Job Description

Junior Web Developer (WordPress / Gutenberg)

Experience: We require a maximum of 3 years of experience

We are an award-winning web development and marketing agency looking for a Web Developer to join our team full-time. You'll work closely with our designers and developers to build and maintain modern WordPress sites using the Gutenberg block editor. The role involves translating design files into clean, responsive front-end builds, extending WordPress with custom post types and theme logic, and ensuring a high level of consistency and performance across projects.

Responsibilities for the Junior Web Developer

Build and update responsive Gutenberg pages from Adobe or Figma designs

Work within established design systems, templates, and block libraries

Create and maintain custom post types, templates, and basic plugin functionality

Extend and refine existing WordPress themes using core PHP

Write and compile styles using SASS, ensuring clean, maintainable CSS output

Tweak and test layouts for responsiveness and cross-browser consistency

Optimise images, handle metadata, and ensure accessibility compliance

Perform QA checks across multiple devices and browsers

Manage updates in Git and follow internal workflows

Required skills for the Junior Web Developer

Strong understanding of the WordPress Gutenberg editor and WordPress core concepts

Proficient in HTML, CSS/SASS, and basic ES6 JavaScript

Working knowledge of PHP for WordPress theme and plugin development

Experience creating and managing custom post types and taxonomies

Confident working from detailed design specifications in Adobe and Figma

Able to debug layout, styling, and template issues efficiently

Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar) to enhance coding efficiency and problem-solving

Nice to have for the Junior Web Developer

Familiarity with theme.json and modern WordPress theming

Understanding of SEO and accessibility fundamentals

Experience with Git branching and version control best practices

Basic experience using NPM (Node Package Manager) and Node Version Manager (NVM) for managing build tools and dependencies

Exposure to MySQL, including writing simple queries for data retrieval or debugging

Profile for the Junior Web Developer

You're a technically capable developer who takes pride in building things properly. You understand WordPress architecture, Gutenberg's quirks, and how to bridge design and development cleanly. You'll collaborate closely with both design and development teams to deliver robust, responsive WordPress sites that are efficient, scalable, and visually precise.

Progression for the Junior Web Developer

As a developer in this role, you are not just building pages. You will be part of a busy specialist team who build high performing WordPress sites all day, every day. You will work alongside senior developers, technical leads and experienced designers who are happy to pair with you, review your code and explain the "why", not just the "what". The aim is simple: to help you grow into a confident mid weight developer and build your skills exponentially.

What you can expect:

Structured progression path with clear expectations and regular reviews focused on your technical growth and portfolio.

Mentoring from industry experts including direct access to senior WordPress and Gutenberg developers for code reviews, pair programming and architecture discussions.

Hands on learning through real client projects, with access to courses, documentation and internal knowledge sharing sessions to support your development.

Challenging, modern projects including production Gutenberg builds, custom themes and plugins, not just content updates, so you gain experience that genuinely furthers your career.

Supportive, close-knit team of designers, developers and marketers who collaborate closely, share solutions and help you get unstuck quickly.

The perks

Vitality private healthcare insurance

Flexible working hours

Cash referral programme

Added long-term service benefits

Conference attendance support

A collaborative, creative and inspiring working environment

Birthdays off

Regular company events and socials

Sound like your kind of agency?

Polite Notice - We do not use Recruitment Agencies

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,000.00-32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Flexitime Free parking Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay Store discount
Application question(s):

Do you CURRENTLY live within 20 miles of our offices in GU52 0RJ? We are not open to candidates relocating for this position.
Experience:

Web development: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Full Driving Licence and your own transport (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person