Front-End Web Developer (WordPress)

Due to many exciting new project wins our client is on the hunt for a talented front-end WordPress Developer.

The company is a small but growing company who have been operating for nearly 25 years. They are based in a rural setting surrounded by scenic views in North Kent. They are a friendly and approachable team who enjoy socialising. With extremely low attrition in the company they have built a positive reputation for themselves in the industry.

Working within an established team of amazing front-end developers and designers, the ideal candidate is both meticulous and innovative - able to leverage different technologies to produce beautifully crafted websites. The successful candidate will enjoy coding and always look to keep up-to-date with current standards (especially CSS / JavaScript) and practices in your field. Ideally candidates will have a minimum of 3 year's commercial experience or similar in a front-end coding position.

We are looking for an individual who can tackle all stages of web development - from discussing client needs, planning and design, through to build and deployment of each project.

As well as a competitive salary they also offer a yearly training budget, personalised development plans, numerous social events throughout the year and pizza Friday once a month.

Skills and experience required:
● Willingness to work in a fast-paced working environment
● The ability to code designs supplied by our design studio, from flat design
files, usually created with Photoshop or Figma
● An excellent understanding of current accessibility and usability guidelines
● Expert knowledge of creating custom WordPress themes using Advanced
Custom Fields and WooCommerce
● 3 years' experience of WordPress
● Amazing HTML, CSS and JavaScript
● Experience with GIT
● Ability to produce clean, smart, cross-browser compatible code that can work
across multiple devices
● Good communication skills and the ability to work closely with others
● The ability to work on own initiative within a busy environment
● MySQL experience
● Very strong attention to detail - pixel perfection required
● Able to work independently and be self-motivated
● Driver and have own car (no public transport available near the office)

Other skills that would be advantageous but not necessary:
● Experience with Sketch/Figma Design Tools
● Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator experience
● Skills in XML, AJAX, jQuery

This role is a full-time position. They do offer remote working but they would ideally like the individual to be office based 2-3 times a week once everyone is back to office based working.

Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 08.30 to 17.00. Position is available immediately and is a permanent role.

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