WordPress Developer

Ripple Recruitment is proud to be working in partnership with a forward-thinking digital agency that’s on the hunt for a talented WordPress Developer to join their expanding development team. This is a hybrid role, ideally suited to someone who can commute to the office a few times a week – access to a car is essential. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative, design-led environment where your work will directly contribute to building high-performing, visually compelling websites and web applications. You’ll work closely with designers and an experienced developer to bring digital concepts to life. Key Responsibilities: * Build, customise and maintain bespoke WordPress themes and plugins. * Translate design wireframes into responsive, cross-browser compatible websites. * Write clean, scalable code using PHP, JavaScript, SCSS, and TypeScript. * Optimise database queries using SQL for performance and reliability. * Support deployment processes and manage server configurations (AWS/Linux). * Troubleshoot functional issues and implement fixes efficiently. * Stay informed on the latest web technologies, best practices and tools. Essential Skills & Experience: * Demonstrable experience developing with WordPress, including theme/plugin development. * Strong grasp of responsive web design principles and front-end frameworks. * Confident using Visual Studio Code (or similar IDEs) for editing and debugging. * Solid understanding of database interaction (MySQL/SQL). * Exposure to cloud platforms, ideally AWS. * Comfortable working in a Linux-based environment. * Familiarity with modern front-end tooling (SCSS, TypeScript). * A proactive approach to solving problems and contributing ideas. Desirable (but not essential): * Understanding of technical SEO. * Ability to offer input on UI/UX design improvements. * Working knowledge of Python. What’s in it for you? * Salary between £35,000 – £40,000 depending on experience. * Hybrid working model – office-based collaboration with flexibility to work from home. * Career progression within a fast-growing agency. * Relaxed and inclusive working culture. * Company pension scheme. * Free on-site parking. Schedule: * Full-time * Monday to Friday Important: This is a hybrid role. Candidates must be within reasonable commuting distance and willing to work on-site several times per week