Web Developer

Van Ierland Assurantiën; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative design agency in Birmingham is seeking a motivated Web Developer focused on front-end development. Responsibilities include developing custom WordPress themes, implementing web markup, and ensuring SEO best practices. Candidates should have strong experience with HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript, and familiarity with tools like React and GraphQL. This role offers a chance to progress in your career within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience building custom WordPress themes/templates.
• Experience with Headless CMS setups.
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Experience with frameworks such as Tailwind.
• Knowledge of DNS records, WHM, and cPanel.
• Understanding of SEO principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain custom WordPress themes and templates.
• Work with a headless CMS setup and Twig templating.
• Implement web markup using HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Collaborate in an agency environment.

Skills

Custom WordPress themes/templates

HTML5

CSS

JavaScript

Sass

Gulp/Webpack

Tailwind

React/Next.js

GraphQL

SEO principles

Tools

Headless CMS

WHM

cPanel

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a highly motivated Web Developer to join an exciting design agency with the head office in central Birmingham. This company has been working in the creative sector for over 30 years and has built up an excellent reputation. The role is suitable for someone looking to progress their career and who can hit the ground running.

The position will be more front-end focused, with an understanding of PHP preferred. The role involves working on custom WordPress websites from start to launch based on a Figma file, with a degree of autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain custom WordPress themes and templates from design to deployment
• Work with a headless CMS setup and Twig templating
• Implement web markup using HTML5, CSS and JavaScript
• Utilise Sass, Gulp/Webpack and frameworks such as Tailwind
• Use React/Next.js and GraphQL where appropriate
• Manage DNS records and hosting equivalents (WHM and cPanel)
• Follow SEO best practices and implement code accordingly
• Collaborate in an agency environment to deliver digital solutions

Qualifications / Experience

• Experience building custom WordPress themes/templates
• Experience with Headless CMS setups
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS and JavaScript
• Experience with Sass, Gulp/Webpack and frameworks such as Tailwind
• Experience with React/Next.js and GraphQL
• Knowledge of DNS records, WHM and cPanel
• Understanding of SEO principles and how to implement code for good SEO
• Experience in an agency environment is essential

How to apply

We are interviewing currently, so apply now for immediate consideration for the Web Developer position. For further information, contact Stuart Barnes at ITSS Recruitment.