WordPress Web Developer

WORDPRESS WEB DEVELOPER (MID-WEIGHT / FULL STACK) | READING (HYBRID: 2–3 DAYS IN THE OFFICE) | c.£35K (DOE) & GREAT BENEFITS

At Above Digital, we craft exceptional digital experiences. We’re a creative, fast-paced digital agency based in the heart of Reading designing and developing high-performance, user-centric websites and branding projects for everyone from cutting-edge London media agencies to bold start-ups.

We’re on the hunt for a Mid-weight Full Stack WordPress Developer with great front-end experience and who loves getting into the detail, thrives on clean code, and excels in bringing designs to life.

What’s in it for me:

• Work with a friendly, forward-thinking team in modern Reading offices (a short walk from the main station).
• Hybrid flexibility mix of remote and in-office collaboration.
• Exciting client portfolio across sectors from award-winning campaigns to innovative start-ups.
• Competitive salary and the chance to grow your skills and influence within a rapidly evolving digital agency.
• A creative culture where quality, innovation, and personality matter.

Key Responsibilities of the Web Developer:

• Building and maintaining custom WordPress themes and plugins from scratch not just tweaking templates.
• Turning pixel-perfect designs into responsive, fluid, and accessible interfaces using HTML5, CSS3/Sass, and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
• Adding “wow” moments with smooth animations and transitions using GSAP (GreenSock) and other libraries.
• Collaborating with our design teams to deliver sleek, high-performing sites that clients love.
• Handling back-end logic custom post types, REST APIs, database interactions, integrations with CRMs or payment gateways.
• Optimising for speed, SEO, and user experience, while maintaining rock-solid security and performance.
• Staying sharp keeping up to date with the latest WordPress and AI-powered development trends.

What We’re Looking For:

• 3+ years’ professional experience building WordPress websites, ideally in a UK digital agency.
• A portfolio that shows your craft we want to see polished, commercially delivered sites for real UK businesses.
• Strong knowledge of PHP, MySQL, WordPress APIs, ACF, HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript.
• Confident with front-end animations (GSAP) and performance-friendly coding.
• Keen eye for design precision pixel perfection is your default.
• You love collaborating, problem-solving, and taking ownership of your work.
• You’re already using AI tools to boost your workflow and creativity.

Ready to build something brilliant?
Apply now for this exciting new Web Developer position and let’s make digital experiences that turn heads.