Junior WordPress Developer

Role & responsibilities

Abmiro is seeking a creative and detail-orientated Junior WordPress developer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for customised, updating, and maintaining existing WordPress themes, ensuring they are optimised for performance, user experience, and aesthetics. This role is perfect for someone with a passion for web design, and WordPress development, and an eagerness to learn and grow in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Theme Customisation: Modify and customise existing WordPress themes to meet project specifications and client requirements.
• User Experience (UX) Design: Ensure that all themes are user-friendly, responsive, and optimised for both desktop and mobile platforms.
• Content Layout: Implement and maintain content layout structures within WordPress themes to ensure proper visual hierarchy and a seamless user experience.
• Performance Optimisation: Optimise themes for speed, SEO, and performance to ensure quick loading times and enhanced user engagement.

• Cross-browser compatibility: Ensure themes work across various browsers and platforms.
• Plugin Integration: Integrate and customise plugins to enhance theme functionality.
• Theme Maintenance: Regularly update themes to ensure compatibility with the latest versions of WordPress, plugins, and web standards.
• Quality Assurance (QA): Test themes for functionality, performance, and security issues before deployment.
• Collaboration: Work closely with senior developers, designers, and content teams to ensure consistency and alignment with project goals.
• Support and Troubleshooting: Provide technical support for themes, addressing bugs, compatibility issues, and client feedback.

Preferred candidate profile

• Education: A bachelor's degree in web design, graphic design, computer science, or a related field is preferred.
• Familiarity with WordPress theme frameworks (e.g., Divi, Elementor, Avada).
• Basic understanding of SEO principles.
• Knowledge of web performance optimisation best practices.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).

Perks and benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunity to work for Overseas Clients
• Opportunity to improve & learn new things
• Be part of a dynamic, young, friendly team striving for top quality and a fantastic work culture.
• There is a hell of a lot of stuff to innovate and learn at the same time
• Opportunities and guidance to learn new technologies, share knowledge and grow within the company and sector.
• Other benefits include Provident Fund, Insurance, personal growth opportunities, technology growth opportunities, etc.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.