, ensuring cross-browser compatibility and mobile responsiveness.Develop and/or maintain containerized applications for Key Facts Sheets, ensuring at least 99% uptime.Troubleshoot and resolve any issues related to database performance or containerized applications functionality.Collaborate with a decentralized team to: implement new features and functionality, as well as trouble-shoot on WordPress and containerized application platforms.Monitor and optimize the performance of WordPress and containerized applications to ensure efficient operation.Manage MySQL server to oversee and maintain the financial product database.Ensure cohesive integration between front-end and back-end systems, debugging and resolving technical issues across the stack.Assume the role of ‘Lead Developer’ for all aspects associated with WordPress within the team.Document processes and procedures for maintaining the WordPress instance and associated services.Lead the knowledge transfer process ‘in-house’ from current out-sourced developers.
Qualification
Minimum 7 years experience in WordPress development, including theme and plugin development.
Experience with responsive design principles and mobile optimization.
Minimum 5 years experience working with MySQL databases in a web development environment.
Experience deploying and managing WordPress instances and Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS).
Experience with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Familiarity with version control systems like Git or Bit Bucket for managing codebase.
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to MySQL databases and AWS deployments.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in an Agile development environment.
Prior experience in financial services or banking industry would be well regarded.
Experience maintaining and updating Java-written financial calculators whilst not essential, would be highly regarded.
Full-time WFH but must be open to visiting the office (Ortigas, Pasig City) on a NEEDS BASIS like seminars, trainings, major company events (Teambuilding on June and Year-end Party on December), and Executives in town.
Company will provide equipment/laptop by November 2024. Applicant must have existing equipment as back-up and if considered for the role before November 2024.
Internet Speed must be at least 75MBPS.
About The Financial Service
The company has grown from a small family business into a leading non-bank lender, managing a diverse portfolio of loans and investments. It is self-funded through bonds and actively supports its community by offering employees paid charity days and participating in local initiatives.