WordPress Developer - Fast-Paced, UX-Focused

Boardroom Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments is seeking a proficient WordPress Developer to build and enhance WordPress websites and applications for diverse clients. You will collaborate with designers to deliver visually compelling, responsive sites and ensure robust back‑end functionality via PHP/MySQL development.

The role emphasizes performance, security, and scalable plugins/themes, with opportunities to mentor junior developers and contribute to best practices across projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a WordPress Developer with a strong portfolio.
• In-depth knowledge of WordPress CMS, themes, plugins, and related technologies.
• Strong understanding of responsive web design and mobile optimisation.
• Experience with PHP and MySQL, including custom theme and plugin development, highly advantageous.
• Knowledge of SEO best practices and web accessibility standards.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively collaborate with team members, clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to write SOPs within the department
• Understanding of Landing Page setups for Lead Generation Campaigns

Responsibilities

• Develop and customise WordPress websites and applications based on client requirements and design specifications.
• Collaborate with the design team to create visually appealing and user‑friendly interfaces using WordPress themes and plugins.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and optimise websites for maximum speed and scalability.
• Implement and customise WordPress themes, templates and plugins, including integration of third‑party APIs and services.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any WordPress‑related issues, such as plugin conflicts, performance problems or security vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define project requirements, timelines and deliverables.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends, WordPress updates and best practices to enhance development processes and techniques.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior developers or team members as needed.
• Ensure quality, maintainability and adherence to standards by conducting reviews and implementing best practices.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and workflows.

Skills

WordPress Dev

WordPress CMS

PHP

MySQL

SEO basics

Accessibility

Responsive design

Team collaboration

SOP writing

Landing pages

Tools

WooCommerce

CSS preprocessors

Performance tuning

Security measures

UX/UI basics

Job description

Boardroom Appointments is seeking a proficient WordPress Developer to build and enhance WordPress websites and applications for diverse clients. You will collaborate with designers to deliver visually compelling, responsive sites and ensure robust back‑end functionality via PHP/MySQL development.

The role emphasizes performance, security, and scalable plugins/themes, with opportunities to mentor junior developers and contribute to best practices across projects.