Frontend / WordPress Developer

Different Technologies Pty Ltd.; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative digital production agency is seeking a talented Frontend PHP WordPress developer to lead their WordPress projects and dive into mobile app development using React Native. This role offers the chance to work with exciting brands, utilizing the latest technologies to create engaging web experiences. If you are passionate about web development and eager to enhance your skills in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Join a team that values creativity and technical excellence, and make a significant impact in the digital landscape.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of web development experience, including WordPress and JavaScript frameworks.
• Strong skills in PHP, MySQL, and RESTful APIs.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop desktop, web, and mobile applications.
• Communicate effectively with clients and gather software requirements.
• Ensure adherence to development best practices and standards.

Skills

Web Development

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

TypeScript

PHP

MySQL

WordPress

React

Redux

RESTful APIs

GIT

Figma

Tools

Webpack

Gulp

NPM

Babel

Yarn

Azure Cloud

Job description

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR

Bluegrass Digital is a leading digital production agency, working with both South African and International clients. We are looking for an experienced Frontend PHP Wordpress developer to join us, and oversee internally our WordPress development as well as work on new Frontend projects. You will have the opportunity to grow within the mobile application space specifically using React Native. You will be energetic; passionate about using the latest technologies; and eager to grow your skills. You will work on some big brand names, some small brand names, build some cool projects and have fun all the way giving you exposure to the latest technologies being used on the web today.

KEY SKILLS

• Minimum of 4+ years' experience in web development
• HTML and CSS (including SASS and/or LESS) essential
• Good experience with JavaScript and TypeScript
• PHP / MySQL / SQLite
• Experience with more than one JS framework/library preferred (React, Vue, Angular etc.)
• Experience in developing/maintaining WordPress Content Management Systems
• Experience with the following technologies used for our React Native app development: React, Redux, Redux-saga, React-router for web, react-navigation for native, Jest/mocha etc. for unit tests, Redux form, eslint
• JavaScript related tooling (Webpack, Gulp, NPM, Babel, Yarn etc.) is essential
• Excellent understanding of source control best practice and branching strategies, using tools like GIT, Bitbucket, SourceTree
• Ability to write custom/native JavaScript for projects
• Experience delivering projects from designs and functional specs through to production
• Working with the Figma design tool
• High level of attention to detail, both in matching a design and ensuring a smooth user experience
• Experience working with RESTful APIs
• Good understanding of UX and ability to challenge UX Wireframe & Design thinking where required

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Architect, develop, test, and support desktop, web, WordPress and mobile applications
• Provide solid, accurate development cost estimates
• Research and evaluate software related technologies and products.
• Grow your knowledge of JavaScript frameworks (React, React Native)
• Good WordPress database and server-side application skills with MySQL
• Gain knowledge and experience with Azure Cloud platform
• Communicating with authority and lucidity to clients and team members
• Gather customer software requirements and develop related software applications and programs (to spec)
• Abide by development best practice guidelines – this is must! Also remaining in touch with current trends and technologies so that you can input into the team technologies used and processes
• Implement and ensure Bluegrass development standards and general development best practices are adhered to across your projects
• Code audits and reviews
• Assist and support other team members on their projects (if required)
• Interact with clients to determine their requirements and needs
• Resolve and troubleshoot project issues