Divi Theme Developer Job West Bromwich area,Tipton England UK,IT/Tech

Location: Tipton

A Divi Theme Developer specializes in creating, customizing, and maintaining Word Press websites using the Divi theme from Elegant Themes. The role combines both design and development expertise to create high-quality, responsive websites.

Key Responsibilities:

Theme Customization: Customize the Divi theme to meet client needs, including layout adjustments, feature modifications, and custom CSS/JS integration.
Building Websites: Design and develop Word Press websites using Divi, ensuring that they are visually appealing, highly functional, and responsive.
Creating Custom Modules: Develop custom Divi modules and plugins to extend the theme’s functionality for unique website requirements.
Visual Builder Proficiency: Use the Divi Visual Builder to create layouts and pages without relying heavily on coding, but also integrate custom code where necessary.
Theme Updates & Maintenance: Keep the Divi theme and Word Press installations up to date with the latest version, ensuring that the website runs smoothly after updates.
Cross-Browser Compatibility: Ensure websites work well across different browsers and devices, offering a seamless user experience on both mobile and desktop.
Performance Optimization: Optimize the performance of Divi-based websites by reducing load times, improving page speed, and ensuring SEO best practices are followed.
Custom CSS/JS: Write and implement custom CSS and JavaScript to fine-tune designs and add interactive features.
Troubleshooting & Bug Fixing: Identify and fix issues with Divi layouts, modules, or Word Press compatibility, resolving any functionality issues across the site.
Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, other developers, and clients to gather requirements, suggest solutions, and deliver on-time results.
SEO and Accessibility: Implement SEO strategies and ensure that Divi websites are accessible, following web standards and best practices.
Content Migration: Handle content migration and integration from existing sites to Divi themes, ensuring a smooth transition.

Skills and

Qualifications:

Proven Experience: At least 2-3 years of experience with Divi, including building and customizing Word Press websites.
Word Press Proficiency: Strong understanding of Word Press core functions, theme development, and plugin customization.
Divi Expertise: Deep knowledge of the Divi Builder, Divi Theme Options, and Divi Library. Experience with custom Divi module creation and child themes.
HTML/CSS: Proficiency in HTML5 and CSS3 for designing and customizing Divi themes and layouts.
JavaScript & jQuery: Experience with JavaScript and jQuery for adding interactivity to Divi-based websites.
PHP Knowledge: Basic to intermediate PHP skills to customize theme functionality and implement server-side features.
Responsive Design: Knowledge of mobile-first web design and ensuring Divi websites are fully responsive across all devices.
SEO Best Practices: Familiarity with SEO techniques, tools (like Yoast SEO), and practices to improve website visibility in search engines.
Version Control: Experience using Git for version control and collaboration with a team of developers.
Cross-Browser Compatibility: Ability to ensure websites are functional and visually appealing across different browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.).
Client-Facing

Experience:

Experience working directly with clients, gathering feedback, and delivering solutions based on client specifications.

Soft Skills:

Attention to Detail: Ability to work with precision, ensuring that each website is meticulously crafted with a focus on design, functionality, and usability.
Creative Problem-Solving: Proactively identify and solve design and functionality challenges to create unique websites.
Communication: Strong communication skills to collaborate with clients and other team members, explaining technical concepts clearly.
Time Management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines efficiently.
Team

Collaboration:

Works well in a team environment, collaborating with designers, developers, and other stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

Divi Certification: Formal certification or advanced knowledge of Divi theme is a plus.
Design

Skills:

Experience in UI/UX design and using design tools (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma) to create custom assets and layouts.
Plugin Knowledge: Familiarity with popular Word Press plugins like Woo Commerce, WPML, and others often used in conjunction with Divi.
Custom Theme Development: Experience with creating…