Location: Cape Town
URL: http://https://www.lsdev.biz/jobs-at-lightspeed/
Description:
We are on the hunt for a talented, experienced mid-senior level WordPress Frontend Developer on a fixed-term contract basis.
As a frontend developer at LightSpeed you will be expected to know more than just chopping PSDs into CSS / HTML. We expect our frontend developers to be able to build WordPress websites using custom post types, custom taxonomies and build loops with various content types. You will also need to possess design skills and creativity.
Working hours are from 9.00 to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. Our schedule is ‘deadline-driven’, i.e. on occasions when deadlines are tight, work may be required outside these hours.
We’re a company with mostly young staff in the 20-somethings – we would like you to be hard-working and dedicated to our cause, but not miss out on any opportunities to be childlike and energetic. A team-fit is very important to us!
If you are interested please ensure that the following documentation accompanies your application:
A motivating letter;
An online portfolio of projects/websites (please give specific details about your level of involvement on each project);
A short CV (no longer than two pages) with relevant experience;
Your salary expectation.
Responsibilities:
Analysing existing client websites with a view to continued improvements.
Building enterprise-level WordPress solutions for clients.
Creating and maintaining WordPress child themes.
Creating requirements and planning documentation.
Collaborating with clients and design team to construct amazing user experiences.
Converting PSD designs to WordPress templates.
Setting up local WordPress development environments.
Validating code and upgrading themes.
Creating mockups and wireframes.
Testing of own code
Cross-browser testing
Adhering to WordPress coding standards
Requirements
Skills Requirements
Experience with Adobe CS suite, specifically fairly strong skills in Photoshop, followed by Illustrator and Indesign.
Strong knowledge of HTML and CSS, including HTML5 and CSS3. Javascript a bonus.
Solid understanding of layout, typography, colour and other design principles.
Experience in WordPress
Newsletter template set-up and styling using MailChimp.
Able to write and manipulate WordPress loops.
Create custom post types and taxonomies.
CSS preprocessors – Sass / LESS.
Experience and good understanding of Google Suite and its various extensions.
Job related Requirements
Strong attention to detail and a sense of pride and ownership over the quality of the product.
An ability to quickly develop and iterate designs based on feedback and goals as well as perform under pressure and deliver on deadline.
Maintain working knowledge of new development software, trends, and practices related to your responsibilities.
Good self-management and interpersonal skills.
Google – must be able to research a problem.
Bonus Requirements
Advantageous to have worked in Scrum/Kanban organised teams.
Open minded, receptive to new and different ideas or the opinions of others
JavaScript
You need to apply if any of the below excites you:
Work with a developer in pairs and learn new skills or techniques quickly.
Passionate about the Web.
Driven to upskill yourself.
Communicating technical problems to non technical people.
Good communication skills, both verbally and writing.
Strong people skills with the ability to work as a team.
Hardworking and eager to learn.
Must be a self-starter and take initiative where appropriate.
Apply online or send your application to info@lsdev.biz.
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