Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled Back-End WordPress Developer to join our UK based team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in developing custom WordPress solutions, building and maintaining plugins, optimising website performance, and ensuring site security. You will collaborate with front-end developers, designers, and project managers to deliver high-quality, scalable, and secure WordPress websites for our clients.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop, customise, and maintain WordPress themes and plugins.
* Build custom functionality using PHP, WordPress hooks, and APIs.
* Optimise websites for performance, scalability, and security.
* Integrate third-party APIs and services into WordPress websites.
* Update Plugins if needed.
* Maintain and troubleshoot WordPress databases and server-side configurations.
* Ensure code quality through testing, debugging, and best practices.
* Collaborate with front-end developers and designers to implement features.
* Manage deployment processes and version control (Git).
* Stay up-to-date with the latest WordPress trends, tools, and security practices.
* Adding Products, changing prices and keeping up to date with the products we sell.
* Monthly reports to Management of the sales and traffic coming to website.
Requirements
* Proven experience as a Back-End WordPress Developer.
* Strong proficiency in PHP, MySQL, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/jQuery.
* Deep knowledge of WordPress core, themes, and plugin architecture.
* Experience with custom post types, taxonomies, and WordPress REST API.
* Strong understanding of OOP, MVC frameworks, and design patterns.
* Familiarity with server environments (cPanel, Plesk, or cloud hosting).
* Experience with Git version control and deployment workflows.
* Knowledge of security best practices for WordPress.
* Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
* Can use Mac OS Operating System
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience with WooCommerce and eCommerce platforms.
* Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.
* Knowledge of Docker or containerised environments.
* Previous experience in an agency or multi-project environment.
Job Type:
* Monday to Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
* 28 days Annual Leave (Including Bank Holidays)
* Location: Buildland Ltd, 27 Oxleasow Road, Redditch B98 0RE
Salary: £28k pa (Negotiable depending on experience)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Experience:
* Website Administrator: 1 year (preferred)
* Adobe Photoshop: 1 year (preferred)
* Wordpress: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person