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WordPress Developer

CloudScope
Posted a month ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Norwich, Norfolk NR8 6PW, England

Salary

£26,000 - £31,200 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a WordPress Developer located on the outskirts of Norwich, UK, offering a hybrid work model.
  • The salary for this full-time role ranges from £30,000 to £40,000 per year.
  • Candidates should have proven experience as a WordPress Developer, ideally with a strong portfolio of WordPress websites.
  • Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining WordPress sites, creating custom themes and plugins, and optimizing for SEO and performance.
  • The ideal candidate should possess strong technical skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP, along with good communication abilities.

Job Title: WordPress DeveloperLocation: Norwich Outskirts, UK (Hybrid)Type: Full-Time

Salary: £30-40k

About Us:Our client are a fast-growing web development agency based on the outskirts of Norwich, specialising in creating dynamic and visually appealing websites mostly for online entertainment businesses. The team is passionate about delivering high-quality digital solutions that drive results. They are looking for a talented WordPress Developer to join our team and contribute to our growing portfolio of projects, with the opportunity to take lead on projects and progress to becoming head of Development.

Job Overview:As a WordPress Developer, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving WordPress websites for our clients. You’ll work closely with our design and development teams to turn concepts into engaging, user-friendly websites. The ideal candidate should have strong technical skills, a keen eye for design, and experience in creating custom themes and plugins.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop, maintain, and enhance WordPress websites, ensuring they are responsive, fast-loading, and secure.
  • Build custom themes and plugins tailored to specific project requirements.
  • Collaborate with designers to implement website layouts and designs accurately.
  • Optimize websites for SEO, performance, and accessibility.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve website issues, bugs, and performance problems.
  • Keep up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in WordPress development and web standards.
  • Work with the team to estimate project timelines and manage client expectations.
  • Conduct regular website maintenance and updates as needed.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a WordPress Developer with a strong portfolio of WordPress websites.
  • Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP.
  • Strong understanding of front-end and back-end development.
  • Experience with creating custom WordPress themes and plugins.
  • Familiarity with popular page builders such as Elementor, WPBakery, or Beaver Builder.
  • Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
  • Knowledge of SEO best practices, website speed optimization, and performance testing.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team, with good communication skills.
  • Familiarity with e-commerce platforms such as WooCommerce is a plus.

Desirable Skills:

  • Experience with other content management systems (CMS) and frameworks.
  • Knowledge of JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Vue.js).
  • Understanding of RESTful APIs and integrations.
  • Experience with UI/UX principles and design tools like Figma or Adobe XD.
  • Familiarity with Google Analytics and website performance tracking tools.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.