Web Developer

Today Digital: The Story So Far

Committed to changing the way people find, consume, and share information about business technology, Today Digital has been innovating since day one. We’re now in our sixth year of trading, and our growth levels are accelerating at an incredible rate.

There are many things that make our business different, but one of our main differentiators is our digital anatomy. We were born in the virtual world, and we continue to operate in the same flexible environment today.

Our customers are exciting and innovative tech brands that value what we do. They span the globe from London to Silicon Valley and beyond.

Our Values Define Us

We’ve developed a sensational team of dedicated individuals; all committed to helping the business thrive.

We’re big on developing ideas, creating new plans, and setting goals that help us to move towards a brighter future.

We're a fun crowd of people, we're driven, and we self-start.

Your Days with Today Digital

Work perks include private healthcare, a full wellness programme, rewards, a work from home equipment allowance, and a selection of in-person social events.

We might be virtual, but we’re not distant. We embrace the latest technology and work styles, which means that we can collaborate constantly and effectively.

Today Digital is fast-paced and we're going places. If you're looking to advance your career, work from anywhere and learn from other talented and motivated people, then we might be a perfect match.

Job Purpose

We are looking for an experienced Website Developer with 5+ years of WordPress experience, an eye for detail and a passion for building websites the right way.

We have five main web sites:

todaydigital.com- Main Company Website

uctoday.com– UC Today News Site

cxtoday.com- CX Today News Site

xrtoday.com- XR Today News Site

As a digital-first tech news business, technology and innovation underpin our growth and due to our continued expansion and growing customer portfolio, we’re seeking a self-motivated, creative web developer to join our team.

We need someone who knows WordPress inside out, with excellent WordPress development skills and adept with HTML5, CSS3, jQuery and PHP. Experience with Adobe XD, Photoshop and Illustrator is also an advantage.

You'll know PHP well, confidently able to go deep in customising themes and building plugins. You'll share our love of simplicity, helping us to maintain a superfast and efficient UX.

On top of that, it's vital that you can apply those skills to creating sharp, modern layouts on the web. You don't need to be a graphic designer, but the perfect candidate will be able to create amazing looking layouts and page designs.

An interest in delivering a first-class UX is a must, and you'll be absolutely obsessed about creating a website that's easy to use, intuitive and that draws the reader in, from page to page. A big part of your job will be testing new layouts and new elements, to help our users find what you're looking for and to take action.

What’s more, if you’re interested in SEO, that is a crucial area to the success of our publications, so experience here is a benefit too.

The Role

Our WordPress based websites reaches all corners of the world and we have an audience that grows by the day. We need someone to help develop the features and exciting ideas we have to build a community that knows and trusts us. Building new features, contributing to the build of new WordPress websites and plugins, testing, debugging and fixing issues. You will need to have skills in WordPress, PHP, HTML, CSS HTML and JavaScript(jQuery). All of our WordPress builds are custom themes using plugins like ACF, Gravity Forms and Yoast SEO (among others).

Responsibilities

As a WordPress Developer for Today Digital, general duties and responsibilities include:

• Follow internal coding practices to deliver high-quality code
• Be honest and open about your work and eager to learn new concepts
• Have a say in scoping and planning projects
• Take ownership of developing websites from start to finish
• Contribute to our documentation and processes to help drive the whole company
• Monitor and optimise our websites for best performance
• Developing new features and functionality into our news and events platforms
• Setup and development of new sites
• Maintenance of current sites, testing and debugging
• Discovery of plugins and APIs to further add value to the overall admin and user experience

Core Skills

To be considered you must have experience of the following:

• Experience with custom WordPress Theme Development from scratch
• Experience with Responsive Design
• HTML5, CSS and JavaScript(jQuery)
• Basic PHP Programming Skills
• Experience with ACF Pro
• Create and maintain MySQL databases
• Understanding of search engines (Google Analytics 4, Data Studio, Search Console etc)
• Good written and oral communication skills

Essential Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• Able to work remotely from home unsupervised
• Able to hit deadlines under pressure and maintain high standards
• Excellent English language and writing skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills

Equipment Requirements

This is a home working role that requires you to provide some of your own equipment;

• Broadband Internet (minimum 10 Mbps download / 2 Mbps Upload)
• Office desk and chair
• A suitable place to work that is noise and distraction free, warm and comfortable, and has a reliable electricity supply.

*Company supplied equipment includes: PC Computer, web camera, headset/speaker. All necessary software applications and licences.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Wellness programme
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Website management: 5 years (preferred)
• HTML5: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: Remote