WordPress Developer Our client is a full-service marketing agency, specialising in business-to-business (B2B) communications across a diverse range of industries including the built environment, logistics, property and the public sector. They are a second-generation family run company with over 43 years in business.
They are currently looking for a WordPress Developer to join their team in Eastbourne.
The following skills are essential and required for the role: - Core knowledge of CSS and HTML.
- Use of frameworks such as Bootstrap or Foundation (we use Bootstrap).
- Understanding and proven experience in using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, JQuery.
- An understanding of PHP.
- Experience with WordPress, ideally bespoke WordPress themes. This also includes the ability to extend functionality via hooks and filters and the general WordPress ecosystem.
- Database management/development using MySQL and phpMyAdmin.
- Hosting administration using WHM/cPanel.
- Basic knowledge of DNS management.
- An ability to resolve Hosting/Web related issues in an effective and timely manner.
- Knowledge of WooCommerce, Advanced Custom Fields, and Gravity Forms would be advantageous.
- Basic SEO knowledge including Google Analytics, Tag Manager, and Search Console would be beneficial.
- Knowledge of API and third-party integrations would be a bonus.
Tasks and responsibilities: - Building custom themes from bespoke designs.
- Develop CMS-driven websites.
- Implementing website design updates.
- Implementing website functionality updates (plus regression testing).
- Diagnosing and implementing bug fixes.
- Work alongside our in-house designer on the UI/UX process.
- Hosting administration.
- Installing and setting up Google Analytics, Tag Manager, and Search Console.
About you: - A can-do attitude with a willingness to learn.
- A logical person who stays calm under pressure.
- Be efficient and accurate.
- You need to be able to clearly explain your thoughts, processes, and rationale with the client and the team.
- Plan and manage your own workload.
- Account management and client liaison work well with the rest of our client s team.
