Senior Web Developer (WordPress / WooCommerce)

We work with businesses across a wide range of industries, creating high-quality websites and digital solutions that help our clients generate leads, improve their online presence and grow their businesses.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Web Developer to join our team and take ownership of client website projects from initial planning through to successful launch.

This is an office-based role for someone who is confident working independently, managing multiple projects and delivering professional websites without requiring constant supervision.

The Role

As our Senior Web Developer, you will be responsible for the complete development lifecycle of client websites, including planning, development, testing, launch and ongoing improvements.

You will work closely with clients, designers and project managers to transform requirements into high-performing digital solutions.

The successful candidate will be someone who can take ownership of projects, make technical decisions, solve complex problems and consistently deliver websites to a high professional standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of website projects from concept to launch.
• Design and develop bespoke WordPress websites and WooCommerce stores.
• Build websites from scratch using clean, scalable and maintainable code.
• Develop custom WordPress themes and plugins.
• Create advanced WooCommerce functionality and integrations.
• Manage website development timelines and deliver projects on schedule.
• Communicate technical solutions clearly with clients and internal teams.
• Perform website testing, quality checks and launch preparation.
• Optimise websites for speed, security, performance and SEO.
• Integrate APIs, payment gateways and third-party platforms.
• Manage website migrations, hosting setup, domains, SSL and technical configurations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
• Maintain existing client websites and implement improvements.
• Review code quality and follow best development practices.
• Keep up to date with modern web technologies and industry standards.

Essential Skills & Experience

The successful candidate must have strong commercial experience with:

• HTML5
• CSS3
• JavaScript
• PHP
• MySQL
• WordPress development
• WooCommerce development
• Custom WordPress theme development
• Custom plugin development
• Responsive web development
• Website security best practices
• Website performance optimisation
• Technical SEO implementation
• API integrations
• Git/version control
• Cross-browser compatibility

• Have proven experience building professional websites from scratch.
• Be able to work independently and manage your own workload.
• Have experience delivering websites for commercial clients.
• Be confident making technical decisions without supervision.
• Be comfortable managing multiple projects at different stages.
• Have excellent attention to detail.
• Be organised and able to meet deadlines.
• Take ownership and pride in delivering high-quality work.

Desirable Skills

Experience with:

• Laravel
• React
• Vue.js
• Node.js
• Shopify
• Advanced WooCommerce customisation
• Figma or Adobe XD
• Google Analytics
• Google Search Console
• Server management and hosting environments, If you are an experienced developer who can independently manage website projects from planning through to launch, we would love to hear from you., * Portfolio of websites you have built
• GitHub profile (if available)
• Examples of previous commercial projects

Only candidates with proven commercial web development experience will be considered.

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm.
• Permanent office-based role in Manchester.
• Opportunity to lead and manage exciting client projects.
• Work on a wide variety of industries and website builds.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Career progression within a growing digital agency.
• Opportunity to become a key member of the technical team.
• On-site gym., Pay: £31,998.55-£35,000.00 per year

Hivebyte Technology Ltd is a growing digital agency based in Manchester, specialising in bespoke website development, e-commerce solutions, SEO, digital marketing and business technology services.