Junior Web Developer in Sunderland

Job Title: Junior Web Developer

Location: Sunderland

Reporting to: Head of Digital Product & Design

NRG are delighted to announce we are working alongside a well-established and thriving Wealth Management business in their search for a Junior Web Developer. This is an exciting opportunity to join a very successful organisation offering excellent opportunities for development and progression.

In this role, you will actively contribute to the development and implementation of our client’s external marketing websites. As a Junior Web Developer, you will be fully hands-on, working closely with the Digital Marketing Manager and Product Manager.

Role responsibilities:

• Revamp and maintain existing public-facing websites.
• Provide help in implementing the SEO strategy, as outlined by the Digital Marketing Manager, with the aim of boosting web traffic and driving new client growth.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to enhance web pages for speed, scalability, and SEO performance.
• Utilize PHP (WordPress), JavaScript, CSS, and HTML to create visually appealing page designs.
• Translate designs from Figma into fully functional webpages, with a strong focus on detail.
• Develop responsive, mobile-optimized webpages.
• Participate in Daily Standup meetings.
• Develop strong working relationships with other teams, including Marketing.

Technical Skills and Experience We’re Looking For:

• Proficiency in PHP, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, and SQL.
• Ability working with databases.
• Comprehension of WordPress.
• Basic knowledge of SEO with a desire to expand your knowledge.
• Some knowledge with using a Command Line Interface (CLI).
• Understanding of software and application architecture.
• Understanding of domains and DNS records.

Soft skills:

• Driven
• Problem-solving
• Collaborative
• Communication

If this position sounds of interest, click apply now and a member of our team will be in touch!