About Us

Based in the centre of Sheffield, The SEO Works is a multi award-winning digital marketing agency.

Established well over a decade, the company has grown significantly by putting people at the heart of what it does.

The SEO Works is a leading provider of digital marketing, web development, and social media services across the UK. Our mission is simple: help businesses understand and improve their online presence to gain more customers.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Web Developer to join our dynamic Web Development team. With a solid foundation in WordPress and WooCommerce, you will be responsible for developing and supporting a range of websites, with the ability to create custom themes, write plugins, and script functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage full lifecycle web development, from specification to build, testing, release, and maintenance.
• Execute technical website optimisations based on recommendations from tools like Lighthouse and Page Speed Insights.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in PHP and Javascript, with experience in JS frameworks.
• Administer and troubleshoot MySQL databases.
• Implement API integrations and work with third-party REST APIs.
• Perform QA and testing to ensure high standards of deliverables.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of modern web technologies and best practices.
• Communicate project progress and challenges effectively with the team and clients.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of practical web development experience.
• Expertise in WordPress and WooCommerce
• Experience with GIT for version control and project deployment across multiple environments.
• Familiarity with web server technologies, including Apache/nginx, SSL/TLS, HTTP, and SMTP.
• Competency in CLI server administration and authentication.
• Knowledge of UX best practices and awareness of SEO and PPC principles.
• Proven ability to manage projects and meet deadlines
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the capacity to support the team in generating solutions.

What will you benefit from?

• Competitive salary based on experience (reviewed annually)
• Opportunity to work for a well respected market leader in a fun, friendly and positive team environment
• Personal development and career progression opportunities
• Flexible working times
• Work from home 3 days per week
• 22 days annual holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 25 on length of service
• One ‘duvet day’ per year
• One ‘charity day’ per year
• Your birthday off
• Regular social outings
• City centre location
• Bike to work scheme
• Staff discounts

Additional Information:

Occasional travel to client premises may be required to discuss and update project progress.

At The SEO Works, we value initiative and the willingness to engage with new and emerging technologies. If you are passionate about improving web development processes and delivering high-quality digital services, we want to hear from you.

Do you want to develop your career in a vibrant, fast-paced, supportive digital agency?

Do you want to be part of a successful, award-winning team of like-minded people?

Apply today by sending your CV and covering letter, stating salary expectations.

The SEO Works is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage.

All information provided is held in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations 2008

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sheffield S1 2JA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• What are your salary expectations?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sheffield S1 2JA