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Senior Front End Wordpress Developer (Remote UK Only) at Zap

Other Worldwide Full-Time

Join our dynamic team as a Front End Developer, where you'll craft stunning WordPress websites for clients in the competitive industry. We're seeking a skilled, innovative developer who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Who We Need

We want a proactive problem-solver who brings fresh ideas to the table. Our agile team values self-starters who carve out their own space while working seamlessly with others. Experience matters, but your ability to learn and adapt matters more.

You'll collaborate across departments, so strong communication skills are essential. Whether brainstorming in team chats or delivering polished projects, you'll need to balance creativity with technical precision.

Your Role Breakdown

  • 50% Front End Development
  • 30% Testing & Quality Assurance
  • 20% Client Interaction

Key Responsibilities

  • Build responsive, visually impressive websites using multiple markup languages
  • Optimize all development for mobile performance
  • Write clean, reusable code that stands the test of time
  • Enhance page speed and scalability
  • Document best practices and efficient workflows
  • Mentor junior developers in website creation and maintenance
  • Lead front end development initiatives when required
  • Implement advanced features like AJAX-loaded content
  • Conduct thorough testing to maintain quality standards

Essential Skills

  • Expertise in HTML, SCSS, JavaScript, jQuery, MySQL, and REST APIs
  • 2+ years PHP experience building WordPress sites
  • Deep WooCommerce knowledge with platform implementation experience
  • Passion for continuous learning and skill development
  • Experience with custom post types
  • Mastery of responsive and adaptive design principles
  • Comprehensive understanding of web development cycles and programming tools
  • Proficiency in GIT workflows and system integration
  • Focus on efficiency, UX, and process optimization
  • Excellent time management and productivity
  • Strong team collaboration and independent project ownership

Why Join Us

  • £40,000 - £45,000 salary (negotiable based on experience)
  • 10% annual company bonus (paid consistently for 5+ years)
  • £1,000 annual service bonus (up to £5,000 total)
  • Flexible working hours within business day parameters
  • Fully remote position - no office commute
  • 34+ days annual leave (including Christmas closure)
  • Birthday day off
  • Monthly team meetings followed by social events
  • Best Place to Work Certified company
  • Remote work equipment provided
  • Comprehensive BUPA private healthcare
  • Employer pension contributions

Our Hiring Process

We keep things transparent:

  • Application and portfolio review
  • Introductory call with our Web and Backend leads
  • Practical WordPress assessment
  • Follow-up interview with our Digital Director and Founder
  • Offer extended to successful candidates

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

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