PHP Developer (Wordpress)

About TSL:

TSL Media Group is Singapores leading data-driven and content-led media tech collective. The Group has a team of over 200 staff and is home to some of the most well-loved media brands in the region, such as TheSmartLocal, Must Share News and Eatbook. Driven by a mission to connect the world through a hyperlocal lens, TSL Media Group has an annual viewership of over 200 million pageviews and 200 million video views across all of its websites and social media platforms. For more information, visit https://tslmedia.sg/

TSL is built on an energetic and collaborative work culture. We operate on hybrid work arrangements in a bid to aid employees balance work life and personal life.

Our Malaysian team is based in Mid Valley City, Kuala Lumpur. Join us in contributing to the success of a high-performing tech-savvy team!

About the role...

We are seeking a skilled and self-motivated PHP Developer to join us. The successful candidate will also constantly provide value-adding inputs to enhance the features of our tech products.

The tech team in TSL Media creates our own proprietary tech that helps support our companies such as media monitoring/data systems and our own internal HR system. The team also maintains all the websites and web services across the organisation, all of which are challenging major roles that would look great on your CV.

What you will do:

• Develop and maintain custom WordPress themes and plugins.
• Customize existing plugins and themes to meet specific business requirements.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve front-end and back-end issues.
• Ensure site performance, security, and scalability.
• Collaborate with designers and other developers to deliver seamless user experiences.
• Maintain documentation of code, configurations, and processes.
• Familiarity with headless WordPress or REST APIs.
• Understanding of SEO and accessibility best practices.
• Undertake any other ad-hoc assignments as required

The successful candidate should have:

• At least 23 years of proven experience in WordPress and PHP development.
• Strong understanding of WordPress core, themes, and plugin architecture.
• Proficiency in PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and MySQL.
• Experience with plugin customization and third-party integrations.
• Familiarity with debugging tools and performance tuning techniques.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver high-quality code on schedule.
• Good problem-solving and communication skills.

Why you&aposll love working with us:

Flex-Work Arrangements: Weve got you covered whether you are a home-office hero or love to soak in the office vibes. For up to 10 days a year, embrace the freedom to work from any location that suits you best.

Collaborative Environment: Collaborate with a crew of passionate creators who live and breathe creativity.

Comprehensive Welfare and Benefits: Access a wide range of support and benefits to enhance your well-being.

Come As You Are!

Were all about celebrating what makes you uniquely youquirks, creativity, and all! Everyone gets a fair shot here, because equity isnt just a buzzword, its how we roll. Different perspectives spark the best ideas, so were building a team where every voice is heard, valued, and celebrated. Bring your whole selfwe cant wait to see what magic youll create with us!