Senior Web Developer

Position: Senior Web Developer | Contract
# Senior Web Developer | Contract Global Business Services South Africa Cape Town, Western Cape Contract Apply  Now View All Jobs Posted
** 1 OCTOBER 2026** - Closing Date
** 30 NOVEMBER 2026**##

Job Description iqbusiness is seeking to employ a Senior Web Developer on a 12-month contract to collaborate with an international client from our offices in Welgemoed, Cape Town, Northern Suburbs. This is a hybrid role (3 days on-site; 2 days WFH).
The Senior Web Developer is responsible for leading the design, development, and maintenance of both front-end and back-end components of web applications, with a specialised focus on the Word Press ecosystem. They should be comfortable working extensively with PHP and Word Press core, themes, plugins, databases, servers, APIs, and modern client-side technologies. This role requires strong solution design capabilities, the ability to debug independently, and experience delivering complex, customised web solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead solution design and create new developments within PHP and Word Press, including custom themes, plugins, and API integrations
* Develop and maintain custom APIs within Word Press and integrate seamlessly with third-party services
* Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers to translate complex designs into functional and responsive user interfaces, leveraging Bootstrap, React, or Angular as needed
* Design and deliver complex website platforms with advanced functionality
* Debug independently, analyse problems, and propose effective solutions
* Optimise Word Press applications for maximum speed, scalability, and security
* Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code for Word Press themes, plugins, and custom functionalities
* Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical teams and business stakeholders
* Contribute to presentations and requirement gathering sessions to ensure alignment with business needs
* Ensure security and data protection best practices are consistently followed across all Word Press development
* Participate actively in code reviews and team meetings, providing mentorship and contributing to development standards
* Stay up to date with emerging Word Press advancements, web technologies, and industry trends

Minimum Requirements:

* Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (advantageous)
* Minimum of 5 years’ full-stack development experience, with strong emphasis on Word Press
* Proficiency in front-end technologies
* Experience with Bootstrap for building responsive, mobile-first UI components and layouts
* Strong back-end development experience with PHP, specifically deep expertise in Word Press core, theme, and plugin development
* Extensive experience with databases such as MySQL for Word Press applications
* Familiarity with RESTful APIs (Word Press REST API and external services)
* Expert knowledge of version control systems like Git
* Strong understanding of Word Press architecture, hooks, filters, and best practices for performance and security
* Experience with containerisation tools like Docker for Word Press development environments (advantageous)
* Understanding of Dev Ops practices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) as they apply to Word Press deployments (advantageous)
* Experience with testing frameworks and tools (e.g., PHPUnit for Word Press) (advantageous)

Skills Required:

* Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently
* Strong communication skills, able to bridge technical and non-technical audiences
* Experience gathering requirements and translating them into technical solutions
* Ability to present solutions clearly and persuasively to stakeholders  

* Note:

As all business roles require honesty in the handling of or access to cash, finances, financial systems, or confidential information, our recruitment process requires that the following background checks be completed: credit, criminal, , and qualification verification.
** IQbusiness is committed to sustainable growth and transformation; we embrace diversity and employ previously disadvantaged individuals.
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