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About The Company
Ripple Recruitment Ltd is a reputable staffing agency dedicated to connecting talented professionals with innovative organizations across various industries. With a strong commitment to excellence and a thorough understanding of market dynamics, Ripple Recruitment Ltd has established itself as a trusted partner for both employers and job seekers. The company prides itself on delivering personalized recruitment solutions, fostering long-term relationships, and ensuring that each placement aligns with the strategic goals of its clients. Their extensive network and industry expertise enable them to identify top-tier talent and facilitate seamless hiring processes, contributing to the growth and success of organizations they serve.
About The Role
Ripple Recruitment Ltd is partnering with a dynamic digital agency based in Basingstoke to find a talented WordPress Developer to join their expanding development team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work within a collaborative, design-led environment where your contributions will directly influence the creation of high-performing, visually compelling websites and web applications. The ideal candidate will work closely with designers and experienced developers to translate digital concepts into functional, user-friendly websites. This position adopts a hybrid working model, requiring approximately two days onsite each week, making it suitable for candidates within reasonable commuting distance to Basingstoke who have access to a vehicle. The successful applicant will be instrumental in building bespoke WordPress themes, developing plugins, and supporting the agency’s mission to deliver innovative digital solutions.
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Qualifications
- Demonstrable experience in WordPress development, including theme and plugin creation.
- Strong understanding of responsive web design principles and front-end frameworks.
- Proficiency in using IDEs such as Visual Studio Code for editing and debugging code.
- Solid grasp of database interactions, particularly with MySQL or SQL, and familiarity with cloud platforms, especially AWS.
- Comfort working within a Linux-based environment and exposure to modern front-end tooling such as SCSS and TypeScript are highly desirable.
- Proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to contribute innovative ideas.
Responsibilities
- Build, customise, and maintain bespoke WordPress themes and plugins to meet client specifications.
- Translate design wireframes into responsive, cross-browser compatible websites ensuring optimal user experience across devices.
- Write clean, scalable, and efficient code using PHP, JavaScript, SCSS, and TypeScript.
- Optimize database queries to enhance website performance and reliability.
- Support deployment processes and manage AWS and Linux server configurations to ensure smooth operation and security.
- Troubleshoot functional issues promptly and implement effective fixes to maintain website integrity.
- Stay informed about the latest web technologies, best practices, and tools to continuously improve development processes.
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Benefits
- Competitive salary ranging between £37,500 and £42,500, commensurate with experience.
- Hybrid working model providing a balance of office-based collaboration and flexible remote work.
- Opportunities for career progression within a fast-growing agency environment.
- A relaxed, inclusive, and supportive working culture that values diversity.
- Company pension scheme to support long-term financial security.
- Free on-site parking facilities for staff convenience.
Equal Opportunity
Ripple Recruitment Ltd is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. They are an equal opportunity employer that values and respects all individuals regardless of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or background. They believe that diverse teams drive innovation and excellence, and they actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Ripple Recruitment Ltd ensures a fair and transparent recruitment process for all applicants.
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