Front End Developer

The successful candidate will be experienced in developing bespoke responsive Wordpress websites, have a deep knowledge of the latest web technology use and a driven approach working within a thought-leading agency. You will also be able to work from approved designs provided by our in-house design team. Must have a proven history of website development in an agency environment and a keen eye for design. Must also be familiar with up-to-date optimisation practises for site speed and accessibility.

Our Environment:

We offer candidates the opportunity to work on a hybrid basis between the office and home, with office working at our Rugby premises 3 x a week (Mon-Weds), and 2 days at home.

We like to make sure we have a really lovely culture here at Up, and our team generally regards each other as friends as well as coworkers - there's usually no end of treats milling around and excuses to go for lunch together or to the pub after work for a drink.

There is also training for the hospitality industry, encouragement of individuals to grow for career development and monthly 1-2-1 meetings to ensure you feel valued and listened to - we really do care for the people who work here!

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Developing websites using bespoke designs from scratch (not only pre-purchased themes).
• Add additional features to live websites.
• Test and repair issues/bugs across website developments.
• Support with upkeep and maintenance of websites.
• Be able to work autonomously and within a team
• Provide high-quality cross-team communication.
• Provide high-quality service to clients and customers
• Work as a part of a creative and dynamic team supported by experienced and passionate people., * This role would not be suited to Full-Stack development, so please be mindful that this is a Front-End Developer role.

Do you have experience in Front-end development?, The multi-award-winning Up Hotel Agency Ltd is looking for a Frontend Web Developer to join our forward-thinking and exciting agency. We are searching for an experienced candidate with 3+ years experience (agency preferred), who is looking to grow and has a hunger to learn and apply new technologies.

Our goal is to deliver high-quality projects that both our clients and the team can be proud of. Our environment is supportive and friendly, and we use a range of progressive open source technologies to fulfil a wide range of creative client briefs. The ideal candidate must have a track record and portfolio of live websites (custom-built using WordPress) to back up their CV., Must have relevant real-world experience within the below:

• Modern HTML / CSS (3+ years - a good understanding of flex, grid, srcset and CSS variables will go a long way)
• SASS
• Javascript (including jQuery)
• Extensive WordPress + PHP (3+ years)
• Advanced Custom Fields Pro
• Custom Post Types
• WPML (multilingual)
• Ability to work effectively from provided concepts in design software
• Web Server / Domain Management (WHM/cPanel)
• Strong skillset within QA and delivering feedback
• Git / Version control

Desired But Not Required Skills:

• Adobe/Sketch/Figma
• Previous client-facing experience and/or account management
• Experience working in a UK-based agency
• Experience with popular Wordpress plugins, e.g.
• WordPress Multisite
• Gravity Forms
• WP Rocket
• Woocommerce
• Experience with JavaScript Frameworks
• Experience using npm / Gulp / Docker
• Experience building websites in the hospitality industry
• Previous mentor experience for more junior developers
• Experience building custom WordPress Plugins (with examples)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Work from home