Front End Developer

Khula Placements; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Cape Town is looking for a Senior WordPress Front end Developer to build, maintain, and optimize WordPress websites. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in WordPress development, expertise in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and a strong portfolio showcasing custom themes and plugins. This role offers a salary range of R25,000 - R35,000 and the opportunity to work in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in WordPress development with a strong portfolio.
• Expertise in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Deep understanding of WordPress and Divi.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of custom WordPress themes and plugins using DIVI.
• Work closely with teams for seamless integration.
• Ensure websites are responsive and optimized.

Skills

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

WordPress

DIVI

Responsive Design

eCommerce

Job description

Overview

FRONT END DEVELOPER

R25000 - R35000 negotiable

Job description

As a Senior WordPress Front end Developer you will be responsible for building, maintaining, and optimizing WordPress websites. You will collaborate closely with the team, design and develop to create beautiful, functional, and scalable websites. Your expertise in front-end development, and WordPress best practices will be crucial in delivering websites.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of custom WordPress themes and plugins using DIVI.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration between front-end and back-end systems.
• Ensure websites are responsive, optimized for performance, and SEO-friendly.
• Troubleshoot and resolve WordPress-related issues quickly and efficiently.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends, tools, and technologies in web development.
• Contribute to technical documentation and best practices.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in WordPress development, with a strong portfolio showcasing custom themes and plugins.
• Expertise in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Deep understanding of WordPress and Divi.
• Strong understanding of responsive design and mobile-first development.
• Experience with eCommerce platforms is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.