Web Developer (WordPress)

We are looking for a top-class Web Developer with a passion for WordPress. Based in our creative studio in Nailsea, just outside of Bristol, Squarebird works with clients of all sizes, providing web and digital marketing solutions to firms big and small around the globe. Clients include Thatchers Cider, The Jolly Hog, Brunelcare, Ensera, NHS, Taunton School, Lancer Scott and a host of other exciting names. About you You’ll be a problem solver, someone who enjoys getting stuck into technical challengesA WordPress enthusiast who takes pride in writing clean, reliable and maintainable codeSomeone who enjoys variety; from development tasks and website improvements through to troubleshooting and technical maintenanceComfortable jumping between different websites, clients and priorities throughout the dayA safe pair of hands who understands the importance of keeping client websites stable, secure and performing at their bestSomeone who takes ownership of a problem, investigates it properly and sees it through to resolutionEnjoy a buzzing environment and mission focused collaborationComfortable working and interacting with clients, translating their requirements into practical technical solutionsShare a ‘can-do’ attitude with an eagerness to learn and growAdvocate a good work/life balance Who should apply? We are looking for a Web Developer to join our development team, working within our ad hoc, support and maintenance function. You’ll be helping look after a large and growing portfolio of WordPress websites, supporting our clients with everything from ad hoc development requests and functionality improvements through to troubleshooting, maintenance and technical support. You’ll also play an important role in supporting our hosting infrastructure, helping us keep the websites under our management stable, secure, up to date and performing as they should. You should enjoy the buzz and fast pace of a growing agency, bringing a sense of fun to work. Work wise, we’re looking for someone who loves solving problems, can confidently navigate an existing codebase and gets just as much satisfaction from fixing, improving and maintaining a website as they do building something new. Our team is growing, our clients are growing; Squarebird is an exciting place to be. Required Skills Strong commercial experience developing and supporting WordPress websitesExperience in working with Cloudways and Krystal would be beneficialConfident working with PHP, HTML, CSS, MySQL and JavaScriptComfortable working with existing WordPress themes, plugins and custom functionalityExperience diagnosing and resolving bugs, errors and website issuesA strong understanding of WordPress core, theme and plugin updatesAn understanding of website hosting, DNS, SSL, databases and server environmentsA good understanding of website security, performance and development best practicesConfident testing changes across browsers, devices and environmentsA razor-sharp eye for detailAble to manage and prioritise multiple ad hoc requests and client requirementsExcellent written, communication and planning skillsComfortable communicating technical issues clearly to both technical and non-technical peopleA proactive mindset; spotting potential issues and improvements rather than simply waiting for something to break Benefits Well, where do we start… We are a driven, vibrant team, and one of the fastest growing digital agencies in Bristol. We work flexible 7.5 hour days; start anywhere between 8am and 10am, and finish between 4pm and 6pm, Monday to Friday!Hybrid working – the option to work from home 3 days per week once approved by your managerLots of social events, including Summer and Christmas partiesProvision of an Apple MacBook ProOn-site shower facilitiesBonus schemeTeam wellness and personal development fundAnd much, much more!