Midweight WordPress Developer (Headless CMS) (CPT Hybrid)

DataFin; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic Platform Development Agency in Cape Town is seeking a highly passionate Midweight WordPress Developer. You will have the opportunity to create engaging digital experiences and develop WordPress websites using templates and custom post types. The ideal candidate has 5 years of web development experience, including expertise in PHP, JavaScript, and MySQL. This role offers a creative environment focused on delivering innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Web Development.
• Extensive experience with WordPress Frontend Development using technologies like HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Extensive experience with WordPress Backend Development including PHP and MySQL.

Responsibilities

• Develop WordPress websites using templates and Gutenberg blocks.
• Develop Frontend experiences and Backend user interfaces.
• Integrate third-party tools and APIs.

Skills

WordPress Frontend Development

JavaScript

HTML5

CSS

PHP

MySQL

WP REST API

JSON

Figma

Adobe Illustrator

Tools

Web Servers

CDNs

Continuous Integrations (CI)

Job description

Overview

ENVIRONMENT: HELP build the global footprint of a dynamic Platform Development Agency seeking a highly passionate Midweight WordPress Developer with Gutenberg blocks and Headless / Sanity io experience. Playing a pivotal role in the pursuit to drive success in digital for clients, you will create engaging digital experiences. You will develop WordPress websites utilising templates, Gutenberg blocks, custom post types, and taxonomies, develop Frontend experiences and Backend user interfaces and troubleshoot and solve complex technical bugs/challenges. The ideal candidate will have 5 years’ Web Development experience including WordPress Frontend Development using the following technologies: HTML5, SaaS (or equivalent preprocessor)/CSS, and JavaScript and proficiency with PHP, MySQL, WP REST API & JSON.

Duties

• Develop WordPress websites utilising templates, Gutenberg blocks, custom post types, and taxonomies.
• Develop Frontend experiences and Backend user interfaces using modern best practices in web languages.
• Integrate third-party tools and APIs.
• Implement content migration processes and techniques.
• Conduct cross-browser and cross-device testing.
• Troubleshoot and solve complex technical bugs/challenges.
• Implement modifications, updates, and improvements on existing projects.
• Work directly with clients and Project Managers to plan the technical scope of their projects and lead client training as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Web Development.
• Extensive experience with WordPress Frontend Development using the following technologies: HTML5, SaaS (or equivalent preprocessor)/CSS, and JavaScript.
• Extensive experience with WordPress Backend Development using the following technologies: PHP, MySQL, WP REST API, JSON.
• Intermediate experience with SysAdmins and DevOps using the following, or equivalent, technologies: Web Servers, DNS, CDNs, Continuous Integrations (CI), Security and Performance Management.
• Extensive experience with responsive development, graceful degradation, and progressive enhancement.
• Strong working knowledge of Figma and Adobe Illustrator.
• Strong understanding of accessibility, modern web design principles, user experience, information architecture, and social media.

Advantageous

• Digital Agency experience.

Attributes

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to convey complex ideas with brevity to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage time and balance multiple projects.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Highly creative and resourceful.
• Passion and pride in your work.