WORDPRESS DEVELOPER

Crayon

Johannesburg, Gauteng
R20,000 per month
Permanent
Full-time

15 days ago

Job SummaryTo find out more, click Apply or head on over to Crayon to review the full spec and applyHow you'll roleAs a WordPress developer, you will lead the planning and development of websites, collaborating closely with internal teams and third-party suppliers. Your role involves crafting a clear roadmap for website development, meeting stakeholders' needs, and ensuring timely, budget-friendly completion. Working alongside UX/UI designers, you'll ensure websites are easy to navigate and visually appealing. You'll build websites from scratch using WordPress, optimising them for performance and technical SEO. Regular backups and security measures will be your responsibility to safeguard data. Addressing any issues impacting uptime and performance, you'll monitor for security threats and resolve them promptly. Managing relationships with third-party suppliers and setting up/maintaining the Cloudflare environment are also part of your duties. Ultimately, you're instrumental in ensuring the success of the entire website development process, from planning to ongoing maintenance and optimisation.What you'll do

Develop and maintain web applications using PHP, HTML5, Python, JS, Django, Bootstrap, CSS, WordPress, SEO, WooCommerce, Magento, Shopify, UX, and JavaScript. (Wordpress is the core focus, the others are beneficial)
Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code that meets industry standards
Troubleshoot and debug complex technical issues
Optimise website performance to ensure fast page load times and smooth user experience
Implement SEO best practices to improve website rankings and visibility
Develop and customise WordPress plugins and themes
Customise Magento, WooCommerce, and Shopify plugins to meet specific business needs
Ensure that all web applications are responsive and accessible on all devices and browsers
Stay up-to-date with emerging web development technologies and best practices
Mentor and coach junior developers as the team grows
Build out the business unit and offering within the business with the support of the MD and Exco team

What you'll need

Proven 4 years + experience in web development using PHP, HTML5, Python, Django, Bootstrap, CSS, WordPress and JavaScript
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Experience working with cross-functional teams and project management tools
Understanding of responsive design, website optimisation, and web security best practices
Ability to work independently and meet project deadlines
Demonstrated ability to mentor and coach junior developers
Strong understanding of UX principles and ability to create intuitive user interfaces
Experience with API integrations and development
Experience with cloud-based web hosting platforms
Understanding of Agile development methodologies
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement new features, functionality, and design

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