Job Title: Full-Stack Web Developer
Location: Remote
UK Working Hours: 8 am – 8pm (flexible on start/end time – 8 hour workday + 1 hour lunch)

About Our Client:
They are a web technology consultancy providing complete web technology services, covering everything from development to DevOps. Their work includes a mix of WordPress and Node.js-based applications, with WordPress currently forming the majority of their projects. They are highly focused on web performance and real-world results, ensuring their solutions align with technical SEO best practices and continuous monitoring to drive long-term success for their clients. As their workload grows, they are looking for a full-stack web developer to join the team and support ongoing projects.

• Develop and maintain both backend and frontend components of web applications, using PHP for backend development and modern HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (including Tailwind CSS) for frontend development.
  
• Collaborate with Rod Pereira and the team through daily morning catch-up calls, Slack communication, and occasional impromptu calls.
  
• Manage tasks using Asana, track work hours in Harvest, and maintain efficient development workflows.
  
• Troubleshoot and optimize web applications while ensuring clean, scalable, and well-documented code.
  

Requirements

Must Haves:

• Modern PHP development (version 8+) Writing clean, maintainable, and efficient PHP code.
  
• WordPress theme and plugin development Building and customizing themes and plugins following best practices.
  
• Modern frontend development, including:

• HTML5 Ensuring accessibility and SEO best practices.
• CSS3 Proficiency in modern styling approaches, including Tailwind CSS.
• JavaScript (ES6+) Experience with modern JavaScript features and using Node-based bundlers like Vite and Webpack.
  

• Proficiency in Linux/Unix command line Comfortable navigating and managing development environments.
  
• Proficiency in Git Using version control effectively in team workflows.
  
• Familiarity with Docker for local development Setting up and managing containerized development environments efficiently.
  
• Security best practices in PHP, WordPress, and JavaScript Understanding common vulnerabilities and implementing secure coding techniques.
  

• DevOps experience, including:
  

• Configuring and maintaining remote Linux servers.
  
• Understanding how Cloudflare works.
  
• Deep understanding of internet fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP protocol, etc.).
  

• Experience with frontend animation libraries, such as GSAP.
  
• Familiarity with modern JavaScript frameworks, including React and Next.js, Vue.js, Svelte and SvelteKit, and Astro.
  
• Understanding of web caching, its various layers, troubleshooting techniques, and best practices.
  
• Proficiency in Docker Experience with containerization and deployment strategies.
  
• Working with Figma or Adobe XD for design hand offs and collaboration.
  

Benefits

• Provide your own computer macOS or Linux is preferred, but Windows users are acceptable if you have experience with WSL and can meet all technical requirements.
  
• High-quality video meetings candidates must have a decent camera and headset and participate in meetings from a quiet environment with clear audio and video. Video is expected to be on at all times, with minimal to no background noise and no need for blurring.
  
• Access to necessary tools and services we will provide a Google Workspace email address, access to all required online services and software licenses, and cover the costs of any necessary online services.
  
• Remote work with flexibility, but aligned with UK working hours to facilitate collaboration.
  
• Use of Git version control, including GitHub workflow and PR reviews as part of the development process.
  
• Daily communication via Slack, Trello, and email, ensuring seamless collaboration and task management.
  
• Proactive attitude required candidates should take initiative, solve problems independently, and contribute ideas to improve workflows.
  
• Stable internet connection required Candidates must have a reliable internet connection that supports high-quality video calls without lag or interruptions.
  
• Core working hours Must be available from 9 AM – 5 PM GMT to ensure collaboration with the team.
  
• Self-learning and continuous improvement Candidates are encouraged to stay up-to-date with modern web technologies and suggest improvements to workflows.

• Talent Shore PTY Ltd
  Full-Stack Web Developer position available in Western Cape, Cape Town. This job position was posted by Talent Shore PTY Ltd. The job has been posted as a premium ad on 2025-02-07 at 15:10:39 in the It Computer category
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