Senior Wordpress Web Developer

Salary: $85,000 – $120,000 per year

About Scratch

A clever & very capable WordPress website & digital design agency with diverse clientele - ranging from startups & family businesses through to big name brands and not-for-profits. We look after ~150+ WordPress websites - including hosting, maintenance, client support, upgrades & improvements, analytics and more.

The role

This is a new role within the agency due to strong growth.

Overall, this role will hold a high level of responsibility for building custom Wordpress themes and the day to day management of ~150 WordPress websites. In this role, you will be:

• Building custom Wordpress themes. We don't use templates or theme builders - all our websites are 100% custom built, hand-crafted, with a high level of refinement and attention to detail

• Delivering improvement & upgrade projects - building new layouts, new functionality, optimising site performance etc

• Building complex custom functionality

• Handling technical client requests, including client communication via email & phone

• Troubleshooting & problem solving - debugging & resolving website errors

• Looking after day to day website monitoring - review alerts, investigate possible issues etc.

• Executing WordPress maintenance & updates

• Working across our wider technical infrastructure e.g. Cloudflare, API connections, DNS, CPanel, Mailchimp, Zapier, transactional emails, forms, AWS, Google Cloud, Google Tag Manager & GA4, Google Search Console etc.

About you

• You’re a skilled problem solver - you don’t shy away from a challenge, and you naturally ask “why?”, following problems through to their root cause

• You have exceptional attention to detail - you understand that small errors can have big impacts, and that most issues are found in the edge cases

• You're well organised and able to juggle multiple tasks & priorities with ease. Inbox zero is normal for you

• You're a confident communicator - able to communicate over email in a professional, jargon-free, friendly tone and not afraid to pick up the phone when needed

• You believe in fixing things "properly" - "fix it once, fix it properly, fix it everywhere"

• You'll appreciate being part of a culture where we always aim to exceed client expectations, and strive for constant improvement

Must haves

• 7+ years experience building and working with custom WordPress themes. A deep knowledge & understanding of WordPress is required, and non-negotiable

• This must include experience building & improving WordPress themes as well as the day to day management and overseeing of a large portfolio of WordPress websites

• PHP, SQL, JS/SCSS/HTML - expert level proficiency

• Experience with Advanced Custom Fields & WooCommerce

• Experience building & managing API integrations & data feeds

Nice to haves

• Experience working with well known plugins such as Gravity Forms, Elementor, WPRocket, Yoast SEO etc

• Technical SEO knowledge

• Exposure to digital marketing & analytics platforms such as Google Tag Manager, GA4, Google Search Console, Google Ads, Facebook ads

• Website adjacent tools & software e.g. Zapier, CRM systems etc

Benefits

• Modern offices in central location

• Flexible working - WFH up to 1-2 days per week

• Lunch shouts

• Office snacks, drinks & barista coffee

• Fortnightly massages, if you're keen

• A day off for your birthday

• Mobile phone plan with supplied or BYO device

• Macbook full use

• Dog friendly office

So, are you a match for Scratch?

Let's find out!

Please send your application via Seek and be sure to include a cover letter that:

• Demonstrates clearly why you are the perfect fit for this role

• Shares examples of WordPress websites you’ve worked on, including your specific involvement in each project

• Gives us a sense of how you communicate and work - write in your own voice, not AI

Applications that do not include a cover letter addressing the above, will not be considered.