Job Description

About Us:

Atomic Digital Marketing (atomicdigitalmarketing.co.uk) is a fast-growing, UK-based digital marketing agency specialising in innovative website design and development, as well as performance-driven digital strategies. We work with a wide range of clients across industries, delivering websites that don't just look great but perform exceptionally too.

We're now looking for a Senior WordPress Developer to join our remote team and help us craft high-quality, fast, and scalable WordPress websites that align with our creative vision and clients' business goals.

Role Overview:

We're seeking an experienced and technically strong WordPress Developer who can take ownership of end-to-end website builds -- from theme development and custom plugin work to optimising site performance and collaborating with our designers and marketers. You'll play a key role in delivering beautifully built, clean, and SEO-friendly WordPress websites for a diverse range of clients.

Responsibilities:

- Develop custom WordPress themes and plugins tailored to client needs.
- Convert Figma/Sketch/Adobe XD designs into pixel-perfect, responsive WordPress websites.
- Implement advanced functionality using ACF (Advanced Custom Fields), custom post types, Gutenberg blocks, etc.
- Optimise websites for speed, performance, SEO, and mobile responsiveness.
- Troubleshoot bugs, resolve compatibility issues, and maintain high code quality.
- Integrate third-party tools and APIs, including CRM systems, email marketing platforms, and analytics tools.
- Maintain and update existing WordPress sites, ensuring stability, security, and up-to-date best practices.
- Collaborate closely with designers, project managers, and marketers to meet timelines and deliver exceptional work.

Requirements:

- 4+ years of experience as a WordPress Developer, preferably in an agency or freelance setting.
- Deep understanding of the WordPress ecosystem -- including theme and plugin development from scratch.
- Strong skills in PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript (incl. jQuery), and MySQL.
- Proficiency with page builders (e.g., Elementor, WPBakery) and strong opinions on when/why to use them.
- Experience with ACF, CPTs, WooCommerce, and multilingual setups (e.g., WPML).
- Solid grasp of technical SEO, site architecture, and on-page optimisation techniques.
- Familiarity with Git and version control workflows.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Comfortable managing multiple projects and working independently in a remote environment.

Bonus Skills:

- Experience with performance optimisation tools (e.g., WP Rocket, Cloudflare, LiteSpeed Cache).
- Working knowledge of GA4, Google Tag Manager, and conversion tracking setups.
- Familiarity with Figma, Adobe XD, or other design tools.
- Knowledge of headless WordPress or JAMstack setups (e.g., WordPress + Next.js).

What We Offer:

- Fully remote role with flexible working hours.
- A variety of projects across different industries and tech stacks.
- A fast-paced, collaborative, and supportive team environment.
- Competitive hourly or project-based rates depending on experience.
- Long-term freelance opportunities with potential for regular, ongoing work.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Freelance, Zero hours contract

Pay: 15.00-23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 - 25 per week

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Referral programme Sick pay Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Can you provide links to three WordPress websites you've built? Highlight one project you're most proud of and explain why. Do you have any experience working with marketing and design teams and how do you typically collaborate with them?
Work Location: Remote

Expected start date: 01/06/2025