Web Developer

We are seeking a passionate, highly motivated individual who is a talented full-stack Web Developer to join our agency.

This is an opportunity to work with a close-knit team on some great projects within a variety of industries both local and global. If you're able to grab an idea and make it awesome, can roll up your sleeves when the pressure is on, and have a fun, positive attitude then we want to hear from you!

About the role:

This is a full-time or contract role where you’ll need to be comfortable working with a lot of autonomy and collaborating with our team of designers, Web Developers and content creators in our Bella Vista office. After probation, we currently offer a hybrid work-from-home structure.   

On a day-to-day basis, you’ll be:

• Developing client websites using WordPress.
• Building custom themes and plugins.
• Developing client websites using Laravel.
• Developing, updating and testing custom PHP websites.
• Maintaining and updating existing websites (WordPress, Laravel, PHP, as well as a couple of older Drupal sites. Laravel sites are built on version 8-9, with Alpine JS, Tailwind CSS, Composer + NPM))
• Assisting with hosting, domain and email management across our own dedicated server and AWS hosting.
• Meeting with clients to take briefs and scoping up new projects.
• Supporting a small team of developers, being able to offer guidance and troubleshoot issues.

About you:

We’re looking for someone with 5+ years’ experience, who shows a good understanding of front-end and back-end development, has worked across multiple frameworks and is comfortable with working solo, as well as leading a small team of in-house developers. You should also be comfortable speaking directly with clients and working with management on developing quotes. You’ll have experience creating websites, eCommerce stores, campaign landing pages, utilising APIs, working with and customising CMS (like WordPress), working with payment gateways, managing a server and show a high attention to detail.

The nitty-gritty:

• You must be an Australian resident to apply and speak English.
• This is a client-facing role – you will need excellent written and verbal communication skills to succeed in the role.
• Have in-depth knowledge of HTML, CSS, SASS and developing responsive layouts.
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of PHP, MySQL, jQuery, JavaScript and AJAX.
• Be a WordPress wizard, with experience building custom themes and plugins.
• Have experience working with the Laravel framework.
• Be confident working with APIs (e.g. Stripe, Paypal, Mailgun, Sendgrid, Twilio) and payment gateways.
• Have the ability to take designs from XD/Photoshop through to pixel-perfect responsive web layouts.
• Are able to accurately scope up large website projects from client brief.
• Are confident in using the Adobe suite to work with design assets.
• Show strong attention to detail, have excellent problem-solving skills and an ability to think on your feet.
• Are able to take a brief and deliver a project under (sometimes tight) deadlines.
• Are able to work autonomously, manage your own workflow and take on multiple projects at a time.

Not essential, but highly regarded:

• Experience with WooCommerce, Shopify or other eCommerce platforms.
• Familiarity with React, Vue and Angular.
• A good understanding of Google Analytics, goal tracking and SEO.

What we want to see next:

• A portfolio with examples of website development.
• A minimum 5 years’ experience in similar roles.
• A positive, can-do attitude!

About Orion Creative

Orion Creative is a graphic and web design agency who has been in business for almost 30 years. We have a close-knit, multi-discipline team of designers, developers and content creators working out of our Bella Vista, Sydney studio. Working across many different industries, we design with flair, write with purpose and build for greater possibilities!