Wordpress Web Developer (Full Stack)

Remote Choice; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 334,800 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in South Africa is seeking a skilled Web Developer to join their team. The role involves developing and optimizing websites, collaborating with various departments, and ensuring high performance and security standards. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience and a strong technical background in web development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in web development.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize websites for performance and security.
• Integrate third-party APIs and external services.
• Collaborate with designers and project managers.

Skills

Web Development

SEO

Performance Optimization

Version Control

API Integration

Tools

WordPress

Drupal

Git

Job description

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About the Company

Our Client is an established agency with a strong reputation and a diverse client base. As their business continues to grow, they are looking for a skilled Web Developer to join their team. If you have a passion for building high-quality websites, a strong technical background, and a problem-solving mindset, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and optimize websites for performance, security, and usability.
• Customize and extend existing platforms or frameworks to meet project requirements.
• Collaborate with designers, marketers, and project managers to implement website features and functionalities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve bugs, performance issues, and security vulnerabilities.
• Integrate third-party APIs and external services as needed.
• Manage website hosting, databases, backups, and deployments.
• Stay updated on the latest web development trends, tools, and best practices.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in web development.

Required Skills:

• Experience with content management systems (e.g., WordPress, Drupal, or others).
• Strong knowledge of website performance optimization and SEO best practices.
• Familiarity with modern development workflows, version control (e.g., Git), and deployment strategies.
• Ability to work with databases and manage hosting environments.
• Experience integrating third-party tools, APIs, or external services.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Advertising Services

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