Wordpress Developer

Swytch is changing the way we move. We fundamentally believe that transport shouldn't cost the earth - so we've made it our mission to make electric transport accessible to everybody. 

Since launching in 2017 we have reached over 75,000 customers, across 80 countries who have collectively ridden over 15 million miles! Since then, we have raised over $8M to scale our operations and supercharge our product development.  

Founded by engineers and cycling enthusiasts Oliver Montague and Dmitro Khroma, Swytch is a close-knit team dedicated to creating low carbon transport solutions which are fun to use and good for the planet. We’re now growing our team to keep up with the unprecedented demand for our technology, and to help us lead the electric transport revolution: 

Check out a recent video campaign: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1D0VZrXHTc  

As a middleweight WordPress Developer at Swytch, you will play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of our suite of highly custom WordPress. In addition to your PHP and WordPress skills, you will be well-versed in front-end interactivity using modern Javascript and have experience implementing designs using Tailwind CSS. You will also adhere to PSR-2 coding standards and have experience using template engines such as Twig or Blade as well as a good working knowledge of Woocommerce. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Develop and maintain WordPress themes and plugins to ensure optimal performance, security, and functionality. 

• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code using PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript while adhering to PSR-2 coding standards. 

• Create responsive and visually appealing designs using Tailwind CSS. 

• Work with internal stakeholders to understand the technical requirements and provide expert guidance on web development best practices. 

• Use Twig for templating to enhance code maintainability and reusability. 

• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, including debugging and performance optimization. 

• Conduct code reviews and contribute to team discussions on coding standards and best practices. 

• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and emerging technologies in web development. 

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 2-4 years of professional experience in web development, with a focus on WordPress, Woocommerce and PHP.
• Proficiency in PHP, MySQL, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
• Knowledge of modern web development tools and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment and communicate effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of SEO best practices and web accessibility standards.

Benefits

• Rewarding salary - Our scope for this position is up to £55k dependent on experience.
• Open and transparent company culture giving every employee direct access to our founders and our quarterly business reviews.
• Uncapped annual leave.
• An annual program of wellbeing activities including a subsidized annual membership to a meditation app and EAP service.
• Your very own Swytch kit!
• Electric Penny Farthing Lessons.

Diversity

Diversity is important to us: We are a mixed group of people from many different backgrounds, each with our unique experiences. We respect and admire our differences and believe everyone can make a contribution to Swytch. Our recruitment process is reviewed regularly to maintain its fair and unbiased approach, and our management team has undergone unconscious bias training. We believe our success is based on the innovation of our team, the differing opinions, and the ability to respect each other enough to brainstorm our way to new ideas.