PHP & Wordpress Developer

GK Recruitment
Chorley
3 months ago
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Description

  1. Are you a PHP Developer looking to join an established Digital Marketing Agency?
  2. Looking for variety, different projects, constant learning
  3. Would you love to work on the leading edge, AI projects

Then this role will suit you!

My client is an established digital marketing and software solutions provider based in Chorley, which offers a range of services to our clients from websites to SEO, PPC, animation and PHP software development. They are also branching out into AI and machine learning services and have a long-standing area of expertise. Their team work together, using our combined strengths to provide the highest quality services to help their clients expand their brand visibility online, increase customer engagement, boost revenue, and run their business more efficiently.

The overall role overview of the PHP Developer:
Our ideal candidate will have a good understanding of programming techniques and have used more than one language. The primary language we use is PHP, although training can be provided to help a candidate with the desire and drive to learn to migrate into this language.
You will be confident in writing good, quality code that conforms to best practices with a drive to deliver results based on slick, modern designs. Great communication skills, the ability to problem-solve and be a strong team player will all be advantageous. The chosen candidate will be expected to work directly with end clients, so a high level of communication and organisational skills is essential. Working with the wider team you will be expected to provide technical assistance where needed, which can range from writing new WordPress plugins to JS tweaks to improve the functionality of a website’s performance.

The KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Create standalone software products for clients from, CRM and ERP through to E-Learning systems using the CodeIgniter PHP framework.
•Collaborating with your fellow Designers, Project Managers and the wider team to build websites that leave a lasting impression on our clients and can operate exactly as required.
•Write custom WordPress plugins to enhance the user experience of a website and ensure it meets a client’s expectations 100%.
•Personal time management to ensure work is done on time
•Continually looking for and implementing ways of improving our development practices.
•To be creative and innovative in the work that you perform.
•Above all have the drive to learn and have a professional client-facing attitude at all times.

The Skills and experience required:

•Ideally 2-4 years of agency (or equivalent) experience
•3+ years’ experience using PHP, JavaScript and HTML
•3+ years’ experience with WordPress and WooCommerce (other platforms are beneficial)
•Basic server knowledge using FTP/SSH to manage files
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•Self-motivated and keen to learn
•Ability to work under pressure

The desired Skills, Experience, and Knowledge:

•PHP Software development
•WordPress plugin and code-level customisation
•Highly communicative
•Ability to work on own initiative
•Consistency in approach and best practices
•Portfolio of strong front-end web development work
•Working with technical and creative staff to deliver projects that exceed client expectations
•Some knowledge of wider digital channels, including SEO, PPC and Social would be a real advantage but not essential

What BENEFITS we can offer:Here's what you can expect to get when you join our team:

•Twenty-six days holiday per year, plus bank holidays.
•Annual pay reviews.
•Workplace pension

•Excellent career progression within a growing business.

 

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