Above Digital

WORDPRESS WEB DEVELOPER (MID-WEIGHT / FULL STACK) READING (HYBRID: 2 3 DAYS IN THE OFFICE) c.£35K (DOE) & GREAT BENEFITS At Above Digital , we craft exceptional digital experiences. We re a creative, fast-paced digital agency based in the heart of Reading designing and developing high-performance, user-centric websites and branding projects for everyone from cutting-edge London media agencies to bold start-ups. We re on the hunt for a Mid-weight Full Stack WordPress Developer with great front-end experience and who loves getting into the detail, thrives on clean code, and excels in bringing designs to life. What s in it for me: Work with a friendly, forward-thinking team in modern Reading offices (a short walk from the main station). Hybrid flexibility mix of remote and in-office collaboration. Exciting client portfolio across sectors from award-winning campaigns to innovative start-ups. Competitive salary and the chance to grow your skills and influence within a rapidly evolving digital agency. A creative culture where quality, innovation, and personality matter. Key Responsibilities of the Web Developer: Building and maintaining custom WordPress themes and plugins from scratch not just tweaking templates. Turning pixel-perfect designs into responsive, fluid, and accessible interfaces using HTML5, CSS3/Sass, and modern JavaScript (ES6+). Adding wow moments with smooth animations and transitions using GSAP (GreenSock) and other libraries. Collaborating with our design teams to deliver sleek, high-performing sites that clients love. Handling back-end logic custom post types, REST APIs, database interactions, integrations with CRMs or payment gateways. Optimising for speed, SEO, and user experience, while maintaining rock-solid security and performance. Staying sharp keeping up to date with the latest WordPress and AI-powered development trends. What We re Looking For: 3+ years professional experience building WordPress websites, ideally in a UK digital agency. A portfolio that shows your craft we want to see polished, commercially delivered sites for real UK businesses. Strong knowledge of PHP, MySQL, WordPress APIs, ACF, HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript. Confident with front-end animations (GSAP) and performance-friendly coding. Keen eye for design precision pixel perfection is your default. You love collaborating, problem-solving, and taking ownership of your work. You re already using AI tools to boost your workflow and creativity. Ready to build something brilliant? Apply now for this exciting new Web Developer position and let s make digital experiences that turn heads.

WORDPRESS WEB DEVELOPER (MID-WEIGHT / FULL STACK) READING (HYBRID: 2-3 DAYS IN THE OFFICE) c.£35K (DOE) & GREAT BENEFITS At Above Digital , we craft exceptional digital experiences. We're a creative, fast-paced digital agency based in the heart of Reading designing and developing high-performance, user-centric websites and branding projects for everyone from cutting-edge London media agencies to bold start-ups. We're on the hunt for a Mid-weight Full Stack WordPress Developer with great front-end experience and who loves getting into the detail, thrives on clean code, and excels in bringing designs to life. What's in it for me: Work with a friendly, forward-thinking team in modern Reading offices (a short walk from the main station). Hybrid flexibility mix of remote and in-office collaboration. Exciting client portfolio across sectors from award-winning campaigns to innovative start-ups. Competitive salary and the chance to grow your skills and influence within a rapidly evolving digital agency. A creative culture where quality, innovation, and personality matter. Key Responsibilities of the Web Developer: Building and maintaining custom WordPress themes and plugins from scratch not just tweaking templates. Turning pixel-perfect designs into responsive, fluid, and accessible interfaces using HTML5, CSS3/Sass, and modern JavaScript (ES6+). Adding "wow" moments with smooth animations and transitions using GSAP (GreenSock) and other libraries. Collaborating with our design teams to deliver sleek, high-performing sites that clients love. Handling back-end logic custom post types, REST APIs, database interactions, integrations with CRMs or payment gateways. Optimising for speed, SEO, and user experience, while maintaining rock-solid security and performance. Staying sharp keeping up to date with the latest WordPress and AI-powered development trends. What We're Looking For: 3+ years' professional experience building WordPress websites, ideally in a UK digital agency. A portfolio that shows your craft we want to see polished, commercially delivered sites for real UK businesses. Strong knowledge of PHP, MySQL, WordPress APIs, ACF, HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript. Confident with front-end animations (GSAP) and performance-friendly coding. Keen eye for design precision pixel perfection is your default. You love collaborating, problem-solving, and taking ownership of your work. You're already using AI tools to boost your workflow and creativity. Ready to build something brilliant? Apply now for this exciting new Web Developer position and let's make digital experiences that turn heads.

Above Digital is a creative digital design agency based in central Reading that specialise in bespoke website design and build, branding, and digital marketing projects. Our focus is on delivering excellent digital design and online user experiences. We are a small but passionate team of designers and developers working with brands and new business startups. Our clients range from Eco products, Fintech through to some of the UK's biggest independent London Media Agencies. We are looking for a skilled and passionate Full Stack Web Developer, with at least 5 years commercial development experience within a web agency. You would work as a core part of an experienced team, on bespoke website builds and online application development, across a range of new business start-ups and existing clients. We are based in the heart of Reading in Spaces which is a vibrant and creative place to work, surrounded by other digital agencies. We are right by the main Reading railway station, so only 24 mins from London Paddington. Working from home is also fine as we are typically only in the office 2-3 days per week (max). We are offering competitive rates, a positive place to work, learn and grow your skills on exciting new projects. Starting in the next 4 weeks (if possible). We will consider a remote (work from home) position for the right person, but you will need to be able to attend the office on occasion. Important Skills required: Wordpress. Creating and Maintaining bespoke website builds HTML, CSS, JavaScript and jQuery Experience creating front end animations using CSS and JavaScript libraries such as PixiJS, GSAP and ScrollMagic Responsive Design and Build Basic understanding of PHP Experience using Google's Lighthouse auditing tools to optimise website performance and follow best working practices Will need to either build or maintain websites using: Experience with ASP.NET, C# SQL Experience with REST APIs Vue.js Experience required: 5+ years in a web design agency Problem solving and debugging skills Regular contact with clients and providing support Good communication skills Will work closely with Designers to discuss build requirements and UI, UX Typical roles/tasks: Website development - front and backend build Server setup and management Responsive web design Technical Scoping and Specification Ecommerce setup and payments integration 3rd Party systems integration Setup of SSL Certificates CMS build and content population Sounds interesting? Click APPLY to send your CV for immediate consideration. Candidates with previous experience or job titles including; Wordpress Developer, Web Development, PHP Developer, HTML, CSS, Web Developer, Wordpress Developer, Web Designer, Wordpress Web Designer, Wordpress Web Developer, Full Stack Developer may also be considered for this role.