£25,000-£30,000
Our well-established and growing e-commerce client is seeking a Junior Web Developer to support the ongoing development, maintenance, and optimisation of their online platforms. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior developer with hands-on experience across WordPress, WooCommerce, front-end development, and e-commerce technologies, to work within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain and enhance WordPress and WooCommerce websites
* Upload and manage products, pricing, categories, and promotional content
* Support website updates, backups, plugin management, and security checks
* Troubleshoot website issues, bugs, and plugin conflicts
* Develop and implement small custom features using PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
* Support website performance optimisation and mobile responsiveness
* Assist with SEO improvements including metadata and on-page optimisation
* Work closely with marketing teams on landing pages and campaign content
* Monitor website performance, uptime, and search console issues
* Support testing and deployment of website changes
* Occasionally assist with basic internal IT and digital support tasks
Required Skills & Experience
* Degree or equivalent qualification within IT, Web Development, or Computer Science
* Commercial or project-based experience with WordPress and WooCommerce
* Strong HTML, CSS, and JavaScript skills
* Working knowledge of PHP and WordPress customisation
* Experience working with Gutenberg editor and block themes
* Understanding of responsive web design principles
* Basic MySQL/phpMyAdmin knowledge
* Strong attention to detail and communication skills
* Proactive and enthusiastic approach to learning and development
Desirable Skills
* Experience developing or modifying WordPress plugins/themes
* Understanding of SEO best practices
* Knowledge of Git version control
* Experience with REST APIs or integrations
* Previous IT or technical support exposure
Package
* Company pension
* Employee discount scheme
* Free on-site parking
* Broad technical exposure and development opportunities
* Supportive and collaborative team environment
Salary description
£25000.00 - £30000.00 per year