Work With Craft

Extreme are a full-service digital agency based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire and we're interested in hearing from developers of any level looking for a new opportunity.

We are currently seeking full time web developers to join our team, especially those with experience in Shopify, WordPress or CraftCMS. The role is fully remote, but if you're local to us you're more than welcome to use our offices in the center of town.

Our client base spans many business sectors with projects ranging from brochure sites through to large CMS, e-commerce and bespoke application development projects. The position will require working within our development team and alongside other departments on the development of new digital projects from scratch as well as with the maintenance of existing sites. We have a lot of retained clients who are looking to get the most from their digital presence, so we’re on the lookout for people who can contribute with great ideas on a functional, creative as well as technical level.

Candidates should be enthusiastic team players; primarily you will be working alongside other web developers, however you will also have regular opportunities to collaborate with our in-house designers, online marketing team and account handlers to participate in the creative development of new ideas and solutions. The position is best suited to someone who thrives in a friendly and informal environment, but can also work to deadlines.

As a development team we work across a number of platforms and technologies driven by what is most suitable for the project and the client's requirements.

Required Skills

• Excellent HTML, CSS and JavaScript skills
• Experience using Webpack, Grunt or Gulp
• Strong appreciation for website performance and optimisation
• Attention to detail
• Understanding of accessibility issues and best practice
• Knowledge of git or other version/source control
• Ability to keep up with trends in web development and a willingness to learn new technology and skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Organised and self-motivated

Desirable

• Advanced experience in Shopify development, such as creating bespoke themes
• Experience working with Craft CMS, WordPress or other CMS products
• Knowledge of React, VueJS or other JavaScript library
• Solid understanding of PHP, MySQL
• The ability creatively apply design themes and styles to web projects with direction from our creative team

Benefits

• 28 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Flexible working hours (parent friendly!) including alternate Friday afternoons off in summer
• Lovely offices with panoramic views of Harrogate, 5 minute walk into town centre, 10 minute walk from train & bus station
• Pension contributions
• Discounts on gym membership and various retailers
• Cycle to work scheme
• A Macbook: to use around the office and at home
• A relaxed working atmosphere with a friendly bunch of people 🙂
• Office tuck shop & fully stocked drinks fridge
• Breakout area with TV, Netflix & games consoles
• On-site cafe
• Regular social events

Think this is the perfect role for you?

Send us your CV and covering letter to [email protected] and we'll be in touch!