Job Brief:
We are seeking a Senior WordPress & Shopify Developer responsible for both back-end and front-end development, including creating WordPress & Shopify themes and plugins. This position requires a combination of programming skills (namely PHP, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript) and aesthetics (understanding element arrangements on the screen, colour and font choices, and so on). The candidate should have a strong understanding of industry trends and content management systems. Experience with responsive and adaptive design is strongly preferred. Also, an understanding of the entire web development process, including design, development, and deployment is preferred.


Responsibilities:

• Designing and building responsive and mobile-friendly websites optimised for different devices and browsers
• Writing clean, efficient, and well-documented code using languages such as HTML, CSS, XML, and JavaScript
• Implementing and maintaining website content management systems
• Troubleshooting and debugging issues to ensure websites are functioning correctly
• Staying up-to-date with the latest web technologies and industry trends to ensure the website is current and secure
• Creating and managing databases for website functionality
• Ensuring website accessibility and security to protect sensitive data and user information
• Maintaining and updating existing websites
• Testing both new and current websites and correcting potential errors that may arise

Skills Required:

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build good working relationships with team members and leadership
• Practical experience and coding skills
• The ability to multitask while keeping to the company’s timing and budget limitations
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Experience with CMS (Content Management Systems) such as WordPress, Shopify, and Magento
• Knowledge of computer operating systems, web browsers, and mobile apps
• A solid understanding of web standards, accessibility, cross-browser compatibility, website security and data privacy best practices
• Familiarity with website hosting and server management