Wordpress / Shopify Developer

Dutton Recruitment; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital agency in the UK seeks a talented WordPress Developer to join their innovative team. The role focuses on developing bespoke WordPress and Shopify solutions, ensuring high quality and performance. Candidates should showcase strong experience with WordPress, PHP, and frontend skills including JavaScript. The agency offers a vibrant culture, flexible hybrid working options, and an impressive benefits package including private healthcare and generous time off.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Private healthcare

22 days holiday + public holidays

Monthly team lunches

Bike to work scheme

Qualifications

• Strong experience with bespoke WordPress development, including custom post types, ACF, and Gutenberg.
• Proficiency in PHP and MySQL for backend development.
• High confidence with HTML5, CSS3 (Sass), and JavaScript for the frontend.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-quality, bespoke WordPress websites.
• Build custom themes and plugins from scratch, avoiding bloat.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for technical excellence.

Skills

WordPress Development

PHP

MySQL

HTML5

CSS3 (Sass)

JavaScript

Git

Tools

WooCommerce

REST APIs

React

Vue.js

Job description

Overview

Do you love building high-performance websites, enjoy solving complex technical puzzles, and want to work on projects for household-name brands?

I am currently partnering with a premier digital agency in Newcastle to find a talented WordPress Developer to join their high-performing, collaborative team. This agency is known for creating transformational digital products for ambitious brands across retail, travel, finance, education, and healthcare.

The Role

In this hands-on role, you will be integral to architecting, building, and supporting bespoke WordPress or Shopify solutions. You won't just be "tweaking templates" you'll be building tailored products that solve real-world business problems. Working in cross-functional teams, you will blend your technical skills with creative and strategic input to deliver meaningful results.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-quality, bespoke WordPress websites and applications.
• Build custom themes and plugins from the ground up (no "off-the-shelf" bloat).
• Collaborate closely with designers, SEO specialists, and strategy teams to ensure technical excellence.
• Optimise sites for performance, security, and scalability.
• Participate in code reviews and help drive best practices across the development lifecycle.

What You\'ll Need

• WordPress Expertise: Strong experience with bespoke WordPress development, including custom post types, ACF, and Gutenberg.
• Core Tech: Proficiency in PHP and MySQL.
• Frontend Skills: High confidence with HTML5, CSS3 (Sass), and JavaScript.
• Workflow: Experience with Git and version control workflows.
• Bonus Points: Knowledge of WooCommerce, REST APIs, or frontend frameworks like React or Vue.js.

Why Join This Team?

This agency is famous for its culture and offers an industry-leading benefits package:

• Flexibility: Flexible hybrid working (3 days in the Newcastle office, 2 from home).
• Health: Private healthcare and a Pension scheme.
• Time Off: 22 days holiday + public holidays, plus your Birthday off.
• Socials: Monthly team lunches, Friday drinks (Beer Fridge), and regular team events.
• Extras: Bike to work scheme and a highly creative, collaborative environment.

Interested in a confidential chat? If you\'re a WordPress or Shopify expert ready to take the next step in a fast-paced, rewarding agency environment, please apply today or call Peter Lowe on (phone number removed)