Position details

Job title: Senior Web Developer (PHP & WordPress)

Job type: Full time, 5 day week role

Location: Hybrid role (Sydney studio & home)

Salary band: SeniorSalary range$110K – $150K

Help causes thrive through digital transformation.

At Marlin, we create bold solutions and big ideas that help change the world for the better. Learn more about us on our website: https://marlincommunications.com/

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced WordPress Web Developer (Senior), with a passion for working with charities and not for profits to help them change the world. As a strategic, relationship-focused digital specialist you will oversee the delivery of high-impact digital projects from concept through to launch and beyond. You will work closely with clients and our internal team to scope, plan, deliver and provide ongoing support for experiences that empower our charity partners to achieve their mission.

WordPress development is essential for this role, along with the ability to work independently while collaborating with clients, designers, project managers and leadership team. You will be:

A PHP WordPress specialist with a proven track record in PHP and WordPress and understanding how plugins are built and managed via WordPress;

A project manager who has a strong attention to detail, is customer centric and works well both independently and as part of a team managing multiple projects from concept to delivery;

A relationship builder, trusted and respected by our internal teams, clients and the sector.

Your knowledge bank will include:

PHP, WordPress, and understanding of CRMs like SalesForce;

Experience with Figma, Canva, Miro, Slickplan (or other sitemap builder), Fundraisin / Raisley;

Elementor, Gutenberg with good knowledge of HTML, CSS & SCSS, jQuery & Javascript and Vue SJ or React SJ at minimum;

Your key responsibilities include:

Client projects:

Workshop participation (as needed);

Taking briefs and identifying solutions;

Managing external suppliers (as needed);

Delivering projects on scope, on budget and on time;

Ongoing Client Support:

Being across client needs and responsible for delivering or delegating support requirements on time and on budget;

Quoting support requirements;

Design:

UX UI support for design team (as needed);

You must have:

7+ years of experience delivering digital projects with measurable outcomes (preferably agency-side);

Proven ability to work as part of cross-functional project teams and manage multiple clients and projects simultaneously;

Strong senior web development skills across, CRM platforms, technical solutioning, API integrations and UX best practice;

Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills, both internally and with clients;

A passion for social impact and a belief in the power of digital to drive change;

Australian working rights.

It’s an added plus if you have:

Experience delivering digital projects for cause or purpose-driven brands;

Experience with digital product development.

How to apply:

We would love to receive your application. To apply, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Digital Lead Application

Your application should include the following:

Your CV with 3x recent references

A covering letter explaining why you want to work at Marlin

A 400-500 word explanation of why you believe changing the world is your calling

Please note that only applications with the above 3 documents will be considered. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

No agency interest please.