Location:
Hybrid role – Nuneaton
Contract type:
Full time
Hours:
40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary:
£30,000 per annum, plus 22 days rising holiday, pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits scheme
About the Job
We are seeking a talented and experienced Web Developer to support the internal web development team in managing the group websites by developing, maintaining, and enhancing group websites.
Here at Unipart we don't just have a way of working, we have The Unipart Way. It allows everyone in our team to pursue their own personal and professional goals to a world class level, through Unipart's ‘From Gate to Great' training and development program.
As a Web Developer you will ensure optimal functionality and performance across both front-end and back-end aspects, utilising advanced PHP and SQL techniques, integrating third-party APIs, managing website infrastructure, and adhering to best practices for web development and accessibility.
As part of your key responsibilities, you'll:
- Collaborate with the Web Development Team Lead to conceptualise and implement solutions for various projects
- Utilise advanced PHP and SQL techniques to optimise website performance and functionality
- Ensure seamless data transfer and integration across multiple touchpoints within the website architecture
- Manage CPanel, AWS, and CDN configurations to maintain website infrastructure and security
- Implement advanced DNS configurations and adhere to internet best practices and accessibility standards
- Provide support and guidance on website optimisation and accessibility to the development team
- Stay informed on the latest web development technologies and trends, implementing best practices accordingly
- Work effectively within team environments and independently, maintaining excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Develop custom features and functions within CMS platforms like WordPress and Wagtail
About You
We'd love you to have the following skills and experience, but please apply if you think you'd be able to perform well in this role!
- The ideal candidate would possess an appetite for continual learning and a passion for all things web
- A strong understanding of best practices, accessibility, mobile-first design, and security is essential
- Knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JS, XML)
- Quality-focused with an eye for detail
- Experience in web development
- Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to addressing challenges
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
- WordPress theme development is desirable
- Knowledge of developing custom functions, plugins, and database queries will be advantageous
Our recruitment and selection process has been developed to ensure that it is consistent, fair and provides equality of opportunity - all selection decisions are based solely on technical and behavioural competencies. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, or nationality, ethnic or national origins, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, religion or belief, age or any other current or future protected characteristic as defined in the current Equality Act of England and Wales. As an organisation we also promote an environment which encourages diversity of characteristics and thought, where you feel included, safe and confident to be the best version of yourself and do your best work every day.
You may have experience in the following roles: Front-End Developer, Back-End Developer, Full Stack Developer, Web Designer, PHP Developer, JavaScript Developer, UI/UX Developer, CMS Developer, Software Engineer, WordPress Developer, Drupal Developer, Joomla Developer, Site Reliability Engineer (SRE), DevOps Engineer, API Developer, etc.
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