About Digitalbox
Digitalbox is a pure play digital media company with a pedigree in emerging publishing technologies. We are 100% digital and mobile-focused. Our growing list of publications include:
* Entertainment Daily is the UK’s fastest-growing TV and celebrity news site, attracting millions of users every month
* The Daily Mash, which is the UK’s leading satirical news site with an army of loyal readers and a spin-off TV show
* The Tab, which is the UK’s largest student and youth culture site
* as well as The Poke, TV Guide, Emmerdale Insider, and Royal Insider.
These brands enable advertisers and agencies to engage and drive communication with valuable audiences at scale. Our strategy is to acquire, transform and grow digital properties with potential.
Responsibilities and Duties
We expect our Web Developer to contribute significantly to the technical success of our projects while actively supporting the development and evolution of our systems and practices. Reporting to the CTO and working closely with our project manager and editorial teams, this individual will work on critical technical initiatives across a number of projects and websites.
The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with peers to ensure effective communication, clear distribution of responsibilities, and alignment on goals. They will support the growth of junior engineers and contribute to the team’s overall technical capabilities, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality solutions.
Technical Skills
* Proficiency in modern web development technologies, including PHP, JavaScript/Node, CSS, and modern frameworks such as NEXT/NUXT, React, VueJS, and Tailwind.
* Knowledge and experience with WordPress, including plugin development and theme modification.
* Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies and languages quickly.
* Experience with ad systems and technologies is a plus; knowledge of header bidding (e.g., Prebid) is beneficial.
* Familiarity with high-traffic WordPress websites is advantageous.
* Basic understanding of hosting and managing websites, with some exposure to Docker and Kubernetes being a plus.
Skills & Attributes
* Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and address technical challenges effectively.
* Collaborative mindset, working well with the CTO, project managers, and other stakeholders to specify, plan, and execute projects.
* Ability to contribute to maintaining high technical standards within the team.
* Willingness to support and mentor junior team members, contributing to their professional development.
* Openness to feedback and continuous improvement, with a proactive approach to learning and growth.
* Commitment to fostering a culture of open communication, respectful collaboration, and constructive technical discussions within the team.