Senior Web Developer– Chobham, Surrey £44,000 - £48,000 plus benefits
Our client is a highly successful digital and creative agency, and they are recruiting a Senior Web Developer who thrives on variety, loves solving problems, and wants to make a genuine impact in a growing agency.
If you are interested in this role, you must live no more than a 45 minute drive to the office as it is not a remote role, it is hybrid and until you pass your probation, you will be based in the office full time. It is not near a train station so you need transport in order to travel there, and you must have previous experience of working for a digital or marketing agency. Proven experience using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and PHP is essential as well as proven experience building WordPress sites (without drag-and-drop page builders) and working with WooCommerce.
The Senior Web Developer will shape how digital work is delivered, collaborate closely with a creative team, and grow in a vibrant agency environment.
You’ll play a hands-on role in designing, building, and optimising a wide range of digital projects, from beautifully executed brochure sites to more complex headless builds. They are looking for a Senior Web Developer with the ambition and drive to grow in their business, with oversight of projects and involvement in technical direction and team development. You’ll collaborate closely with other specialists across design, strategy, and content, and eventually help shape the way they scale their digital offering.
What you’ll do Develop user-focused, responsive websites that perform beautifully across all devices Build and maintain WordPress and WooCommerce websites using clean, modern code (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP) Lead digital projects from concept through to delivery and beyond, ensuring best practice, performance and security Collaborate with designers and strategists to bring creative ideas to life with smart, scalable digital solutions Oversee technical delivery, ensuring quality and consistency across multiple projects Review, assess and collaborate with back-end developers, understanding how front and back-end work fits together Troubleshoot and optimise existing builds, maintaining high standards of accessibility and UX Explore new tools and technologies to help shape the future of their digital work
You will need Commercial front-end development experience in a digital agency or similar environment Strong skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP Proven experience building WordPress sites (without drag-and-drop page builders) and working with WooCommerce Solid understanding of UX and accessibility best practices An ability to assess, understand and collaborate on back-end development work (you don’t need to be a back-end engineer, but should be able to speak the same language) A passion for creating exceptional digital experiences and improving how things are done Clear communication skills, with a collaborative and proactive mindset
Bonus Skills
Experience designing responsive websites in Figma Familiarity with React Native for app development Experience delivering React and Next.js solutions with headless CMS integrations. Experience with NPM, Gulp or similar front-end build tools Exposure to DevOps or hosting environments (e.g. AWS, Vercel, Netlify, etc.) Experience in digital project oversight or technical direction
Benefits include 25 Days holiday a year (holiday must be taken between Christmas and New Year), Free Parking, Onsite Yoga and Private Healthcare.
Bluetree Recruits Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. We offer equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, sexuality, disability, age and other protected status as required by applicable law. We can only consider applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. Bluetree offers a referral fee of £200 for candidates placed with our clients who successfully complete their probation period.
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