Overview 

Specialist role Developer 

Summary of the work

We are looking for a Wordpress developer who can build templates and custom post types based on wireframes and a beta test site. You will be adept at following and interpreting clear customer requirements, adding plugins and manipulate data feeds to enhance the site functionality. 

Latest start date 18/07/2016 

Expected contract length 2-4 months 

Region Yorkshire and the Humber 

Organisation the work is for Highways England

About the work 

Who the specialist will work with

Digital team based in Leeds, with competent Wordpress skills and technical expertise. Digital delivery team, Digital Service Manager and UX Designer. 

What the specialist will work on

Build templates to match design wireframe and defined requirements. Format rss feeds and embed breaking news service. Creation of mapping elements for each road scheme. Improve site performance (optimization tools). Build custom plugins and provide enhanced functionality.

Work setup 

 Address where the work will take place Highways England Leeds  

Working arrangements 

Flexible working arrangements off location and some on location. Work with small Agile team. Work offsite 3 days and onsite 2 days a week (flexible). Weekly conf calls and face to face meetings .

Skills and experience 

Essential skills and experience

• 3 years or more experience developing Wordpress websites for organisations and/or public bodies 
• A good understanding of open source and digital technologies, Linux based servers (LAMP stack) and CSS customization 
• Good knowledge of HTML5 and mobile optimization 
• Knowledge of researching, developing and implementing plugins to enhance template functionality 
• Experience of working with existing RSS and formatting xml feeds using XSLT
• Previous experience successfully delivering wordpress environments as part of an agile team 
• Have experience of working with maps e.g. google map api, OS mapping or similar 

Nice-to-have skills and experience

• Experience of delivering projects for local or national government 
• Have demonstrable experience of working in a culture of continuous delivery and improvement.
• Experience in documenting developments and providing user training following implementation 
• Effectively capture, utilise and collate insight, visuals, wireframes and views from a diverse range of stakeholders to assist in delivery of outcomes 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.