Job description
We are recruiting a WordPress Website Developer with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience (ad-hoc support – hourly rate).
Please note that this is a Technical Coding role, not a design role.
The role is to offer ad-hoc technical support and will be paid based on an agreed hourly rate.
We work in a commercial environment with multiple competing priorities and tight deadlines. Attention to detail is a crucial requirement. The recruit will work closely with a small, productive, happy and tight-knit team, liaising with technical, design, SEO, marketing, content and project management resources.
The ideal candidate must be able to build bespoke PHP WordPress templates from supplied designs/wireframes, not simply use pre-made WordPress themes. The person must also have perfect English and good communication skills. The ability to work under pressure and to have a talent for problem-solving are essential – as is enthusiasm for learning.
Requirements
Min. 3 years experience in a web development role
Proficiency in PHP, HTML5, CSS3
Familiarity with wireframes and grid systems (Bootstrap)
Technical WordPress skills with relevant WordPress knowledge
Firm understanding of WordPress's PHP template hierarchy
Ability to build pixel-perfect web pages from Photoshop designs
Experience in developing responsive/adaptive design
Passionate about web development, particularly with a strong desire to keep up to date with the latest trends, tools and techniques
Strong communication and documentation skills
Self-starter with a problem-solving approach, can-do, positive solutions-focus to all work
Interest in search engine optimisation and a good grasp of the SEO process
Perfect English, oral and written
You are comfortable working as part of a team and have a good work ethic
You are respectful when challenging assumptions and give and receive feedback with equal grace
Attention to detail is critical.
Nice to have
Familiarity with SASS, JavaScript, jQuery, Grunt, GitHub
Good knowledge of Design Software such as Adobe Creative Suite
Experience working with AMP – Accelerated Mobile Pages
Setting-up and configuring domain names and website hosting experience
Good understanding of Google Analytics (e.g. setting up goal conversions and event tracking) and Google Webmaster Tools (e.g. site map submissions)
Email Marketing Experience – Mail chimp, Campaign Monitor or similar
Mobile App Development
Inspiration has been in business for over 25 years, and we are a small, tight-knit, highly skilled team with many long-standing loyal clients. We operate a friendly, accessible, hands-on service for our customers. Our working practices are relaxed but highly productive. Mainly our active clients are B2B manufacturers, exporters, educational organisations and eCommerce businesses.