Senior Web Developer: WordPress & Web Apps Lead (Hybrid)

AdFarm Partnership; Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

RRSP contributions

Health Spending Account

Cell phone reimbursements

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

AdFarm Partnership in Guelph, ON seeks a Senior Web Developer to transform creative ideas into robust digital experiences. You will own large WordPress sites and custom web apps, delivering scalable solutions from concept through launch and beyond.

You will collaborate with design and project teams, ensuring accessible, high-performing results while mentoring juniors and balancing timelines and budgets.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of professional web development experience.
• Extensive WordPress development with custom themes/plugins.
• Strong front-end skills with HTML, CSS, JS and modern frameworks.
• Back-end proficiency in PHP; knowledge of Node.js/Python is a plus.
• Experience with relational databases and API integrations.
• Focus on responsive, accessible, high-performance websites.
• Experience with Android/iOS development is desirable.
• Proven ability to mentor junior developers and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of large-scale WordPress sites and web apps.
• Build responsive, fast websites with front-end/back-end tech.
• Manage content systems like WordPress, Drupal and HubSpot.
• Integrate APIs, CRMs, analytics and marketing platforms.
• Support native app development when needed.
• Collaborate with design and project teams to translate concepts.
• Identify challenges early and propose practical solutions.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and ensure QA and security.
• Mentor junior developers and review code for quality.
• Estimate effort with project managers and meet budgets.
• Maintain high standards while adapting to changing priorities.
• Stay current with tech and industry best practices.

Skills

WordPress development

PHP backend

JavaScript frameworks (React/Vue/Angu)

APIs & integrations

Responsive design

SEO & accessibility

Mentoring junior developers

Git/version control

Cross-team collaboration

Mobile development knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

WordPress

Drupal

HubSpot

Git

REST APIs

MySQL

React

Job description

AdFarm Partnership in Guelph, ON seeks a Senior Web Developer to transform creative ideas into robust digital experiences. You will own large WordPress sites and custom web apps, delivering scalable solutions from concept through launch and beyond.

You will collaborate with design and project teams, ensuring accessible, high-performing results while mentoring juniors and balancing timelines and budgets.