Senior Web Developer | Contract

iqbusiness is seeking to employ a Senior Web Developer on a 12-month contract to collaborate with an international client from our offices in Welgemoed, Cape Town, Northern Suburbs. This is a hybrid role (3 days on-site; 2 days WFH). The Senior Web Developer is responsible for leading the design, development, and maintenance of both front-end and back-end components of web applications, with a specialised focus on the WordPress ecosystem. They should be comfortable working extensively with PHP and WordPress core, themes, plugins, databases, servers, APIs, and modern client-side technologies. This role requires strong solution design capabilities, the ability to debug independently, and experience delivering complex, customised web solutions. Key Responsibilities • Lead solution design and create new developments within PHP and WordPress, including custom themes, plugins, and API integrations • Develop and maintain custom APIs within WordPress and integrate seamlessly with third-party services • Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers to translate complex designs into functional and responsive user interfaces, leveraging Bootstrap, React, or Angular as needed • Design and deliver complex website platforms with advanced functionality • Debug independently, analyse problems, and propose effective solutions • Optimise WordPress applications for maximum speed, scalability, and security • Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code for WordPress themes, plugins, and custom functionalities • Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical teams and business stakeholders • Contribute to presentations and requirement gathering sessions to ensure alignment with business needs • Ensure security and data protection best practices consistently followed across all WordPress development • Participate actively in code reviews and team meetings, providing mentorship and contributing to development standards • Stay up to date with emerging WordPress advancements, web technologies, and industry trends Minimum Requirements • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (advantageous) • Minimum of 5 years’ full-stack development experience, with strong emphasis on WordPress • Proficiency in front-end technologies • Experience with Bootstrap for building responsive, mobile-first UI components and layouts • Strong back-end development experience with PHP, specifically deep expertise in WordPress core, theme, and plugin development • Extensive experience with databases such as MySQL for WordPress applications • Familiarity with RESTful APIs (WordPress REST API and external services) • Expert knowledge of version control systems like Git • Strong understanding of WordPress architecture, hooks, filters, and best practices for performance and security • Experience with containerisation tools like Docker for WordPress development environments (advantageous) • Understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) as they apply to WordPress deployments (advantageous) • Experience with testing frameworks and tools (e.g., PHPUnit for WordPress) (advantageous) Skills Required • Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently • Strong communication skills, able to bridge technical and non-technical audiences • Experience gathering requirements and translating them into technical solutions • Ability to present solutions clearly and persuasively to stakeholders Note: As all business roles require honesty in the handling of or access to cash, finances, financial systems, or confidential information, our recruitment process requires that the following background checks be completed: credit, criminal, ID, and qualification verification. IQbusiness is committed to sustainable growth and transformation; we embrace diversity and employ previously disadvantaged individuals. #J-18808-Ljbffr