Senior Developer

• Work across an entire portfolio of clients developing websites, mobile apps, web applications, and a range of digital properties for well-known organisations. • Lead many projects and support management in driving technical excellence across everything the agency does. • Progress from Senior level towards a Lead role.

• Have 6+ years real-world experience, preferably within a digital agency environment. • Be working at a Senior level and want to progress to a Lead role soon. • Have a passion for building robust, well-architected digital solutions with a proven background in solution architecture. • Have experience using CMS platforms including WordPress and possibly eCommerce platforms using Shopify or WooCommerce. • Have strong knowledge of PHP and ability to build custom theme templates for WordPress from scratch, preferably with experience in ACF (Advanced Custom Fields). • Demonstrate proficiency with PHP and SQL Server as well as modern web standards including HTML5, SASS, and JavaScript including ES6 and jQuery. • Have experience working with cloud-based hosting providers such as WPEngine and AWS. • Have knowledge of Grunt and how to use version control such as Git. • Have experience with running deployments and making DNS updates. • Be able to work autonomously or as part of a larger team and enjoy talking directly to clients. • Have experience quoting for development work and be comfortable discussing costs with clients. • Have an eye for design and can appreciate what goes into crafting beautiful, polished user experiences. • Have experience running QA and browser testing on both your own work and other team members' work with an eye for detail. • Enjoy helping and training more junior members of the team. • Be comfortable leading a project whilst keeping the management team and project manager up-to-date with accurate project planning and timings. • Be an excellent communicator who plays well with others. • Have UK residency and currently be living in the UK.

• Have UX/UI knowledge. • Have experience developing eCommerce platforms using Shopify or WooCommerce. • Have a background in solution architecture.

• Develop websites, mobile apps, web applications, and digital properties across the client portfolio. • Lead projects and drive technical excellence across the agency. • Work directly with clients on requirements and cost discussions. • Quote for development work and discuss costs with clients. • Run QA and browser testing on your own work and other team members' work. • Help and train more junior members of the team. • Keep management and project managers up-to-date with accurate project planning and timings. • Run deployments and make DNS updates.

• Receive a great salary. • Work with a talented and passionate team. • Enjoy a varied and interesting flow of work. • Work from home with all the kit you need to work comfortably. • Benefit from flexible working to accommodate school runs or personal needs. • Enjoy regular team activities including dinners, drinks, day trips, gallery walks, and festivals. • Access training and career development opportunities. • Progress towards a Lead role.

Alchemy Digital is a digital agency focused on quality and innovation. The agency works with well-known organisations to develop websites, mobile apps, web applications, and digital properties. Alchemy values quality in everything, expertise and continuous improvement, exploration and innovation, and work-life balance. The team works remotely since COVID with regular team meetups and activities.