WordPress Website Developer

About the role

Join Jacaranda Finance’s Technology team in Brisbane to build, maintain and continuously improve our main WordPress website and related brand sites. You’ll work closely with the Head of Technology, Technology and Growth teams, taking ownership of the full development lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and enhance WordPress websites, customizing themes and plugins.
• Translate designs, mockups and wireframes into responsive, high‑performing sites.
• Manage hosting, DNS, domains, SSL and ensure website security, performance and stability.
• Improve technical SEO/AEO through audits, redirects and structured data.
• Support landing pages, A/B testing, tracking and conversion optimisation.
• Document technical decisions, build tools and processes to accelerate delivery, and provide troubleshooting support.

Required profile

• Strong WordPress expertise, including theme and plugin development.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP and MySQL.
• Linux/command‑line experience and understanding of networking, DNS and WordPress security.
• Experience with Git, Chrome Developer Tools and VSCode (or similar).
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritize tasks and communicate effectively.
• Relevant degree or equivalent practical experience.

Required skills

• WordPress theme development
• WordPress plugin development
• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript
• PHP
• MySQL
• Linux command line
• Git
• Chrome Developer Tools
• VSCode or similar IDE
• Acorn (preferred)
• Laravel (preferred)
• TypeScript (preferred)

What we offer

• $1,000 annual learning budget and Go1 Learning access
• Career development and internal progression opportunities
• Birthday leave and $500 annual leave bonus
• Free daily coffee from a local café
• Monthly Core Value Awards with prize draws up to $1,000
• Company events, team activities and volunteering opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing support
• Three office dogs: Toby, Polly and Monzi
• Great Place to Work® certified culture