Wordpress Developer

Futuretheory is looking for a Junior WordPress Developer to work in our Canberra office, reporting directly to the Managing Director. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of relevant experience with demonstrable results, a keen eye for detail and a passion for helping Futuretheory and our clients grow.

Key responsibilities/skills

• Develop WordPress child themes based on supplied website design 
• Write efficient, clean, low-maintenance PHP code and functions
• Utilise WordPress functions, hooks and filters to achieve desired layout/functionality
• Develop Gutenberg Blocks with Advanced Custom Fields using HTML, CSS, PHP and JavaScript, or React (no page builders ie. WPBakery Page Builder, Divi, Elementor, Visual Composer etc.)
• Setup/manage WordPress sites on cPanel hosting
• Familiar with modern CSS grid and flex layout
• Configure user friendly WordPress backend
• Add functionality to existing WordPress sites
• Troubleshoot website issues
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud applications to export assets for website development
• Communicate with non-technical designers, team members, clients and other stakeholders

Nice to have

• Interact/integrate with APIs to develop custom solutions with WordPress
• Experience configuring and managing DNS
• Experience with UI/UX and website design

Note: successful candidates will be asked to participate in a short coding test.

What to Expect at Futuretheory

• A small, friendly team who are passionate about what they do
• Comfortable modern office in Beard (a 5-minute drive from Fyshwick) – away from all the hustle and bustle
• Free parking nearby
• Access to modern software, tools and equipment

You must be legally eligible to work in Australia and be fluent in English.

Please note: this is not a remote role. This is an in-house position; you will be working at our office in Canberra. No agencies, outsourcing agencies or recruiters - we are hiring for this role directly.

Questions? Email [email protected]