Web Developer

Location: Industria West, JHB
Salary: R26k per month

About the Role:
The right candidate is a dynamic, creative developer with a passion for excellence and an expert on expanding and maintaining content-rich, frequently updated websites. Must be able to conceptualise and research web-based solutions to business and operational challenges and requirements. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team and report directly to the Digital Editor.
Requirements:
Excellent knowledge and experience of PHP, HTML, HTML5, CSS, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery and AJAX
Knowledge and experience of the WordPress (CMS) (writing themes and plugins)
Version control systems (GIT/Subversion)
More than 3 years’ work experience in Wordpress and PHP environment:
• MySQL
• CSS
• JavaScript
• JQuery
Extensive knowledge and experience in WordPress development
Knowledge of inbuilt WordPress functions, crafting WordPress plugins and widgets to conform to WordPress coding standards
Knowledge in creating child themes and working experience with WordPress premium themes
Knowledge in creating responsive WordPress themes and themes with parallax effect
ADVANTAGEOUS
Knowledge of wire-framing
Twitter Bootstrap
Website performance optimisation
SEO
Knowledge of Linux hosting environments
Knowledge of Adobe Programs (Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign)
Mobile App Development
Basic knowledge of digital advertising
Social media integration

Duties:
Develop, enhance and maintain website back-end and front-end
Develop functional and appealing web and mobile applications
Provide website maintenance and enhancements.
Suggest innovative ways to improve the performance of the website
Conceptualise digital solutions for editorial and advertisers and, in co-operation with the Digital Editor and advertising department, ensure proper placement of ads and content
Work with other members of the digital department and service suppliers