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Front End Developer

Full Time

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance

• Maintain Joomla & WordPress websites on a monthly basis.
• Backup all websites.
• Migrate websites to a test server prior to updating.
• Update all plugins, modules, and components.
• Update the core.
• Test that the updates worked.
• Migrate any data such as contact form data to ensure the live site is synchronised.
• Migrate back to the live site.
• Fix any issues that arise during this process.
• Update PHP versions when necessary.
• Report anything you can’t fix to your line manager.

Web Design

• Create websites using a variety of tools, predominantly Joomla.
• Use the YooTheme builder.
• Adhere to the CSS 5-1 methodology.
• Implement the BEM methodology.
• Write self-documenting code and class names.
• Assess and implement good design practices.
• Resize images prior to upload.
• Determine when to use SVGs.
• Utilise CSS variables for setting and changing colours.
• Use Bootstrap and other similar frameworks such as Zurb Foundation and UI Kit.
• Write minimal CSS when necessary.
• Develop with Vanilla JS without relying on jQuery.
• PHP:
• Understand basic PHP.
• Read and modify PHP code to change page layouts.
• Extract PHP variables from arrays or objects.
• Create Joomla & WordPress overrides.
• Access the WordPress loop.

Accessibility

• Understand accessibility, WCAG compliance, and achieving A and AA standards.
• Recognise the importance of accessibility.

SEO / Google Web Vitals / Google Lighthouse

• Achieve high scores on Google Lighthouse.
• Interpret and address Google Lighthouse feedback.
• Understand technical SEO.
• Install and configure Google Analytics, Matomo Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and Google Search Console.
• Interpret and act on Google Search Console feedback.

GDPR

• Understand and comply with GDPR.

Copyright

• Recognise when images can and cannot be used.
• Select and use placeholder images until client sign-off.
• Work independently and solve problems.
• Seek help when necessary.
• Accept and incorporate feedback.
• Strive to excel in their role.
• View constructive feedback positively.
• Communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal.
• Ask for clarification when needed.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanour.
• Attend client calls and take meeting notes when necessary.
• Collaborate effectively within a team.
• Communicate holiday plans in advance.
• Listen attentively and take responsibility for tasks.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven experience as a Front End Developer.
• Proficiency in Joomla and WordPress.
• Knowledge of SEO best practices and tools.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

Square Balloon is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

• Proven experience as a Front End Developer.
• Proficiency in Joomla and WordPress.
• Knowledge of SEO best practices and tools.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.