Careers

Junior Web Developer

Closing Date: September 11, 2024

We are looking for a motivated and creative Junior Web Developer to join our dynamic and award-winning agency team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for web development, a good understanding of WordPress, and experience using Timber and Twig.

Key Responsibilities:

WordPress Development: Build and maintain WordPress websites, including themes and plugins, ensuring best practices and coding standards are followed.
Timber & Twig: Utilise Timber and Twig for templating and developing custom WordPress themes, ensuring efficient and maintainable code.
Front-End Development: Implement responsive and visually appealing user interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Customisation & Maintenance: Perform theme and plugin customisation to meet client requirements, and provide ongoing site maintenance and updates.
Collaboration: Work closely with designers, senior developers, and project managers to deliver high-quality web solutions on time.
Testing & Debugging: Conduct thorough testing and debugging to ensure a smooth user experience across various browsers and devices.
Documentation: Maintain clear and concise documentation for code, processes, and project-related tasks.

Essential Criteria:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
WordPress: Strong understanding of WordPress core, themes, and plugin development.
Timber & Twig: Experience using Timber (or similar PHP frameworks) and Twig for building custom WordPress themes.
Front-End Technologies: Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and responsive design principles.
Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within a team.
Learning Mindset: Eagerness to learn new technologies and continuously improve skill sets.

Desirable Criteria:

Experience: 2-3 years of experience in WordPress development, including theme and plugin customisation.
APIs: Understanding of RESTful APIs and their use in WordPress development.
Design Tools: Familiarity with design tools such as Adobe XD, Figma, or Sketch.
React: Basic knowledge of React and its integration with WordPress is highly desirable.
SEO: Basic knowledge of SEO best practices and how they apply to web development.

How to Apply

Please submit a Cover Letter and a fully up to date C.V. clearly demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria set out for this role. Applications are to be emailed to info@mxb.agency.

MXB Agency is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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What to Expect at MXB

Diversity. No two days are the same. You'll be involved in all kinds of projects, working with all kinds of clients.

Support and Respect. It's everything. You may never have worked with such an affable crew, they got the skills and they're willing to share.

Autonomy. At MXB the skies the limit, no-one will hold you back but yourself. You're trusted to take responsibility for the results we know you're capable off from the minute we invite you into our team. You'll have every opportunity to unleash your extraordinary.

Development & Learning. At the Core of who we are, you grow, we grow. Be the owner of your journey and we'll provide signposts and sustenance along the way. It's a two-way street and we want to learn from you, keeping up with trends and innovations.

Authenticity. We tend not to look left or right, we're in our own lane and wear our uniqueness with pride. No outdated Management styles here, we raise leaders and empower them to do different.

Lots of Laughs. We genuinely like each other, yes all of us! Social events are a plenty, dinners, dancing and wide-open spaces. And who doesn't love a cultural happening? We'll also find fun ways to tease out every little bit of creativity in you, we all have it.

Home away from Home. Never ending coffee, chats and without doubt the making of friends for life.

Community. We care. Green initiatives and a multitude of charitable undertakings are always in our calendars.

Life happens. And flexibility is key. In 2019 we were already planning for hybrid working, home and office is our course. We've a modern perspective on hybrid working as you'd expect.

Because you're worth it. Attractive salaries, a heap of benefits but most importantly we'll make sure you feel valued every day.