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We are working with a design-led creative agency looking for a skilled WordPress Developer to help craft beautiful, high-performance digital experiences. Previous experience in an agency environment is essential for this role . About the Role: This position blends remote flexibility with essential in-office collaboration. You will be expected to work from the office a few times a week. Therefore, all applicants must be within a commutable distance. Working alongside the design team and a senior developer, you will be responsible for turning creative concepts into robust, responsive, and cross-browser-compatible websites. What You'll Be Doing: Building bespoke WordPress themes and plugins from scratch. Writing clean, scalable, and well-documented code (PHP, JavaScript, SCSS, TypeScript). Translating high-fidelity wireframes and designs into pixel-perfect web pages. Optimising website performance, including database queries (SQL). Assisting with deployments and managing cloud server (AWS/Linux) configurations. Actively troubleshooting bugs and contributing to technical problem-solving. Researching and implementing new web technologies. What You'll Bring to the Table: Must have prior experience working in a digital agency; you'll understand the fast-paced, multi-project workflow. A strong portfolio demonstrating custom WordPress theme and plugin development. Fluency in front-end technologies (responsive design, SCSS, TypeScript). A solid understanding of back-end development with PHP and MySQL/SQL. Experience working in Linux environments and with cloud hosting (ideally AWS). An initiative-taking mindset and a genuine passion for web development. Comfortable using a modern IDE (e.g., VS Code) for development and debugging. Nice-to-Haves: Ability to provide constructive UI/UX feedback. Understanding of technical SEO. Working knowledge of Python. Benefits & Perks: Salary between 35,000 and 45,000, based on your experience. A true hybrid schedule with a mix of remote and in-office days. A supportive, inclusive, and relaxed atmosphere. Real opportunities for professional growth as the agency expands. Standard company pension. Free parking provided on-site. Job Type: Full-time Monday to Friday My client is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All applications will be judged on merit and skill, regardless of background. Ripple Recruitment is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. Please note that due to the high volume of interest, we can only respond to shortlisted applicants. Thank you for your understanding.

Head of Technology and AI Lead - Shropshire, Hybrid working. We are looking for a Head of Tech and AI Lead who can see the big picture with strategy and what tech and platforms are needed across the business, keep an eye on emerging tech and also support the development team with WordPress builds and AI builds. This is a senior, strategic role with a hands on element , ideal for someone who loves shaping technology strategy while building and implementing AI-enhanced digital products alongside a skilled development team. About the role Yo will spend approximately 60% of your time on strategy , defining technology direction, exploring emerging tech, setting AI priorities, and driving innovation across the business. The other 40% will be hands on , working with the development team to turn ideas into real solutions, helping with architecture, workflows, and WordPress/PHP builds when required. Your role will involve: Shaping the technology vision and AI strategy. Leading research, experimentation, and innovation to create new digital products and services. Building AI-powered solutions that improve both client offerings and internal processes. Overssing the development team, supporting the Development Lead and ensuring technical standards and best practice. Collaborating closely with the Lead Developer and Delivery Manager to bring concepts to live projects. Act as a trusted technical advisor internally and with clients on complex projects. We need you to have: Strong experience in a senior technology or digital leadership role. Practical knowledge of WordPress, PHP, and CMS platforms. Experience developing digital products or AI-driven solutions. A strategic thinker with the ability to turn emerging tech into real, usable solutions. Leadership skills to mentor teams and influence stakeholders. Comfortable balancing hands-on delivery with bigger picture planning and innovation. This role will give you the opportunity to define technology strategy, shape innovation across a busy, creative environment, and get involved in building solutions that make a real impact. Apply now for immediate consideration!