WHAT WE DO

At Sun Asterisk, we build cutting-edge, high-performance systems to tackle complex challenges. As a developer, you will:

• Build custom WordPress themes and templates based on Figma.
• Develop and maintain WooCommerce-based eCommerce functionality.
• Customize plugins or develop new ones as needed for client requirements.
• Ensure websites are responsive, performant, SEO-friendly, and accessible.
• Integrate third-party services such as CRMs, email platforms, and analytics tools.
• Implement tracking, marketing pixels, and A/B test hooks (GTM, Facebook Pixel, etc.).
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate brand identity into engaging frontend experiences.

WHO YOU ARE

#Experience Requirements
Mandatory Skills:

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in WordPress development.
• Strong knowledge of PHP, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
• Experience with WooCommerce, ACF (Advanced Custom Fields), and Elementor or Gutenberg.
• Ability to build custom themes and templates from scratch.
• Familiarity with performance optimization (Lighthouse, caching, image compression).
• Experience with Git, version control, and deployment pipelines.
• Comfortable working in agency settings and managing multiple projects in parallel.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with non-technical teams.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Shopify, React, or Next.js is a big plus.
• Knowledge of Headless WordPress (e.g., REST API, GraphQL).
• Familiarity with Docker-based local development environments.

#Skill requirements

• Excellent English communication skills.
• Outstanding teamwork abilities.
• Proven ability to prioritize and allocate work.
• Sharp critical thinking and logical reasoning.
• Effective problem-solving skills.

#Attitude Requirements

• Customer-centric mindset
• Adaptability to change
• Commitment to continuous learning and growth

BENEFITS AND PERKS

Professional, open-minded, and creative environment:

• Work with colleagues who embrace ideas to change the society
• Respect different perspectives within a team
• Strong learning culture that promotes individual development
• The culture of taking risks to experience and thrive

Focus on individual development:

• Be consulted, accompanied, and supported in career development with the career path system (developing in expertise or management direction) that has been studied and tested for many years.
• Be oriented for individual, group, and organizational goals
• Be empowered
• Be supported to define a 3-month or 6-month goal (Goal Define Support)
• Get access to company Learning Hub online library with various courses provided by Udemy, LinkedIn,…

Special care for employees:

• Salary: Negotiable + competitive allowance (lunch, living allowance, beauty care, Japanese and IT certificates, etc.)
• 13th-month salary bonus
• Performance review: Twice/a year
• Hybrid working policy; flexible check-in, check-out
• Comprehensive health insurance Sun* Care
• Seniority Allowance
• Women care allowance: Women’s physiological leave: 2.5 hours/month; Postpartum leave for female employees with under 1-year-old children: 1 hour/day
• Policies supporting learning activities, knowledge sharing, and cultural exchange (Technology Seminar – Tech Expert, Club: Reading, Japanese, Music Club, …)
• Annual company trip and quarterly team-building activities.