Junior Web Developer (WordPress) - Doncaster, On Site
£25,000-£30,000
Our well-established and growing e-commerce client is seeking a Junior Web Developer to support the ongoing development, maintenance, and optimisation of their online platforms. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior developer with hands-on experience across WordPress, WooCommerce, front-end development, and e-commerce technologies, to work within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and enhance WordPress and WooCommerce websites
- Upload and manage products, pricing, categories, and promotional content
- Support website updates, backups, plugin management, and security checks
- Troubleshoot website issues, bugs, and plugin conflicts
- Develop and implement small custom features using PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Support website performance optimisation and mobile responsiveness
- Assist with SEO improvements including metadata and on-page optimisation
- Work closely with marketing teams on landing pages and campaign content
- Monitor website performance, uptime, and search console issues
- Support testing and deployment of website changes
- Occasionally assist with basic internal IT and digital support tasks
Required Skills & Experience
- Degree or equivalent qualification within IT, Web Development, or Computer Science
- Commercial or project-based experience with WordPress and WooCommerce
- Strong HTML, CSS, and JavaScript skills
- Working knowledge of PHP and WordPress customisation
- Experience working with Gutenberg editor and block themes
- Understanding of responsive web design principles
- Basic MySQL/phpMyAdmin knowledge
- Strong attention to detail and communication skills
- Proactive and enthusiastic approach to learning and development
Desirable Skills
- Experience developing or modifying WordPress plugins/themes
- Understanding of SEO best practices
- Knowledge of Git version control
- Experience with REST APIs or integrations
- Previous IT or technical support exposure
Package
- Company pension
- Employee discount scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Broad technical exposure and development opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative team environment