Cape Town: Senior Web Developer posted by HotelJobs

Hook: Join The Aquila Collection, one of Cape Town’s most prominent hospitality brands, and work in an agency-like environment to bring multiple brands to life. This isn’t just a coding job; it’s a chance to completely redefine our digital presence.

The Vision: We’re looking for a web development leader to spearhead a rethink of our user experience. We want a digital presence that is fun, intuitive, and “Uber-like,” offering a seamless experience from first click to final purchase. Your mission is to create a sleek, integrated platform that makes ticketing and online purchases an absolute breeze for our guests.

Your Impact: You will be the architect of our web presence, leading the charge on UX and system integrations. You’ll work with a dynamic commercial team and mentor a junior web developer, turning bold ideas into functional, beautiful, and highly efficient web solutions. You will be instrumental in evolving our current infrastructure into a world-class digital platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

UX/UI & Web Strategy:

• Lead the overhaul of our websites’ user experience and user interface, focusing on creating an intuitive, engaging, and conversion-optimised journey.

• Champion a mobile-first design philosophy to ensure a flawless experience on all devices.

• Collaborate with the commercial team to translate brand goals and user needs into compelling web designs and functional specifications.

Development & Integration:

• Oversee all aspects of web development, from hands-on coding and customisation to managing our hosting environments.

• Masterfully integrate our websites with internal systems, including our Property Management System (PMS), payment gateways, and other third-party APIs, to ensure a super-sleek operational flow.

• Manage and extend our current web infrastructure (WordPress, Elementor, Gravity Forms, WooCommerce) while planning and executing its future evolution.

• Ensure all web platforms are optimised for speed, performance, and security.

Team Leadership & Collaboration:

• Lead, mentor, and guide a junior web developer, enabling their growth and ensuring high-quality code and development practices.

• Work closely with the wider commercial team, including the SEO & AI Specialist, social media, and content creators, to ensure all web development aligns with broader marketing strategies.

Experience:

• Proven track record in a web developer role with demonstrable success in building and managing complex, high-traffic websites.

• Extensive experience with e-commerce and online ticketing/booking systems is essential.

• Experience within the hospitality, travel, or luxury brand sector is highly advantageous.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with the WordPress ecosystem, including custom theme/plugin development, Elementor, Gravity Forms, and WooCommerce.

• Experience working with APIs and integrating various third-party systems.

• Understanding of web security best practices, SEO principles, and database management.

Personal Attributes:

• You have a strong eye for design and a passion for creating exceptional user experiences.

• You are not afraid to test new ideas and push boundaries. You see challenges as opportunities.

• You thrive in a team environment and can communicate complex technical ideas effectively to non-technical stakeholders.

• You take initiative and can manage large-scale projects from concept to completion.

What We Offer:

• An agency-like office environment with multiple brands to keep creative juices flowing.

• The opportunity to work with a leading and beloved Cape Town brand.

• A dynamic and supportive team environment where innovation is encouraged.

• A pivotal role where you can make a tangible impact.

Our brand has collaborated with Uber and international airlines, hosted international celebrities, featured globally on reality TV shows, and delivers bucket-list experiences to visitors. We are a place of high energy, opportunity, and disruption. If you are keen to join our commercial team, please submit your CV and a cover letter ASAP.

Please note this is a permanent position in our Greenpoint office. We have great coffee!