Web Developer

The Web Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and optimising responsive websites and web applications that support the organisation’s digital, commercial, and customer-facing objectives. The role requires strong technical expertise across front-end and back-end web development, with the ability to translate design concepts and business requirements into secure, scalable, high-performing digital solutions., 1. Web Development

• Develop responsive, user-friendly, and high-performing websites and web applications in line with technical specifications, business requirements, and approved designs.
• Build and maintain front-end interfaces using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript, and modern web development frameworks and libraries.
• Contribute to back-end development, server-side functionality, database integration, and API development where required.
• Ensure websites and web applications are scalable, maintainable, reliable, and optimised for different devices and screen sizes.

1. Front-End Development & Responsive Design * Translate UI/UX designs, wireframes, and prototypes into functional and accessible web interfaces. * Implement responsive and mobile-first development principles to ensure consistent user experiences across desktops, tablets, and mobile devices. * Ensure compatibility across major browsers, operating systems, and devices. * Collaborate with designers to maintain visual consistency, usability, accessibility, and technical feasibility throughout the development process.

2. Back-End Development, APIs & Databases * Develop and maintain server-side functionality, APIs, integrations, and database-driven applications as required by projects. * Work with technologies such as Node.js and other appropriate back-end frameworks or platforms. * Integrate third-party APIs, payment systems, CRM platforms, analytics tools, and other external services where required. * Work with relational and/or non-relational databases, ensuring appropriate data structures, performance, integrity, and security.

3. Content Management Systems & Website Maintenance * Develop, customise, maintain, and update websites using content management systems (CMS) such as WordPress or other relevant platforms. * Create and maintain custom themes, plugins, components, templates, and CMS functionality where required. * Perform regular website updates, technical maintenance, content-related development tasks, and system improvements. * Identify opportunities to improve website functionality, usability, performance, and maintainability.

4. Code Quality, Version Control & Development Standards * Write clean, efficient, well-structured, reusable, and maintainable code in accordance with established development standards and best practices. * Use version control systems such as Git and platforms such as GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket to manage source code and development workflows. * Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to support code quality and knowledge sharing. * Maintain appropriate technical documentation relating to code, systems, integrations, configurations, and development processes.

5. Testing, Debugging & Troubleshooting * Conduct functional, integration, regression, usability, and cross-browser testing as appropriate. * Identify, diagnose, and resolve technical issues, bugs, performance problems, and compatibility issues. * Use appropriate developer tools, debugging software, testing frameworks, and monitoring tools to investigate and resolve issues efficiently. * Support user acceptance testing (UAT) and resolve identified technical issues prior to deployment.

6. Website Performance & SEO Optimisation * Optimise websites and web applications for speed, performance, Core Web Vitals, scalability, and overall user experience. * Implement technical SEO best practices, including appropriate HTML structure, metadata, URL structures, page performance, crawlability, structured data, and mobile usability. * Monitor website performance and recommend improvements based on analytics, technical audits, and performance data.

7. Collaboration & Project Delivery * Collaborate with designers, clients, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver digital projects successfully. * Participate in project planning, technical discussions, development sprints, progress meetings, and project reviews. * Provide realistic technical estimates, communicate project risks and dependencies, and proactively raise issues that may affect delivery timelines or quality. * Contribute technical recommendations and identify opportunities to improve development processes and digital solutions.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Web Development, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 2-3 years of proven professional experience in web development, with demonstrable experience delivering production websites and/or web applications.
• Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript/TypeScript development.
• Practical experience with at least one modern front-end framework or library such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Working knowledge of back-end development technologies such as Node.js or equivalent server-side technologies.
• Experience working with REST APIs and third-party API integrations.
• Practical experience with CMS platforms such as WordPress or equivalent systems.
• Understanding of relational and/or non-relational databases and database-driven web applications.
• Experience using Git or another version control system within a professional development environment.
• Strong understanding of responsive and mobile-first web development principles.
• Good understanding of UX/UI principles and the ability to work effectively from design files, wireframes, and prototypes.
• Knowledge of web accessibility standards, including WCAG principles.
• Experience with browser developer tools, testing, debugging, and performance optimisation.
• Understanding of web security principles and secure development practices.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver projects within agreed deadlines.

Key Skills

• Strong front-end and back-end web development capabilities.
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript, and modern web frameworks.
• Strong understanding of responsive, mobile-first, accessible, and user-focused development.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, reusable, and well-documented code.
• Strong understanding of Git and modern software development workflows.
• Experience with APIs, databases, CMS platforms, and third-party integrations.
• Strong testing, debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimisation skills.
• Understanding of technical SEO and website performance principles.
• Awareness of web security, accessibility, privacy, and data protection considerations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Good organisation, time management, and attention to detail.
• Commitment to continuous learning and keeping up to date with modern web technologies.