|closed|Front End Web Developer

Job Description

We are looking for a talented front end web developer to join our web development team. The role involves building new sites and helping to maintain existing ones. This is an all-rounder role, so with multi-platform technical knowledge and experience, you’ll be proficient working on Linux-based systems, as well as creating and supporting front-end sites, primarily in WordPress, but among other CMS.

Whilst you’ll spend most of your time working on our clients’ current websites you will also be involved in planning and discovery for new projects, liaising with other departments, talking to clients, and analysing data metrics.

At PMW, we’re a creative bunch, working on clients’ websites, graphic design needs, PR and advertising campaigns and digital marketing requirements. We partner with a wide range of industries from big name financial companies and event venues to schools, charities, and tech wizards.

Working for PMW is fun, fast-paced, and exciting, with no two days the same and there’s never a dull moment.

What you’ll be doing (day-to-day):

Working on client website projects to:
- develop front-end website architecture & user-interactions on web pages
- develop sites from in-house designs and modify templates where required
- launch sites following best practice to maintain SEO rankings and site availability
- Trouble-shoot performance issues and audits
Ensuring cross-platform optimisation for all devices and viewports, and responsiveness of applications
Vital role in the development and maintenance of retained client websites as well as working on new website builds
Collaborate closely with other members of the development team as well as other departments including digital and design to develop high quality websites
Conducting site audits, updates & recommendations for website improvements including occasionally liaising with clients
Fault resolution & site maintenance of hosted websites
Actively participating in creative & planning meetings to ensure websites are built with best practice guidelines in mind
You will ensure the accessibility and performance of website migrations, mitigating any risks throughout the launch process
Estimating project timescales for new projects
Actively reporting on project progress, with an awareness of the commercial implications of project delays or changes
Supporting colleagues and internal teams to better understand technical issues and considerations
Maintaining industry knowledge and staying up to date with website trends & technology improvements

The skills, capabilities & person requirements for this role:

Proficient in fundamental front-end languages such as HTML, CSS, SCSS, and JavaScript
Proficiency in content management systems, particularly WordPress
Prior knowledge of working with WordPress Elementor is desirable
Linux based server experience preferable
Sound knowledge of DNS. Code deployment including Envoyer & Forge an advantage
Excellent verbal communication skills
An excellent problem-solver; proven debugging and troubleshooting skills
Some experience of database technology such as MySQL preferable but not essential
You seek best practices and share your knowledge with others. You love working in teams, collaborating with other departments, and can work well independently
Attention to detail and methodical working approach
Well presented with a friendly, confident, and professional manner
Willing and able to train colleagues and share technical knowledge/news/updates and advances

Our PMW people are caring and go the extra mile to make sure we get the job done right. We love what we do and take pride in our work, our team, and our environment – everyone pitches in.

Terms & Benefits

Salary £37,000 – £40,000 per annum, depending on experience
Mon – Fri, between 9am – 5.30pm (37.5 hours per week – some flexibility)
Hybrid working, 3 days office-based per week
Billingshurst office location, with free parking
25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (increasing with length of service) & your birthday off

Are you ready to join us? To apply, please send your CV to harriet.swetman@pmwcom.co.uk

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES

Darren

13 November 2023

Fantastic company to deal with. Proactive and insightful guidance throughout, and a great end product. Highly recommend.

Justin Howard

7 November 2023

PMW produced an excellent website for us, designing it from an SEO stand point first and foremost which leads us to consistently get high organic impressions and clicks. The design is clean and modern, and still looks great even though it was built some time ago.

Vicky Dean

2 August 2022

Have been working with PMW Communications for almost 2 years and cannot fault their service, at all. Attentive, creative, collaborative and we are already seeing phenomenal results from our SEO efforts which they have driven. Would highly recommend.

Jack Bishop

1 August 2022

Iain Nicol

10 December 2021

The team at PMW Communications are a truly professional bunch who consistently deliver high quality, innovative design and communications and they are also great to work with.

Estelle

My firm, AMR Bookkeeping Solutions, has been working with Pete and his amazing team at PMW for many years now and they are also so helpful and friendly. They have always felt like a part of our team.