Job Description

Billion Media is a growing digital marketing company based in Liverpool. We specialise in Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), specifically in the legal sector.

We're seeking a talented and ambitious

Wordpress Developer

to join our team.

The Job

Your day-to-day duties will involve:

We are looking for someone with a keen interest in User Experience (UX) and Conversion Rate Optimisation (CRO) A large part of your tasks will involve designing attractive templates and the creation of new websites Conducting changes and improvements to WordPress themes and website designs in order to improve conversion rates, accessibility and best practices. You will also be encouraged to conduct experiments to try and boost conversion rates. Conducting UX tests, automated tests, and content tests to identify issues and possible optimisations, and to work on them while managing time constraints. Identifying issues with website speed metrics and fixing them. Helping to fix technical issues that arise across our network of websites. Designing and creating new websites and themes. Providing support on SEO, Hosting management, and WP Databases to colleagues. Supporting the Head of SEO in any tasks that arise.

Must Have Requirements

Experience with WordPress, WordPress Plugins, Databases and Themes.

Experience in classic editor, block editor and new design tools like Elementor

Experience with website performance optimisation with a focus on the six metrics tracked in the performance section of a Lighthouse report.

Experience with Conversion Rate Optimisation (CRO).

Experience conducting User Experience (UX) tests and fixes.

Excellent knowledge of HTML, CSS, Javascript and PHP.

Great knowledge of hosting or related terminology, WordPress CMS, and CPanel.

Some knowledge of UI / UX, website intractability, web design.

Ability to make wireframes.

Knowledge and understanding of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO).

We pride ourselves on our friendly, sociable and laid-back atmosphere, so

good interpersonal and communication skills

are important. We're a close-knit team that supports each other in every aspect of our jobs.

Organisation is also vital.

You will be responsible for your workload and will be assigned targets and deadlines to meet.

A creative mind.

We're keen to work with people who like to think outside the box and find creative solutions to problems and challenges that arise.

Good To Have Requirements

Ability to learn Javascript frameworks, like ReactJS.

Ability to work with Python or any other programming language for data management and scripting.

Ability to troubleshoot issues without hosting access, hosting and wp-admin access, wp-admin and wp-content access.

The ability to make a troubleshooting trajectory fast.

Knowledge of version control using Git

Knowledge of WordPress database backups & their recoveries.

The Benefits

The starting salary is up to 30,000 depending on experience.

You'll be entitled to 28 days of annual leave per year, inclusive of bank holidays. This increases with each year of service.

We also offer flexitime and some working-from-home entitlements upon completion of your probation, though this role is predominantly office-based.

You can expect free snacks and drinks, free lunch once per month, regular social events and a relaxed office environment!

Our office is located in Liverpool Innovation Park, which has great transport links, its own cafe, and a gym, and is just a few minutes walk from the new Liverpool Shopping Park.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to 30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Discounted or free food Flexitime Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Liverpool: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Location:

Liverpool (preferred)
Work Location: In person