Wordpress Developer

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

Job summary

A leading company in website development is seeking a Wordpress Developer to design and optimize responsive websites. The ideal candidate will work closely with the team to translate design files into functional websites, ensuring quality and performance while meeting tight deadlines. A strong portfolio and familiarity with various web technologies are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio showcasing website creation and a range of designs required.
• Experience with web-based programming languages (Javascript, PHP, etc.) preferred.
• Must submit a portfolio link with examples of code.

Responsibilities

• Build and optimize WordPress websites according to Figma designs.
• Collaborate with the Website Director and Squad members to translate design concepts.
• Ensure high-quality, maintainable code optimized for performance.

Skills

Figma

WordPress

HTML

CSS

UX/UI Design Principles

Javascript

PHP

DNS management

SEO (RankMath SEO Plugin)

Job description

Our new Wordpress Developer will design, build, and optimize websites, translating Figma mockups into responsive, user-friendly Wordpress sites.

Responsibilities:

• Website Development: Build and optimize WordPress (via Bricks Builder) websites according to Figma design files and development notes, ensuring that all websites meet best practices in responsiveness, speed, and SEO.

• Collaboration: Work closely with the Website Director and other Squad members to ensure the successful translation of design concepts into fully functional websites.

• Code Quality: Ensure high-quality, maintainable, and standards-compliant code that is optimized for performance across all devices and platforms.

• Problem-Solving: Proactively troubleshoot issues related to site functionality and collaborate with the Web Squad to resolve technical challenges.

• Time Management: Plan and execute complex web design/development projects, ensuring all deadlines are met and that sites are launched smoothly.

• A strong portfolio showcasing website creation and a range of designs.

• Required Proficiency with:

  • Figma

  • WordPress

  • HTML & CSS

  • UX/UI Design Principles

• Preference will be given to applicants with additional proficiency in:

  • Bricksbuilder.io (for WordPress)

  • Web-based programming languages (Javascript, PHP, etc.)

  • CCS Frameworks (Bootstrap, Foundation, Intuit, etc.)

  • DNS management

  • SEO (RankMath SEO Plugin)

  • Advanced Custom Fields

  • Advanced Taxonomies for Sermon Management

• Ability to manage time efficiently and multitask to meet strict deadlines

• Adaptability to change the direction of a project at a moment's notice

• Comfortable working as a team with the ability to clearly convey ideas and solutions to problems and projects

• Must submit a portfolio link with the application. Please include examples of code in the portfolio.

• We are particularly interested in applicants with experience working for a church. This firsthand experience enables us to serve better the church staff we collaborate with daily.