About Us Yolk Recruitment is excited to be working on behalf of a fast-growing digital agency that's pushing the boundaries of WordPress for media publishing and a variety of brand clients.
This agency, nestled in the heart of Somerset, is passionate about creating innovative digital experiences that drive online success for businesses.
The Role We're seeking an experienced and talented WordPress Developer to join a dynamic team based in the South West.
You'll collaborate with developers, designers, and project managers to contribute to a range of exciting website projects.
From bespoke marketing sites to custom media and publishing platforms, this is your chance to make a real impact.
Responsibilities: Developing custom WordPress websites, including custom WP themes and plugins for clients.
Contributing to internal digital projects and initiatives.
Supporting custom Laravel applications that integrate with WordPress or stand alone as separate products.
Helping shape and refine the agency's WordPress offerings as the business grows.
Experience & Skills: Must Have: Minimum of 3 years of experience in an agency environment.
Strong understanding of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, Sass, JavaScript).
Proficient in object-oriented programming (OOP).
Extensive experience working with WordPress, including developing custom themes and plugins.
Hands-on experience with WooCommerce for eCommerce websites.
Strong attention to detail in converting designs into responsive web experiences.
Knowledge of best practices for security and performance optimisation.
Solid understanding of core web concepts (Domains, DNS, Hosting).
Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Bitbucket, Git).
Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
Nice to Have: Experience with Tailwind CSS.
Familiarity with Laravel frameworks.
A solid understanding of on-site and technical SEO.