Backend Web Developer

Backend Web Developer

Overview

Our partners in the UK are looking to strengthen their full-stack marketing agency with a Full Stack Developer who’s full of drive and determination.

The ideal candidate will have an in-depth understanding of the entire web development process (design, development and deployment)
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Key attributes

As a back-end developer, you will take lead on projects and visualise the final solution with little direction, as well as be comfortable with communicating the story and direction to stakeholders. To succeed in this role, you should be really passionate about web development and have a blazing desire to stay on top of new technologies and practices. You'll be hardworking, talented and passionate about solving technical problems.
 

As part of your responsibilities, you will

• Take the lead on website projects working closely with Account Managers and other relevant stakeholders.
• Build and customize WordPress themes and plugins, write efficient PHP code, and manage MySQL databases to enhance functionality and performance.
• Customize Webflow's CMS, integrate third-party APIs, and write custom code in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to expand capabilities.
• Create and modify Shopify themes using Liquid, develop custom apps, and integrate APIs to streamline e-commerce functionality.
• Work closely with designers and frontend developers to implement UI/UX designs and ensure seamless functionality across projects.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Set up WordPress sites on a server, install, config, core plugins, etc.
• Updating and fixing WordPress-related issues on a number of existing client sites
• Taking design concepts to replicate into WordPress
• Develop custom-coded WordPress themes using well-tested methodologies
• Test your work on a wide variety of devices to deliver error-free work
• Test site speed optimisation
• Help the team with additional technical knowledge
• Jump into plugin code and fix issues
• Analyse and develop streamlined workflows
• Troubleshoot any and all issues with websites, hosting, plugins, etc.
• Participate in the entire application lifecycle, focusing on coding and debugging
• Write clean code to develop functional web applications
• Troubleshoot and debug applications
• Perform UI tests to optimize performance
• Manage cutting-edge technologies to improve legacy applications
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use

Requirements and skills

• Degree in computer science or a related field
• 3+ years of WordPress web development
• A strong portfolio of work
• Hands-on experience with programming languages such as HTML, CSS3, JQuery/Javascript, PHP, MySQL
• Good knowledge of and experience working with API integrations and JSON data feeds.
• Familiar with Webflow and Figma
• Working knowledge of CMS framework and experience with e-commerce platforms. 
• Experience developing cross-browser responsive websites
• Good understanding of Web Accessibility and security
• Excellent analytical and time management skills

A message from our partner

We are a leading Birmingham-based Agency delivering excellence in Digital Marketing, Web Design & Development.
 

We recognise the importance of understanding our customers and team members. This is why we are seeking a bright spark to not only delight our clients but to become an integral part of our team.

Data is at the heart of what we do, so all our work is measured and analysed to remove as much guesswork as possible. We are looking forward to meeting like-minded individuals that can become a part of our growing team.

Timezone: British Standard Time (GMT+5)

Benefits: Health Insurance, Mental Health Care Coverage, Grocery Stipend, Professional Development Fund
Salary: 250,000 - 280,000