WordPress Developer (WooCommerce Specialist)

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Are you a passionate WordPress Developer with a strong focus on e-commerce, eager to make a significant impact within a collaborative and innovative team? We're looking for a talented individual to join our close-knit team in Manchester and play a key role in enhancing our WooCommerce stores.

You'll be instrumental in developing and optimizing front-end systems, ensuring a seamless and engaging user experience for our e-commerce platforms. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, a keen eye for detail, and a commitment to staying ahead of the curve in web technologies.

• Develop and maintain high-quality WordPress and WooCommerce solutions: Build robust, scalable, and secure e-commerce features and functionalities.
• WooCommerce customization and optimization: Extend and configure WooCommerce to meet specific business requirements, improving performance and conversion rates.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams: Work effectively with designers, marketers, and other developers to deliver integrated solutions.
• Troubleshoot and debug: Identify and resolve technical issues efficiently, ensuring site stability and optimal performance.
• Stay current with industry trends: Continuously research and implement emerging web technologies, best practices, and security standards to drive innovation.

• Proven experience as a WordPress Developer with a strong commercial portfolio showcasing successful e-commerce projects.
• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with WooCommerce, including custom theme & plugin development, plugin integration, and API utilisation.
• Solid understanding of PHP and WordPress best practices for development.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: Ability to collaborate effectively within a team and articulate technical concepts clearly.
• Proactive and self-motivated: A strong desire to learn, adapt, and contribute to a dynamic environment.
• Problem-solving mindset: Ability to analyze complex issues and devise effective solutions.

• Experience with other e-commerce platforms.
• Knowledge of SEO best practices for e-commerce.
• Familiarity with performance optimization techniques for WordPress/WooCommerce.
• Experience with RESTful APIs.
• An understanding of accessibility and WCAG standards
• AB Testing
• Page Speed Performance analysis

• Salary - Depending on experience.
• Company Pension Scheme
• Recruitment referral fee of £250 per person recruited
• Employee rewards programme
• Additional Holiday added to your annual allowance per year of service (Up to a max of 10)
• Flexible working with core hours being between 9.30am - 4pm
• 2 days work from home a week (depending business requirements)

• Modern creative open plan office with sofas seating, collaborative and gaming areas
• Pool table, darts board and table tennis
• On-site parking
• Stocked kitchen with drinks, fresh fruit and snacks