WordPress Web Developer Full Time NEW

Reading, Oxfordshire
Above Digital

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.