Web Developer (WordPress, WooCommerce, JavaScript, TypeScript) (JHB Onsite)
IT – Software Development
Johannesburg – Gauteng
ENVIRONMENT:
IMPLEMENT functional requirements into successful Front-end and Back-end development, ensuring high performance and responsiveness, and aesthetic appeal as the next Web Developer sought by a Joburg Brand Management Specialist. You will play a crucial role in translating clients’ ideas into practical solutions, ensuring optimal website performance, and contributing to the overall success of combined projects. The ideal candidate will require a BSc. Degree in Computer Science or similar tertiary qualification with at least 5 years relevant work experience including working knowledge of WordPress, WooCommerce, JavaScript, TypeScript, CSS & HTML. You will also need experience with Google Ads and other online advertising platforms and a keen eye for aesthetics with a focus on UX/UI deliverables.
DUTIES:
- Translate concepts into wireframes and document functional requirements.
- Implement functional requirements into successful Front-end and Back-end development, ensuring high performance and responsiveness, and aesthetic appeal.
- Manage and maintain existing WordPress sites, including updates and troubleshooting.
- Manage and maintain dedicated server with clients’ domains.
- Drive innovation through continuous professional development in the role by keeping up to date with industry changes.
- Drive SEO best practice with all clients proactively.
- Manage and implement incoming client requests for updates and changes.
- Comply to and conform with the web style guide as determined by the client and ensure new pages are published according to specification.
REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications –
- Relevant University Degree e.g. BSc. Computer Science.
Experience/Skills –
- Minimum 5 years relevant work experience.
- Working knowledge of WordPress, WooCommerce, JavaScript, TypeScript, CSS, HTML is essential.
- Experience with and knowledge of Google Ads and other online advertising platforms.
- Good eye for aesthetics with focus remaining on a UX/UI deliverables.
ATTRIBUTES:
- Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership and guidance together with fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions that meet business objectives.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- A commitment to continuous learning and staying abreast of the latest developments.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve common goals.
- The ability to take initiative to get the job done and within agreed timelines.
- Drive task completion by ensuring all major and minor elements are considered and finished correctly and efficiently.