BlueMagnet is looking for a WordPress Web Developer in Johannesburg, South Africa. If you meet the requirements below, you will be eligible to apply via Digital Marketing Community.

Job Responsibilities:

• Improve or design of new WordPress websites and/or features optimized for improved search and usability performance.
• Design wireframes in line with UX best practice guidelines as part of a web development specification, or stand-alone landing pages.
• Produce mock-ups on design elements of campaigns and websites.
• Maintain or update websites in line with SEO & Usability website optimization guidelines.
• Incorporate usability tracking and user testing as required from time-to-time.
• Application of tracking code (e.g. Google Analytics) across media channels, including website tracking and related conversion tracking tools.
• Promote or design of landing pages for strategic campaigns.
• Design of digital media creatives in line with campaign specifications and briefs.
• Design, distribution and management of electronic newsletters in line with specification briefs.
• Hosting support to clients, as well as liaison with hosting service providers to ensure optimal delivery and performance of hosting environment for best results.
• Regular speed tests on websites (including server and client-side) and reporting results, and recommendations for enhancements to production manager.
• Ad hoc design of corporate identity and marketing collateral, including but not limited to brochures, stationery, banners etc.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years experience building WordPress websites.
• Effective experience in Web Design (Photoshop / Image Optimisation & Compression skills required).
• Solid Mobile Readiness (responsive experience).
• Familiarity with HTML 5 preferred.
• Proven PHP experience is advantageous.
• Sound SEO & Usability Skills.
• Have above-average attention to detail.
• Be a team player.
• The ability to work according to strict deadlines and must have good time-management and prioritization ability.
• Be honest and apply a high level of ethics across all aspects.