Just Recruitment is working with a growing, well-established and market-leading organisation, based on the outskirts of Colchester, to recruit a Wordpress/React Developer to their existing team, on a 12-month fixed-term contract basis.
The key purpose of the role is to assist with new projects, as well as working on the maintenance and development of existing projects.
You will work closely with the wider business team on all projects.
You must have the ability to accurately code design layouts. The end result should be pixel-perfect, accessible, responsive, secure, and performant.
As the WordPress Developer, you will be expected to develop WordPress sites using the internal starter theme.
Required skills for this role include:
* Knowledge in creating WordPress-based websites.
* Exposure to server-side JavaScript, APIs.
* Proficiency in modern JavaScript features (ES6+).
* Strong experience in HTML and CSS.
* Experience working in an agency environment.
* Experience with Version Control systems (Git).
* Development in line with accessibility standards compliance and SEO best practices.
* Ability to work to deadlines and juggle competing priorities.
* Willingness to take ownership of projects.
* Experience using build tools (Gulp, Webpack, Sass).
* Experience with automated deployment.
* Experience integrating third-party APIs.
* High attention to detail.
Desirables:
* Proficiency in React & JS frameworks.
* Exposure to Web Security principles.
* Exposure to Docker and Kubernetes.
* Exposure to ThreeJS.
* Exposure to GraphQL.
* Understanding of unit and integration testing.
* Familiarity with Adobe XD.
Other required abilities for this role include:
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Ability to communicate without jargon.
* Enjoy variety and have the ability to switch technologies.
* Active interest in web technologies.
* Eagerness to learn.
* Keen to mentor and share knowledge with other developers.
* Always strive to make improvements.
This role offers a competitive package, as well as a great benefits package.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving business.
Please note: This role can be home-based for 4 days a week with 1 day working from the office in Colchester — you will need to live within commutable distance of Colchester.
Just Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent roles.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
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