We are seeking an experienced Web Developer to join our in-house team. In this role, you will build and maintain robust website frameworks for our portfolio of safari and tourism brands. You will work closely with cross-functional teams—digital development and systems, design, SEO, content, and junior developers—to deliver user-friendly, responsive, and high-conversion websites. This position is in-office only; agencies, freelancers, and remote candidates will not be considered.
Key Responsibilities
- Website Development & Maintenance
- Build, optimise, and manage user-friendly websites for our main brands and an additional 15+ niche brands and sites.
- Implement responsive design best practices and thoroughly test across various devices and browsers.
- Collaborate with design and content teams to create visually appealing, well-structured front pages.
- Technical Leadership
- Oversee website architecture, ensuring functionality, stability, and seamless user experiences.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers to maintain code quality and meet deadlines.
- Integrate and manage third-party services such as booking engines, payment gateways, CRM systems, and APIs.
- System Integrations & Performance
- Work with WooCommerce, Gravity Forms, payment gateways, and booking functionalities to support high-volume direct bookings and e-commerce transactions.
- Monitor and enhance website speed and performance, employing best practices such as caching and CDNs.
- Troubleshoot technical issues and conduct regular maintenance and code reviews to guarantee site reliability.
- SEO & User Experience
- Understand and implement SEO principles, collaborating with the SEO team to maximise organic traffic and conversions.
- Focus on UX development, ensuring intuitive navigation and streamlined user journeys.
- Maintain consistent brand standards and user-friendly interfaces, from page layout to final design details.
- Security & Compliance
- Apply robust security measures for data protection and payment compliance.
- Stay informed of privacy regulations and industry standards, ensuring ongoing compliance throughout all digital properties.
- Collaboration & Communication
- Liaise with content, design, and marketing teams to devise new campaigns, integrate content, and optimise sales funnels.
- Offer technical insights to team leaders, converting business goals into actionable and innovative digital solutions.
Qualifications & Skills
- Education & Experience
- Proven experience (5+ years) in web development, ideally with a focus on high-traffic websites or e-commerce.
- Technical Proficiencies
- Essential:
- Elementor Pro, Gravity Forms, WooCommerce, and booking functionalities.
- CSS, PHP, HTML, and knowledge of modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, or Angular).
- Desirable:
- Familiarity with server-side languages and frameworks (e.g., Node.js, Python) and databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB).
- Performance & Security
- Understanding of website performance optimisation techniques, including caching and CDN utilisation.
- Strong grasp of web security principles and data prot
