Job Title: Front-End Developer
Location: Remote with quarterly London meet up
Salary: up to £35-37k (DOE)
YOU MUST LIVE IN THE UK - with full right to work without sponsorship for this particular role.
Pink Giraffe are a recruitment agency hiring on behalf of a client.
About Us:
A fantastic opportunity has become available for a talented front-end developer with a real passion for creativity. We are a leading digital marketing agency delivering award-winning digital marketing services through SEO, PPC Digital PR & Link Building.
We are looking for an exceptional individual who is immersed in digital, who understands the power of a technically great website and how to get it to the highest standard regardless of the platform. The ideal candidate would want to succeed so we’ll give you what you need to perform at your best, because we believe true growth starts from within our agency team.
Job Description
As a Front-End Developer, you will work closely with our design team to bring creative web designs to life, primarily building on Shopify and WordPress. Your keen eye for design and strong technical skills will help ensure that each project meets our high standards for quality, usability, and functionality. Your role will be critical in bridging the gap between design and development to produce well-rounded and aesthetically pleasing digital products.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain websites, primarily on Shopify and WordPress platforms, ensuring functionality, responsiveness, and cross-browser compatibility.
* Collaborate closely with the lead designer to interpret design mockups into pixel-perfect front-end code.
* Customise and implement themes, plugins, and modules, particularly for Shopify and WordPress, to support client needs.
* Optimise sites for speed, SEO, and user experience.
* Ensure accessibility standards are met and perform regular updates and maintenance to ensure site stability.
* Work with the development team to integrate APIs and other external tools where necessary. As well as perform any crucial security measures.
* Stay up to date with the latest trends, tools, and technologies in front-end development, eCommerce, and CMS platforms.
Requirements
* Experience: 3+ years in front-end development, with a strong portfolio of work on Shopify and WordPress websites.
* Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery.
* Strong experience in Shopify Liquid and WordPress theme development.
* Knowledge of responsive and mobile-first design principles.
* Experience with front-end frameworks like Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS, or similar.
* Understanding of accessibility standards and best practices.
* Familiarity with Git version control.
* Design Knowledge:
* Ability to understand and interpret design mockups, with a strong eye for layout, typography, and colour.
* Familiarity with Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar design tools is a plus.
* Other Platforms: Experience with additional platforms like WooCommerce, Squarespace, or Webflow is a plus.
* Soft Skills:
* Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
* Detail-oriented with a proactive attitude toward improving design and development processes.
* Comfortable working in a team and taking direction from the lead designer.
What we offer in Return:
* Fully remote working in the UK (opportunities to work from anywhere within Europe – exceptions apply).
* Free Private Medical Health Insurance (with cash back option on Vision & Dental care & 40% off Nuffield Health gym Membership)
* Companywide Christmas shutdown - 3 additional paid days leave over the Christmas period.
* Company Pension Scheme.
* Opportunities to progress if you’re up for the challenge.
* Training sessions galore across multiple disciplines.
* A birthday gift and the afternoon off on us.
* Extra treats on your work-versary (annually)
* Early Bird (8am-5pm) OR Owl (9am-6pm) working hours offered to suit your lifestyle.
* Regular social events and team building activities provided for free (online and in person).
* Early finish on the last Friday of every month.
* Quarterly in person meet ups for the whole company - London