Associate Developer

About Valiram

Valiram is a retail company founded in 1935. The company has expanded to become a global retail industry with 520+ locations in 10 different countries. By 2027, we will be more than doubling our size to 1200, with an expected 5,500+ employees under Valiram Group. Learn more about us at www.valiram.com

Valiram Brands:

• Beauty (Victoria’s Secret, Bath & Body Works, Rituals, Molton Brown)
• Fashion (Michael Kors, Steve Madden, Tory Burch, Chloe, MLB Korea, Giuseppe Zanotti, Charles & Keith, Pedro etc)
• Accessories (Swarovski, Mont Blanc)
• Travel Retail (Hermes, Bvlgari, The Flying Emporium, Coach, Polo Ralph Lauren, Lacoste, Beaute Love, Ion Gizmos, Candy Party, Wear + When, Tumi)
• F&B (Bacha Coffee, Quivo, Godiva, TWG Tea, Laderach, Candy Party)
• Watches (Swiss Watch Gallery, Tudor, Rolex, Cartier, Tissot, Zenith, Bell & Ross, Breitling, Blancpain, Omega)

At the office: Valiram HQ is located 10 minutes to Pavilion and 5 minutes to KLCC. We offer flexibility in working schedules depending on our employee’s lifestyle preferences. Access to our staff only cafe with a view of the city to price friendly food options.

We celebrate diversity with 32 nationalities spread across our team. To embrace this diversity, we celebrate the various festivities all year round such as Hari Raya, Malaysia Day, Chinese New Year, Deepavali and Christmas.

You can engage in various activities monthly including badminton, hiking, running and language class and meet other employees from across our brands and head office. All activities are free of charge!

About the Role

In your role as an Associate Developer, you will help us continuously develop scalable web applications and e-commerce software solutions. You’ll be part of a cross-functional team that’s responsible for the full software development life cycle. You should be comfortable around front-end and back-end coding languages, development frameworks and third-party libraries. You should also be a team player with a passion for market-place application creation.

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Develop, customize, and maintain WordPress and Shopify websites according
  to brand specifications.
• Implement responsive design principles to ensure optimal performance across
  various devices and screen sizes.
• Collaborate with designers to transform wireframes and mockups into pixel-perfect website layouts.
• Customize themes, plugins, and templates to meet specific project requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues and bugs to ensure smooth website functionality.
• Optimize website performance and speed through code optimization, caching techniques, and hosting optimizations.
• Conduct thorough testing and quality assurance to identify and fix any errors or
  inconsistencies.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest WordPress and Shopify updates, trends, and best practices.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior developers when necessary.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience as a WordPress and Shopify Developer.
• Experienced in WordPress, including custom theme and plugin development.
• Extensive experience in Shopify development, including creating custom themes and customizing existing themes.
• Expert understanding of front-end web technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery.
• Expert-level proficiency in CSS frameworks such as Bootstrap for responsive web design.
• Expertise in backend coding languages such as PHP and MySQL for server-side development.
• Experience working with RESTful API integration and third-party API usage.
• Expert understanding of database management and optimization.
• Knowledge of SEO best practices and optimization techniques.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Proficiency in using Twig is a plus.
• Familiarity with React is a plus.

Why work for us?

We’re more than just a job; we’re a place where you can develop your skills, collaborate with a fantastic team, and have fun along the way! Here’s why you’ll love working with us:

• Level Up Your Career:
  • Upskill at Your Pace: Our comprehensive online training platform offers courses in communication, leadership, Excel, and more – investing in your growth.
  • Proven Development Track: Last year alone, we conducted 150 trainings and empowered 65% employees to develop their skills and competencies, paving the journey to career growth and advancement.
• Fun & Vibrant Workplace:
  • Engaged & Connected: We host numerous employee engagement activities like V-Club to build connections and a strong sense of community.
  • Celebrate Together: We value cultural traditions and celebrate major national festivals with the whole team!
  • Express Yourself: Enjoy the freedom of a fashionable dress code.
• At our HQ Office you can enjoy:
  • Convenient & Delicious: Enjoy the perk of an in-house cafe serving delicious meals at subsidized prices, so you can fuel your day without breaking the bank.
  • Effortless Travel: Our office is conveniently located within a 10-minute walk from public transportation, making your commute a breeze.
  • Parking Made Easy: Need to drive? No worries! We offer ample parking in nearby locations.
• Rewarding Benefits:
  • Shop Like an Insider: Employees can enjoy staff purchase discounts up to 30% for all the brands we cover, as well as friends & family sale annually.
  • Life Balance & Support: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Birthday Leave, Hospitalization Leave, Study Leave, Calamity Leave, Compassionate Leave, Maternity/Paternity Leave, and Marriage Leave, to support you throughout life’s stages.