Web Developer

Are you ready to take the next step in your career as a web developer?

Do you have the creative flair and technological know-how to help drive Blue Stag forward?

Do you love HTML/CSS/JavaScript/PHP/WordPress?

We are looking for a Web Developer with a passion for all things web to join our team. In particular, you must have the desire to create high quality, well designed, modern and smart digital products.

As our Web Developer, you will create wonderful websites and user experiences with our clients’ objectives in mind. Using the latest front end techniques to bring ideas to life, it is essential to have a solid understanding of PHP to build bespoke WordPress themes.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for keeping up to date with the latest technologies as well as a keen interest to learn new skills. There is the opportunity to learn on the job and assist the Senior Developers with daily tasks to increase skill set.

The role is not only about web development. You will also be working with the team to generate digital ideas that support campaigns and objectives. You’ll work with the technical team to create digital products that work seamlessly with both our in-house CMS and Open Source CMS, such as WordPress.

Responsibilities

Generating digital ideas that will achieve strategic and brand objectives
Building high quality and engaging responsive websites and microsites
Plan and build bespoke WordPress themes
Working with other team members, including marketers and graphic designers, to combine and integrate digital products into campaigns

The Essentials

Fluent in industry-standard HTML 5, CSS 3, JavaScript.
Experience with server-side scripting languages, in particular PHP.
Familiar with database technology such as MySQL
Great problem solver
A solid understanding of WordPress, and its security standards.
Experience of responsive design and development
Experience of building sites and applications that work across a range of devices
Awareness of accessibility standards and how to adhere to them
Ability to test your work across modern browsers and devices, and fix any bugs

Desirable but not essential

SASS
Knowledge of working with API’s, XML and JSON feeds
Experience with version control
Top-notch tea making
Knowledge of Sketch/Zeplin

And in return

Competitive salary
30 days holiday each year
Flexitime working
Courses and learning opportunities
Regular social events
Cycle to work scheme

Apply

To apply, please send a CV and portfolio (a link is fine) to Kirsty, our Head of Web Development, at kirsty@bluestag.co.uk.

Diversity is important to us

We believe diversity makes us better at what we do.

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of age, race, sex, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or family circumstances.