WORDPRESS WEB DEVELOPER (MID-WEIGHT / FULL STACK) READING (HYBRID: 2 3 DAYS IN THE OFFICE) c.£35K (DOE) & GREAT BENEFITS
At Above Digital, we craft exceptional digital experiences. We re a creative, fast-paced digital agency based in the heart of Reading designing and developing high-performance, user‑centric websites and branding projects for everyone from cutting‑edge London media agencies to bold start‑ups.
We re on the hunt for a Mid‑weight Full Stack WordPress Developer with great front‑end experience and who loves getting into the detail, thrives on clean code, and excels in bringing designs to life.
What s in it for me:
* Work with a friendly, forward‑thinking team in modern Reading offices (a short walk from the main station).
* Hybrid flexibility mix of remote and in‑office collaboration.
* Exciting client portfolio across sectors from award‑winning campaigns to innovative start‑ups.
* Competitive salary and the chance to grow your skills and influence within a rapidly evolving digital agency.
* A creative culture where quality, innovation, and personality matter.
Key Responsibilities of the Web Developer:
* Building and maintaining custom WordPress themes and plugins from scratch not just tweaking templates.
* Turning pixel‑perfect designs into responsive, fluid, and accessible interfaces using HTML5, CSS3/Sass, and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
* Adding wow moments with smooth animations and transitions using GSAP (GreenSock) and other libraries.
* Collaborating with our design teams to deliver sleek, high‑performing sites that clients love.
* Handling back‑end logic custom post types, REST APIs, database interactions, integrations with CRMs or payment gateways.
* Optimising for speed, SEO, and user experience, while maintaining rock‑solid security and performance.
* Staying sharp keeping up to date with the latest WordPress and AI‑powered development trends.
What We re Looking For:
* 3+ years professional experience building WordPress websites, ideally in a UK digital agency.
* A portfolio that shows your craft we want to see polished, commercially delivered sites for real UK businesses.
* Strong knowledge of PHP, MySQL, WordPress APIs, ACF, HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript.
* Confident with front‑end animations (GSAP) and performance‑friendly coding.
* Keen eye for design precision pixel perfection is your default.
* You love collaborating, problem‑solving, and taking ownership of your work.
* You re already using AI tools to boost your workflow and creativity.
Ready to build something brilliant?
Apply now for this exciting new Web Developer position and let s make digital experiences that turn heads.
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