At a Glance
- Tasks: Create and maintain stunning WordPress sites while collaborating with a dynamic team.
- Company: Join Cold Banana, an award-winning tech company with a vibrant culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy 20 days holiday, early Friday finishes, and a gym for staff use.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive environment that values creativity and growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by developing cutting-edge digital solutions for exciting brands.
- Qualifications: 2+ years in WordPress development with skills in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We are looking for a skilled WordPress developer who can bring both technical expertise and a client-focused approach to the table. You will have come from a similar industry position and will have practical, commercial experience with the relevant technologies. At this level, you must be self-sufficient in your development and be able to make informed decisions on your own with little guidance.
The Role:
- Produce clean, efficient, testable code based on specifications.
- Adhere to organisational policies, standards and best practices in application development, documentation, and maintenance that support industry best practices and project approaches.
- Develop and maintain WordPress databases.
- Review and refactor code.
- Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing software (Regular CMS and plugin updates).
- Verify and deploy programs and systems using industry-standard tooling.
- Communicate with the delivery team and clients to help clarify development tasks.
- Attend training and education sessions.
- Work hand-in-hand with the team to transform vision into fully functional WordPress digital platforms.
- Constantly refine and document processes to help us improve efficiency.
- Customise themes and plugins based on clients' needs.
Requirements:
- Minimum 2+ years' experience
- Proficiency in WordPress development (Themes, plugins, customisations)
- Elementor page builder plugin
- Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS and Javascript
- Experience with PHP for backend functionality
- Understanding of SEO best practices
- Skill in responsive design for mobile and desktop
Additional:
- Formidable plugin
- Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) plugin
- Google Lighthouse for performance optimisation
- Plugin development and WordPress REST API
- DNS management and familiarity with servers and SFTP
Personal Qualities:
- Punctuality & reliability
- Trustworthiness
- Pride & passion
- Ownership & care
- Enthusiastic, positive can-do attitudes
- Adaptability
- Great communicators
- Confident professionalism
- Respect & kindness
About Cold Banana:
Cold Banana is an award-winning .NET development house, focused on developing leading-edge digital & technology-based solutions for our clients. We're a company of vibrant and energetic digital experts who work with national and international brands and a strong partner network to deliver best-in-class digital platforms, apps, web and technical solutions. We're proud to help and empower businesses to achieve their goals within the digital arena.
Benefits:
- 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Extra day per year for continued employment
- 3pm Friday finish
- Bonus holiday days over Christmas shut down
- Basement Gym for staff use
- Various tax incentives such as the Cycle-to-work Scheme & Tech Scheme
- Pension Scheme after the initial 12 weeks
- Breakfast on Fridays
Wordpress Developer employer: Cold Banana
Cold Banana is an award-winning .NET agency located in the South, dedicated to creating innovative technology solutions for a diverse range of clients, including charities and public services. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive work culture where employees are valued as our most important asset, offering competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and opportunities for personal development. Join us in a relaxed office environment that encourages collaboration and creativity, while enjoying benefits like an annual profit-based bonus and regular team socials.
