Full Stack Web Developer

We are seeking a versatile, creative, and code-savvy Full Stack Web Developer to join our dynamic digital design and agency development studio in Liverpool. Located in the heart of Liverpool’s vibrant Baltic Triangle digital ecosystem, you will collaborate with digital designers, UX strategists, and project managers to build, optimize, and maintain custom web applications, e-commerce platforms, and interactive client sites.

You will bridge the gap between creative visual design and robust technical implementation-building responsive, accessible frontend layouts while engineering efficient backend systems, database schemas, and RESTful APIs., * Web Application Engineering: Translate UI/UX design mockups (Figma/Adobe XD) into clean, performant, responsive frontend code while engineering secure backend server-side logic and database structures.

• CMS & E-Commerce Customization: Develop custom themes, bespoke plugins, and headless architecture solutions across enterprise Content Management Systems (WordPress) and e-commerce frameworks (Shopify, WooCommerce, or Magento).
• API Development & Integration: Design, test, and document custom REST/GraphQL APIs and integrate third-party web services (payment gateways, CRM platforms, marketing tools, and ERP inventory systems).
• Code Quality & Technical SEO: Write accessible, semantic, clean code adhering to WCAG 2.1 standards, technical SEO best practices, core web vitals performance optimization, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Maintenance & Security: Perform routine website maintenance, security patching, SSL management, database backups, and server configuration tuning (Nginx/Apache).
• Agile Project Collaboration: Participate in sprint planning, technical scope reviews, code reviews, and Git-based version control workflows to deliver client projects on schedule.

• Experience: Minimum 3+ years of commercial web development experience within a digital agency, software house, or in-house brand team.
• Core Technical Stack:
• Frontend: Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3/Sass, JavaScript (ES6+), and modern JS frameworks/libraries (React.js, Vue.js, or Next.js).
• Backend: Solid experience with server-side languages (PHP, Node.js, or Python) and relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• CMS & Tools: In-depth knowledge of custom WordPress/Shopify development (PHP, Liquid, REST API) and version control (Git / GitHub).
• Key Skills: Strong eye for digital design detail, familiarity with Figma/design handoffs, knowledge of Web Vitals site speed optimization, and clear communication skills when discussing technical constraints with design teams.
• Location: Must be able to reliably commute to our Liverpool office (L1 postcode area) for collaborative studio working days.

• Competitive base salary (depending on experience)
• Discretionary annual agency performance bonus
• Flexible hybrid working model (2-3 days studio / home working)
• 25 days annual leave + public holidays + birthday leave
• Employer pension contribution scheme
• Fully funded continuous training, technical certification paths, and creative conference access
• Private healthcare plan and employee assistance program (EAP)
• On-site parking, cycle-to-work scheme, and local Baltic Triangle creative discounts

Work Location & Setup

This position operates on a hybrid basis out of our creative tech studio in Liverpool City Centre / Baltic Triangle (L1 postcode area), conveniently located near Liverpool Lime Street station, Central station, and local Merseyrail transport connections.

Pay: £42,000.00-£46,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking