Job Overview
Company logo: https://media.licdn.com/dms/image/v2/C4D0BAQHN4tbNz7Bfkg/company-logo_400_400/company-logo_400_400/0/1630574984365/pixel_kicks_logo?e=1749081600&v=beta&t=B23hiWmMrQSYNObDrM76T6TXDd1Qd_7jeR-EJK4kYOw Are you a Frontend Web Developer experienced in WordPress & Shopify?Do you want to come and work for a successful and growing agency in Manchester?
We’re on the look out for a talented and hard-working Front-End Web Developer to join our team. The successful applicant will have a minimum of 3 years experience developing WordPress and Shopify websites, and be enthusiastic and confident about their work.
We build visually strong websites for leading businesses, and we need a web developer with excellent attention to detail. We’ll need you to bring our Figma creations to life, creating extremely high-quality and stand-out websites. Our team practises clean & lean development methods and we try to limit plug-in use as much as possible.
You’ll be expected to work alongside our web team with full project builds, small site updates, testing and anything else to help us meet tight deadlines. We’ll expect you to work to project milestones, reporting to a team manager with regular meetings.
Do you have a real excitement for web development and are willing to work hard, learn, and improve in a fast-paced environment? This is a fantastic opportunity with a well respected and growing Manchester agency.
The ideal candidate needs to have:
Quality interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment.Strong organisational effectiveness and time managementExcellent communication skillsAn outstanding attention to detailA keen approach towards self-learning and development.Confidence to have 1-2-1 calls with clients and translate their requirements into actionable tasks
Essential skills:
HTML5, CSS3, SASS, Javascript3+ years experience with WordPress2+ years minimum experience with Shopify, coding in Liquid1+ years minimum agency experienceExperience with WordPress ACF Flexible ContentExperience with WooCommerceCross-browser / device testingGitHub workflow managementKnowledge and exposure to web accessibility guidelinesUnderstanding of domains & hosting environments
Desirable skills:
Exposure with ideally one or more of the following popular JavaScript libraries: React / Next / Angular / VueUnderstanding of SEO from a technical perspectiveUnderstanding of Core Web Vitals and website optimisationExperience with Linux & Plesk in particularOnline work portfolio
Salary
Competitive salary paid dependant on experience.
Perks of working @ Pixel Kicks
Health insurance for all employees“Perks At Work” programme offering a range of benefits, discounts and deals24 holidays per year (in addition to statutory and public holidays), with one full day extra for every two years of serviceBirthday off in addition to the aboveSpacious city centre office in AncoatsTraining & development plans with the opportunity to grow and progress within the companyRegular work social eventsAnnual salary reviews in line with own & company performancePositive, hard-working and relaxed working environment
What’s it like working @ Pixel Kicks
Access to a variety of experienced colleagues who are all happy to help, so you’ll have access to a great support network.You’ll work on small & large, straightforward & complex projects, so there’s plenty of opportunity to grow as a developer.Work at one of the highest client rated digital agencies in ManchesterHigh-spec computer setupRelaxed working environmentFree beer, soft drinks, snacks and occasional team meals out
Hybrid Working
Not everyone works the same, we understand that. You have the ability to be flexible with the hours you work, to suit your preferences. That’s why we have the option of splitting your time between the office and home.
About Us
We’re a vibrant and fast-growing team of 20 with a smart office on the corner of Ancoats and the Northern Quarter in Manchester. We have a relaxed but hard-working office environment where everyone is a vital part of our team. There’s a variety of modern and retro consoles to use at break times.
What do we stand for?
Always do right by our clients: We want to provide the best possible service to our loyal and valued clients. For us this means maintaining high standards and having an open and transparent dialogue with our partners.
Trust in our team: If we employ you to do a job, it means we trust you. You won’t find any micro management here. There’s no clock watching, no questioning of holidays and no out of hours overreach.
This is a great opening for the right person at a well respected and growing agency in Manchester city centre.
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