Front End Web Developer

Sierra Six Media
Billericay, United Kingdom
9 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Shift work
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate
Compensation
£ 50K

Job location

Remote
Billericay, United Kingdom

Tech stack

HTML
JavaScript
PHP
BASIC (Programming Language)
CSS
EXEC (Scripting Language)
DNS
Google Analytics
Conversion Tracking
Shopify
Trello
WooCommerce
WordPress
Software Coding
Basecamp

Job description

  1. New Website Builds
  • Build WordPress and Shopify websites with confidence using WooCommerce where required.
  • Adapt themes and frameworks to match brand styles and functional needs.
  • Configure essential plugins, apps and integrations.
  • Set up product structures, catalogues, payments, shipping and delivery systems.
  • Carry out product uploads, content updates and full ecommerce setup across platforms.
  • Translate design direction from our brand designer into clean, responsive builds.
  1. Development and Maintenance
  • Support launches, migrations, hosting tasks, DNS changes and backups.
  • Implement theme changes, new templates and custom front end functionality.
  • Maintain, update and optimise existing WordPress, Shopify and WooCommerce sites.
  • Deliver ongoing support and monthly maintenance for assigned clients.
  1. Performance and Stability
  • Optimise sites for speed, SEO, accessibility and mobile performance.
  • Improve Core Web Vitals by refining code, reducing asset sizes and improving load behaviour.
  • Troubleshoot issues, apply fixes and ensure consistent stability.
  • Ability to diagnose and resolve plugin conflicts, theme issues, and compatibility problems
  1. Collaboration and Delivery
  • Work across client projects while supporting internal builds and improvements.
  • Collaborate with designers, Account Managers and the SEO team to create smooth user experiences.
  • Implement tracking codes and scripts using GA4, GTM and custom events.
  • Manage tasks through Trello and Basecamp.
  • Stay up to date with platform changes, coding standards and best practice., You will join a growing delivery team that includes an Account Manager, Relationship Manager, technical SEOs, a content writer and a brand designer. You will work across a wide portfolio of client websites as well as Sierra Six Media's own site. A flexible hybrid pattern is available.

Perks & Benefits

  • Flexible working: with a hybrid setup.
  • Set working hours: A clear 9-5 day with no expectation of staying late
  • Profit share scheme: Annual bonus linked to company performance
  • Training budget: An annual allowance for courses, certifications, and professional development
  • Learning hour: One hour each week dedicated to reviewing updates, learn new tools, and deepen your industry knowledge
  • Tech allowance: Budget to upgrade your work setup
  • 4pm Friday finish: Start your weekend early every week
  • Birthdays off: Celebrate your day your way
  • Forbes EXEC Membership - Airport lounge access, member travel concierge for support booking hotels, flights, bookings.
  • Monthly socials & annual away day: Regular get-togethers to connect and unwind
  • Office closed at Christmas: Enjoy a full week off over the holidays
  • Deliveroo meal allowances
  • Kudos programme: Recognition and rewards for going above and beyond
  • Volunteer days: Paid time to support a cause that matters to you
  • Snacks & drinks: A fully stocked snack bar with all the essentials

Requirements

Do you have experience in SEO?, * Able to travel to the Billericay office atleast three days per week.

  • Proven experience building websites, supported by a portfolio.
  • Strong skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript and basic PHP.
  • Confident using WordPress, Shopify and WooCommerce.
  • Comfortable handling hosting environments, DNS and migrations.
  • Experience with theme customisation, plugin management and troubleshooting.
  • Experience implementing GA4, GTM and conversion tracking.
  • Ability to turn design direction into clean and responsive builds.
  • Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving.
  • Clear communication with both technical and non technical teams.
  • Understanding of technical SEO and Core Web Vitals is beneficial.

About the company

Sierra Six Media is a Drum Recommends digital marketing agency based in Billericay, Essex. We deliver websites, branding, SEO and PPC for UK clients. We are looking for a talented Web Developer with strong experience across WordPress, WooCommerce and Shopify. You will build and customise websites using existing themes and frameworks, adding integrations, ecommerce setups and light bespoke functionality where needed., Sierra Six Media is a premium digital agency built on collaboration, quality and long-term client success. You will work with a varied client base, contribute to meaningful digital projects and join a friendly, ambitious team.

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