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Lead Developer

£40,000 - 50,000
Smile Digital
City Road 124-128, Hazler Hill
£40,000 - 50,000
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Company Size
200-500
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Company Type
Product
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Exp Level
Lead
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Job Type
Full-Time
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Language
English
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Visa sponsorship
No

Requirements

Must:
We need you to have deep experience with WordPress, including custom themes, plugins, and complex builds. You should possess strong front-end skills in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and responsive design. An understanding of MySQL, APIs, and performance optimisation is essential. You must be confident with Git, deployment pipelines, and modern development workflows. A natural leader who enjoys collaboration, mentoring, and sharing knowledge is what we’re looking for. Additionally, you should have awareness of accessibility, security, and UX best practices. Bonus points if you have any experience with Laravel or modern PHP frameworks.

Responsibilities

Your role will involve taking the lead on developing and delivering WordPress websites that are fast, secure, and scalable. You will support and mentor junior developers, assisting them in growing their skills and confidence. Collaborating closely with designers, Project Managers, and clients will be necessary to bring ideas to life through clean, well-structured code. You will keep development processes sharp, from Git workflows to CI/CD and deployment best practices. Staying ahead of the curve by suggesting new tools, frameworks, or smarter ways to work will be an essential part of your job. Some projects will involve Laravel, which is a nice bonus, but not the core focus.

Description


We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Lead Developer ready to take ownership and shape how projects are built while making a genuine impact within our growing digital team in Shropshire. This role is perfect for someone who loves problem-solving, building high-performing websites, and bringing fresh ideas to the table. You will lead the team in delivering projects with real influence and visibility, paving the way toward a Development Manager position as the team continues to expand. We provide a competitive salary, performance-based rewards, a genuine career development path, a creative and supportive culture where your voice is heard, and a wide variety of projects to keep you challenged and inspired. Apply now for immediate consideration, as we are ready to interview!
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