Job Description

Our client, a major importer and exporter of industrial UK castors and wheels based in Redditch, are seeking a web developer responsible for both back-end and front-end development, primarily using WordPress themes and plugins.

This position requires a combination of programming and markup skills (namely PHP, HTML, CSS and JavaScript). The candidate will be expected to build and maintain multiple websites with potential growth into e-commerce (Shopify, WooCommerce) in the future. Understanding aesthetics, the arrangements of elements on screen, colour and font choice will be a necessary part of the role.

The candidate should also have a strong understanding and interest to follow industry trends, with a grasp of the current market\xe2\x80\x99s development process, including: design, development and deployment.

Working hours:

• 08:00 - 16:30 Monday - Friday

Pay rate:

• \xc2\xa321,132 - \xc2\xa325,000 per year depending on experience

Responsibilities:

• Help formulate an effective, responsive design and turning it into a working theme (WordPress)
• Ensure high-performance and availability by managing the technical aspects of the CMS.
• Establish and guide the website\xe2\x80\x99s architecture.
• Work together with marketing and management to build e-commerce platforms.

Skills & qualifications:

• Good understanding of front-end technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript and JQuery.
• Experience building user interfaces for websites, including e-commerce.
• Experience designing and developing responsive design websites.
• Comfortable working with debugging tools.
• Ability to understand CSS changes and their ramifications to ensure consistent style across platforms and browser
• Ability to convert comprehensive layout and wireframes into working HTML pages.
• Knowledge of how to interact with RESTful APIs and formats (JSON, XML).
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as GIT.
• Strong understanding of PHP back-end development.
• Knowledge (experience advantageous) of SEO and keyword research.
• Experience of graphical design is advantageous.

Required experience:

• 1 year (at least) experience working with WordPress development and administration \xe2\x80\x93 graduate experience considered.
• Experience developing websites in other CMS tools.
• Ability to multitask and plan proactively, as well as accomplish goals within a timely manner.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently, with minimal direction yet able to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Demonstrate close attention to detail and accuracy.

Benefits of working for The Best Connection:

• Online payslips
• 28 days paid annual leave pro-rata inclusive of statutory holiday
• Weekly pay
• Pension Scheme
• Optional personal accident insurance

Additional Benefits & Requirements

• 28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
• Hourly rate as above (not age dependent)

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The Best Connection