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