We’re Hiring: WordPress/PHP Developer (Full Time)

Futuretheory is looking for a website developer to work in our Canberra office, reporting directly to the Director. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of relevant experience with demonstrable results, a keen eye for detail and a passion for helping Futuretheory and our clients grow.

Key responsibilities/skills

  • Develop WordPress child themes based on supplied website design 
  • Write efficient, clean, low-maintenance PHP code and functions
  • Utilise WordPress functions, hooks and filters to achieve desired layout/functionality
  • Develop Gutenberg Blocks with Advanced Custom Fields using HTML, CSS, PHP and JavaScript, or React (no page builders ie. WPBakery Page Builder, Divi, Elementor, Visual Composer etc.)
  • Setup/manage WordPress sites on cPanel hosting
  • Familiar with modern css grid and flex layout
  • Configure user friendly WordPress backend
  • Add functionality to existing WordPress sites
  • Troubleshoot website issues
  • Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud applications to export assets for website development
  • Communicate with non-technical designers, team members, clients and other stakeholders

Nice to have

  • Interact/integrate with APIs to develop custom solutions with WordPress
  • Experience configuring and managing DNS
  • Experience with UI/UX and website design

Note: successful candidates will be asked to participate in a short coding test.

What to Expect at Futuretheory

  • A small, friendly team who are passionate about what they do
  • Comfortable modern office in Beard (a 5-minute drive from Fyshwick) – away from all the hustle and bustle
  •  Nearby free parking
  • Access to modern software, tools and equipment

You must be legally eligible to work in Australia and be fluent in English.

Please note: this is not a remote role. This is an in-house position; you will be working at our office in Canberra.

Questions? Email hello@futuretheory.com.au

How to apply

Apply on our Careers page.

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  • Germaine Muller
  • Founder and Managing Director at Futuretheory
  • When he’s not working on a project, you’ll see him writing across a range of different topics including marketing, development and design.
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