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# Junior Web Developer

- **Company:** Essential Marketer Limited
- **Location:** Bromsgrove, UK
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** £27,000.0 - £32,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), PHP (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), CPanel, MySQL, PHP Development, Responsive Web Design, Shopify, Systems Integration, Web Performance Optimization, WordPress, Stylesheet Language, Backend, Git, Integration Frameworks, Web Technologies, Gsuite, Front End Software Development, Software Version Control
- **Published:** May 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c1d2b045c928f90a

## About the Role

Do you have experience in WordPress?, Essential Skills:

 * Working knowledge of HTML and CSS
 * Basic understanding of PHP and JavaScript
 * Familiarity with WordPress and/or Shopify
 * Basic understanding of MySQL databases
 * Familiarity with hosting environments such as Plesk or cPanel
 * Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
 * Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
 * Interest in web technologies and modern development practices
 * Ability to showcase a website, app or coding project you have built

Desirable Skills:

 * Experience using version control systems such as Git
 * Understanding of website performance optimisation
 * Familiarity with APIs or third-party integrations
 * Knowledge of responsive design principles
 * Interest in AI-assisted development tools and workflows
 * Familiarity with Google Workspace tools

## Description

As a Junior Web Developer, you will support the development, maintenance and optimisation of websites across a variety of CMS platforms and client projects. You will work closely with our development, SEO and marketing teams to deliver high-quality, responsive and user-friendly websites.

This role is ideal for someone with a genuine passion for coding and technology who is looking to build commercial experience within a fast-paced agency environment.

You will have the opportunity to work on:

 * New website builds
 * Website updates and maintenance
 * Front-end and back-end development tasks
 * Shopify and WordPress projects
 * Performance and functionality improvements
 * Integrations with third-party tools and platforms

Junior candidates will receive support and guidance from senior team members, with opportunities to develop into a more advanced development role over time., * Assist in the development and maintenance of client websites

 * Build and update websites across WordPress, Shopify and other CMS platforms
 * Support front-end development using HTML, CSS and JavaScript
 * Assist with back-end functionality and PHP development tasks
 * Work collaboratively with SEO and PPC teams to implement website improvements
 * Troubleshoot website issues and support ongoing maintenance tasks
 * Ensure websites are responsive, functional and optimised across devices
 * Participate in internal project meetings and development planning
 * Stay up to date with emerging web technologies and development best practices


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