Backend WordPress Developer

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic web design agency based in London seeks an ambitious Back End Developer to enhance high-traffic websites, particularly within the EdTech sector. This position involves close collaboration with both back-end and front-end teams, emphasizing innovative problem-solving and technical expertise. Ideal candidates should possess strong PHP and JS skills, with a rich background in WordPress development.

Qualifications

• An outstanding understanding of PHP, JS, MySQL, and REST APIs.
• Proven track records using WordPress for high-traffic websites.
• Experience with custom Gutenberg themes and MemberPress plugin is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop complex back end functions for high traffic websites.
• Ensure smooth deployment and thorough testing of fixes.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to enhance user experience.

Skills

PHP

JavaScript

MySQL

REST API

GIT

WordPress

Problem-solving

Time management

Job description

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SoBold is a high-performance, WordPress website design and development agency based in London. We are a dedicated team that all share the same values in the production and delivery of our work. Our values are kindness, accountability, creative thinking, awareness and teamwork.

We are looking for an ambitious, experienced, and creative Back End Developer to join our team. You will be working on our largest projects, including an ambitious SAAS based website in the EdTech space, helping to improve and grow their existing website.

In this role, you will work closely with other Back End and Front End WordPress Developers and will report directly to the Technical Director.

You must be confident and willing to bring innovative ideas to the table.

Work Composition

• 50% Back End Development
• 30% Testing / Quality Assurance
• 10% Supporting Junior Colleagues
• 10% Front End Development

Key Responsibilities

• Researching, planning and then developing more complicated pieces of back end functionality that can be used on high traffic websites and web platforms.
• Ensuring smooth deployment of functionality and fixes ensuring they are thoroughly tested.
• Compile and analyse data, processes, and codes to troubleshoot problems and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborating with the front-end developers and other team members to establish objectives and design more functional, cohesive code to enhance the user experience.
• Developing ideas for new programs, products, or features by monitoring industry developments and trends.
• Recording data and reporting it to the proper parties, such as clients or leadership.
• Participating in continuing education and training to remain current on best practices, learn new programming languages, and better assist other team members.

Key Requirements

• An outstanding understanding of specific languages, including PHP and JS, and of MySQL and REST API’s.
• Strong understanding of the web development lifecycle, programming techniques and tools.
• Very good knowledge of GIT based workflows.
• A proven track record of working using WordPress to develop scalable, high-traffic websites.
• Experience building custom Gutenburg themes.
• Focus on efficiency, user experience, and process improvement.
• Excellent project and time management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently or with a group.
• Taking lead on back-end elements of projects, as needed.
• Experience developing with and extending the MemberPress plugin would be highly advantageous.