This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, design-led environment where your work will directly contribute to building high-performing, visually compelling websites and web applications. You will work closely with designers and an experienced developer to bring digital concepts to life.
This is a hybrid position that requires around two days a week onsite, so candidates must be within a reasonable commuting distance to Basingstoke and ideally have access to a car.
Key Responsibilities
* Build, customise and maintain bespoke WordPress themes and plugins.
* Translate design wireframes into responsive, cross-browser compatible websites.
* Write clean, scalable code using PHP, JavaScript, SCSS and TypeScript.
* Optimise database queries using SQL for performance and reliability.
* Support deployment processes and manage AWS and Linux server configurations.
* Troubleshoot functional issues and implement fixes efficiently.
* Stay informed on the latest web technologies, best practices and tools.
Essential Skills and Experience
* Demonstrable experience developing with WordPress, including theme and plugin development.
* Strong grasp of responsive web design principles and front-end frameworks.
* Confident using Visual Studio Code or similar IDEs for editing and debugging.
* Solid understanding of database interaction such as MySQL or SQL.
* Exposure to cloud platforms, ideally AWS.
* Comfortable working in a Linux-based environment.
* Familiarity with modern front-end tooling including SCSS and TypeScript.
* A proactive approach to solving problems and contributing ideas.
Desirable Skills
* Understanding of technical SEO.
* Ability to offer input on UI and UX design improvements.
* Working knowledge of Python.
What is on Offer
* Salary between £37,500 and £42,500 depending on your experience.
* Hybrid working model offering office-based collaboration with flexibility to work from home.
* Career progression within a fast-growing agency.
* Relaxed and inclusive working culture.
* Company pension scheme.
* Free on-site parking.
To Apply
If you are a WordPress Developer looking for a collaborative agency environment where you can grow your skills, please apply with your CV today for immediate consideration.
Ripple Recruitment is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. My client is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Due to high volumes of interest, we can only respond to shortlisted applicants
Salary description
£37500.00 - £42500.00 per year