PHP / WordPress Developer

Yolk Recruitment is proud to partner with a dynamic and fast-growing digital agency based in the heart of Somerset, known for pushing the boundaries of what's possible with WordPress for media publishing and brand clients. We're on the lookout for an experienced developer to join their vibrant team and contribute to a variety of innovative web and software projects.

The Role

As an experienced developer, you will collaborate closely with a talented team of developers, designers, and project managers. This position offers the chance to work on diverse projects, including bespoke marketing websites, Laravel applications, and custom media and publishing platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Build custom WordPress websites, including developing custom themes and plugins.
• Develop and support custom Laravel applications, either standalone or integrated with WordPress.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to team development.
• Enhance and shape development processes to boost productivity.
• Work on internal digital projects.

Essential Experience

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in an agency setting.
• Strong proficiency in front-end technologies.
• Excellent understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).
• Proven experience with MVC frameworks such as Laravel.
• Expertise in custom WordPress theme and plugin development.
• Familiarity with best practices for web security and performance.
• Strong knowledge of version control tools like Git or Bitbucket.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Tailwind CSS.
• Familiarity with modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue).
• Good understanding of on-site and technical SEO.