Senior Web Developer - Leeds, United Kingdom - WRK digital

    WRK digital
    WRK digital Leeds, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Senior Web Developer

    Leeds

    Up to £60k

    Are you a Senior Web Developer that wants to join an organisation at the forefront of cutting-edge technology?

    WRK digital are partnered exclusively with a company on a mission to deliver comprehensive and unique tech solutions globally.

    If you love cool, modern, gadget/tech type things, you'll want to learn more about this.

    Renowned for its professional training courses, the company has made significant strides in professional development within the industry. Additionally, it leverages its founders' record as an Amazon best-selling author in entrepreneurship to provide business entrepreneurship training. Committed to ensuring that clients keep pace with global technology advancements, this company has solidified its market leadership.

    About the Role:

    The Senior Web Developer role is pivotal in enhancing the company's online presence and ensuring a seamless user experience. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining the website using WordPress and JavaScript, integrating eCommerce frameworks to bolster the online sales platform, and collaborating with marketing and design teams to convert concepts into engaging and functional web designs.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Develop, maintain and upgrade websites using WordPress, JavaScript, and eCommerce frameworks

    Collaborate with the marketing and design teams to craft engaging web experiences

    Implement UI/UX designs to create visually appealing and user-friendly web pages

    Optimise website performance for speed and responsiveness

    Ensure the website is SEO-friendly and implement strategies to improve search engine rankings

    Integrate eCommerce functionalities to support online sales and transactions

    Requirements:

    Proven experience as a Web Developer, with expertise in WordPress and JavaScript

    Experience with headless WordPress architecture and API development

    Strong understanding of front-end technologies, including HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design principles

    Proficiency in web optimisation techniques and SEO best practices

    Proficiency in building APIs to facilitate data exchange between front-end and back-end systems

    Strong communication and interpersonal skills

    Experience with Git version control is a plus

    Additional Requirements:

    Familiarity with RESTful API principles and best practices.

    Ability to design, implement, and document scalable and secure APIs.

    Experience with integrating third-party services and APIs into web applications.

    Knowledge of server-side languages (e.g., , PHP) and frameworks (e.g., ) for API development.

    Understanding of database management systems, such as MySQL or MongoDB, for API data storage and retrieval.

    This is genuinely a great role for anyone that wants to work with cutting-edge tech.

    Next Steps

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