Web Developer

Wetpaint; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 360 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking advertising agency in South Africa seeks a skilled web developer to enhance web platforms and integrate AI-driven tools. Candidates should have 3–5 years of experience in web development, with strong skills in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP, and MySQL. This dynamic position offers competitive salary and growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for growth

Continuous training

Qualifications

• 3−5 years of experience as a web developer with exposure to both front-end and back-end coding.
• Strong understanding of web security and authentication (OAuth, JWT).
• Ability to debug, test, and problem-solve independently.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain responsive, high-performance websites and platforms.
• Implement integrations with AI-driven tools.
• Collaborate with creative teams to translate design/UI into functional web experiences.

Skills

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript (ES6+)

PHP

MySQL

WordPress

React

Vue

Angular

Git

Tools

AI frameworks

headless CMS

JAMstack

AWS

GCP

Azure

Shopify

WooCommerce

data visualization libraries

Job description

About Us

We're Wetpaint — a future-forward advertising agency where creativity meets technology.

Our mission is to lead the shift in marketing by integrating AI, automation, and data-driven creativity into everything we do.

The Role

You'll be hands-on across the stack — building, optimising, and innovating websites, microsites, and digital platforms that power our campaigns and clients.

This is not a siloed role; you'll work closely with our creatives and strategists to deliver experiences that look beautiful, function seamlessly, and evolve with AI.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain responsive, high‑performance websites and platforms (front and back end).
• Implement integrations with AI‑driven tools (chatbots, APIs, analytics, recommendation engines).
• Design and develop custom APIs and middleware to connect platforms and services.
• Collaborate with creative teams to translate design / UI into functional web experiences.
• Ensure web security, scalability, and cross‑platform performance.
• Optimise websites for SEO, speed, and accessibility.
• Experiment with new technologies (AI frameworks, headless CMS, automation workflows).
• Document code and maintain clean version control practices.

What We Offer

The chance to grow into a full‑stack AI‑savvy developer at the heart of a creative agency. Work on leading local and global brands, building cutting‑edge digital solutions. A collaborative team where creativity + tech collide.

Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities to lead innovation projects. Continuous training and exposure to AI‑driven tools, automation, and web innovation.

Requirements

• 3–5 years’ experience as a web developer with exposure to both front‑ and back‑end coding.
• Strong skills in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), PHP, and MySQL.
• Experience with WordPress and at least one modern JavaScript framework (React, Vue, Angular).
• Familiarity with backend frameworks and understanding of RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and API integrations.
• Experience with Git / version control and deployment workflows; strong grasp of web security and authentication (OAuth, JWT).
• Ability to debug, test, and problem‑solve independently; eagerness to upskill toward full‑stack proficiency and AI development; bonus – experience with Python for AI/automation scripts.
• Familiarity with AI / ML integrations (e.g., chatbot APIs, recommendation engines, OpenAI or similar tools).
• Experience with headless CMS and JAMstack; knowledge of cloud services (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Experience with e‑commerce platforms such as Shopify, WooCommerce.
• Experience with data visualization libraries or frameworks.