We’re looking for a PHP WordPress Developer to join our passionate and expanding digital team.
As a PHP WordPress Developer, you’ll work closely with our design and development teams to build, develop, and maintain a wide range of responsive, high-quality websites. You’ll be involved in the full lifecycle of web projects – leveraging modern technologies and contributing to everything from initial planning and custom theme development to optimisation and post-launch support.
We’re looking for someone with a genuine passion for coding, a sharp eye for detail, and the ambition to keep improving their skills. You’ll be comfortable sharing ideas, solving technical challenges, and collaborating with a tight-knit team of thinkers, designers, and developers. Meeting deadlines, adapting to evolving project needs, and striving for code quality will come naturally to you.
Full-time
Hybrid (Minimum of 2 days a week at our Retford location)
Salary: Dependent on experience
Key responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
• Developing custom WordPress themes and plugins using PHP
• Building responsive, accessible, and high-performance WordPress websites
• Implementing designs accurately using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and jQuery
• Integrating third-party APIs and custom functionality
• Maintaining and updating existing client websites, including performance and security enhancements
• Troubleshooting bugs and providing technical support
• Ensuring all websites follow best practices for speed, accessibility, and SEO
• Supporting site migrations, including handling redirects and technical setup
• Collaborating with designers and project managers to deliver high-quality work
• Conducting thorough testing to ensure quality and functionality across devices
Key skills
To be considered, the successful candidate should have:
• Strong PHP development skills
• Proven experience with WordPress development, including custom themes and plugins from Figma designs
• Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and jQuery
• Experience working with WordPress, ACF and Elementor
• Good understanding of web performance optimisation
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise effectively
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to technical challenges
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• A willingness to continue learning and adopt new tools, frameworks, and workflows
• Familiarity with GIT or other version control systems
Desirable skills
• Experience with WooCommerce
• Knowledge of modern JavaScript frameworks
• Familiarity with Figma or similar design tools
• Experience with API development or REST integrations
• Experience using SSH to migrate and manage websites
• Understanding of modern UX and UI best practices
• Ability to deliver WordPress CMS training to clients
• Comfortable working in a Mac-based environment
Company benefits
• Hybrid working
• Company events
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Development and progression opportunities
• Additional holidays for every year you’re with us
• Your birthday off
• Employee well-being scheme
• Paid Christmas holidays
• Two corporate volunteering days per annum
• Great work environment
• Casual dress
How to apply
If you’re a self-motivated, enthusiastic team player with strong WordPress development skills and a passion for delivering high-quality digital work, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV, along with any relevant work examples or GitHub links to: careers@bubbledesign.co.uk
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