Job Title:  Front-end Web Developer (WordPress & Shopify)

Company Name: Factory Pattern

Location: Parker Court, Knapp Lane, Cheltenham, GL50 3QJ

Salary Range: £30,000 – £40,000 – Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

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Are you a Front-end Web Developer hungry for a role that paves a clear path for long-term progression within a thriving Digital UX Agency?

Join us — a company that’s seen consistent growth year after year for over 15 years—and become a key player in maintaining our existing WordPress sites and spearheading new developments, while also taking the lead on custom Shopify projects for our elite ecommerce clients.

Through your work, you’ll play a key role in boosting client traffic and sales, demonstrating the powerful effect of meticulously developed digital solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy responsive websites that align with our UX-focused mission.

• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams.

• Guide junior developers, setting standards for best practices, and encouraging a culture of continuous learning.

• Communicate project progress, identify potential roadblocks, and work collaboratively to address challenges.

• Contribute to the planning of projects, including time estimations and identifying needs.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in PHP, HTML, CSS, and JS development: Your expertise in these core technologies is critical for creating responsive, user-friendly websites.

• Experience with WordPress and Shopify platforms: Vital for our ecommerce projects, ensuring seamless online shopping experiences.

• Understanding of MySQL databases and JSON: Enables efficient data management and integration with third-party APIs for enhanced website functionality.

Desirable Skills

• Familiarity with source control: This skill will enhance your ability to collaborate on projects.

• Experience in working with Figma: A nice-to-have skill that can streamline our design to development workflow.

Bonus Points…

• You’ve worked in an eCommerce/web agency environment before

• You have previous Shopify/Liquid experience (setting up stores, building bespoke themes etc)

• Keen to develop skills with React

• Experience in working with Figma

Benefits:

We’re all about making Factory Pattern a seriously nice place to be.
Here are a few things we offer:

• Be part of a passionate team who love what they do

• Work in a collaborative and supportive environment that values innovation and creativity

• A holiday allowance of 25 days per year (plus bank holidays and 3 additional days off over the Christmas period)

• Professional development opportunities (internally and externally)

• Free company events

• Pension scheme

• Flexible working arrangements

• The finest selection of tea, coffee and fresh fruit

• This is an exciting time to join our established and growing business; you’ll work on high-profile projects and enjoy a driven and mature culture, great studio space and genuine development opportunities.

We like to challenge ourselves, so we’re looking for someone open to testing out new concepts when the opportunity presents itself.

If you are a highly skilled web developer looking for an opportunity to work on challenging projects and contribute to the success of our company, we would love to hear from you. Apply today.