Web Developer

SUMMARY:
Web Developer

POSITION INFO:

We are seeking an experienced Web Developer to join our in-house team. In this role, you will build and maintain robust website frameworks for our portfolio of safari and tourism brands. You will work closely with cross-functional teams—digital development and systems, design, SEO, content, and junior developers—to deliver user-friendly, responsive, and high-conversion websites. This position is in-office only; agencies, freelancers, and remote candidates will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

1. Website Development & Maintenance
• Build, optimise, and manage user-friendly websites for our main brands and an additional 15+ niche brands and sites.
• Implement responsive design best practices and thoroughly test across various devices and browsers.
• Collaborate with design and content teams to create visually appealing, well-structured front pages.

2. Technical Leadership
• Oversee website architecture, ensuring functionality, stability, and seamless user experiences.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers to maintain code quality and meet deadlines.
• Integrate and manage third-party services such as booking engines, payment gateways, CRM systems, and APIs.

3. System Integrations & Performance
• Work with WooCommerce, Gravity Forms, payment gateways, and booking functionalities to support high-volume direct bookings and e-commerce transactions.
• Monitor and enhance website speed and performance, employing best practices such as caching and CDNs.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and conduct regular maintenance and code reviews to guarantee site reliability.

4. SEO & User Experience
• Understand and implement SEO principles, collaborating with the SEO team to maximise organic traffic and conversions.
• Focus on UX development, ensuring intuitive navigation and streamlined user journeys.
• Maintain consistent brand standards and user-friendly interfaces, from page layout to final design details.

5. Security & Compliance
• Apply robust security measures for data protection and payment compliance.
• Stay informed of privacy regulations and industry standards, ensuring ongoing compliance throughout all digital properties.

6. Collaboration & Communication
• Liaise with content, design, and marketing teams to devise new campaigns, integrate content, and optimise sales funnels.
• Offer technical insights to team leaders, converting business goals into actionable and innovative digital solutions.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education & Experience
• Proven experience (5+ years) in web development, ideally with a focus on high-traffic websites or e-commerce.

• Technical Proficiencies
• Essential:
• Elementor Pro, Gravity Forms, WooCommerce, and booking functionalities.
• CSS, PHP, HTML, and knowledge of modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, or Angular).
• Desirable:
• Familiarity with server-side languages and frameworks (e.g., Node.js, Python) and databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB).

• Performance & Security
• Understanding of website performance optimisation techniques, including caching and CDN utilisation.
• Strong grasp of web security principles and data protection.

• Design & UX
• Thorough knowledge of front page design, from layout to final user interface.
• Experience testing and troubleshooting across multiple devices and browsers.
• Hands-on experience with UX development and best practices for conversion-focused design.

• Soft Skills & Leadership
• Excellent problem-solving abilities with a detail-oriented, analytical mindset.
• Effective communication and team collaboration skills.
• Ability to guide junior team members while also contributing to hands-on development tasks.