Web Developer

ITSS Recruitment Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design agency in Birmingham is seeking a motivated Web Developer to create custom WordPress websites. Candidates should have strong front-end development skills and experience in an agency environment. This is an opportunity to work on exciting projects and progress your career in a creative setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing custom WordPress websites.
• Strong front-end development skills with an understanding of on-page PHP.
• Experience in an agency environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop custom WordPress websites from Figma designs to launch.
• Collaborate with design and development teams.
• Maintain a front-end focus while applying PHP knowledge.

Skills

WordPress: building custom themes/templates

Headless CMS

Web markup: HTML5, CSS, JavaScript

React/Next.js and GraphQL

SEO principles and implementation

Tools

Twig

Sass, Gulp/Webpack and frameworks such as Tailwind

DNS records

WHM and 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 will suit someone looking to progress their career and hit the ground running with a portfolio of custom WordPress websites.

Responsibilities

• Develop custom WordPress websites from Figma designs through to launch, with autonomy to build sites from start to finish.
• Maintain a front-end focus while applying on-page PHP understanding where required.
• Collaborate with design and development teams to deliver high-quality digital solutions.

Required skills and experience

• WordPress: building custom themes/templates
• Headless CMS
• Twig
• Web markup: HTML5, CSS, JavaScript
• Sass, Gulp/Webpack and frameworks such as Tailwind
• React/Next.js and GraphQL
• DNS records
• WHM and cPanel
• SEO principles and how to implement code to good SEO best practices
• Experience in an agency environment is essential

How to apply

You will be an enthusiastic Web Developer, a good communicator and have a natural desire to create amazing digital solutions. We are interviewing currently, so apply now for immediate consideration for the Web Developer position or contact Stuart Barnes at ITSS Recruitment for further information.