WordPress/Shopify Developer

Do you love building high-performance websites, enjoy solving complex technical puzzles, and want to work on projects for household-name brands? I am currently partnering with a premier digital agency in Newcastle to find a talented WordPress Developer to join their high-performing, collaborative team. This agency is known for creating transformational digital products for ambitious brands across retail, travel, finance, education, and healthcare. The Role In this hands-on role, you will be integral to architecting, building, and supporting bespoke WordPress or Shopify solutions. You won't just be "tweaking templates" you’ll be building tailored products that solve real-world business problems. Working in cross-functional teams, you will blend your technical skills with creative and strategic input to deliver meaningful results. Key Responsibilities: * Develop and maintain high-quality, bespoke WordPress websites and applications. * Build custom themes and plugins from the ground up (no "off-the-shelf" bloat). * Collaborate closely with designers, SEO specialists, and strategy teams to ensure technical excellence. * Optimise sites for performance, security, and scalability. * Participate in code reviews and help drive best practices across the development lifecycle. What You’ll Need * WordPress Expertise: Strong experience with bespoke WordPress development, including custom post types, ACF, and Gutenberg. * Core Tech: Proficiency in PHP and MySQL. * Frontend Skills: High confidence with HTML5, CSS3 (Sass), and JavaScript. * Workflow: Experience with Git and version control workflows. * Bonus Points: Knowledge of WooCommerce, REST APIs, or frontend frameworks like React or Vue.js. Why Join This Team? This agency is famous for its culture and offers an industry-leading benefits package: * Flexibility: Flexible hybrid working (3 days in the Newcastle office, 2 from home). * Health: Private healthcare and a Pension scheme. * Time Off: 22 days holiday + public holidays, plus your Birthday off. * Socials: Monthly team lunches, Friday drinks (Beer Fridge), and regular team events. * Extras: Bike to work scheme and a highly creative, collaborative environment. Interested in a confidential chat? If you’re a WordPress or Shopify expert ready to take the next step in a fast-paced, rewarding agency environment, please apply today or call Peter Lowe on (phone number removed)