About the Company:
Our client is a full-service digital agency based in Australia, helping businesses grow their online presence through strategic web design, development and digital marketing solutions. They work with a wide range of clients and focus on delivering high-performing, user-focused websites that drive measurable results.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a WordPress / Shopify Developer with at least 3 years’ professional experience to join our client’s growing team. You will be responsible for building, customising and maintaining websites primarily on WordPress and Shopify, ensuring strong performance, responsiveness and an excellent user experience.
You will work closely with designers, project managers and digital strategists to deliver websites that meet client goals and technical standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop, customise and maintain WordPress and Shopify websitesBuild and customise WordPress themes and plugins, and Shopify themes and appsEnsure websites are responsive, fast and SEO-friendlyCarry out website updates, bug fixes and performance improvementsIntegrate third-party tools, APIs and plugins as requiredTroubleshoot and resolve website issues efficientlyFollow best practices for security, performance and scalabilityCollaborate with internal teams to deliver projects on time
Required Skills & Experience:
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in WordPress and Shopify developmentStrong proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, MySQL and PHPProven experience customising WordPress themes/plugins and Shopify themesSolid understanding of responsive design and cross-browser compatibilityWorking knowledge of SEO best practices and website performance optimisationExperience with page builders such as Elementor or Gutenberg is an advantageStrong attention to detail and problem-solving skillsAbility to work effectively as a member of a small team, managing independently allocated tasks that are subject to code review
Must Have:
Strong working knowledge of WooCommerce development and customisationSolid experience working with Shopify Liquid
Nice to Have:
Experience building Custom Shopify AppsFamiliarity with hosting environments, DNS and deployment processesPrevious experience working in a digital agencyExperience with Headless CMS platforms such as Contentful, Content Stack or DirectusExperience with SvelteKit framework