Key Responsibilities
* Develop, maintain, and optimize websites using Craft CMS, including content modeling with sections, entry types, and custom fields.
* Customize and configure Craft plugins and tailor the control panel to enhance content authoring workflows.
* Build reusable, user‐friendly front‐end templates using Twig, ensuring high performance and maintainability.
* Implement semantic HTML5, modern CSS (Flexbox, Grid, custom properties), and JavaScript (ES6+) to create responsive, mobile‐first interfaces.
* Enhance styles with CSS preprocessors such as Sass/SCSS and leverage modern build tools like Vite or Webpack.
* Conduct cross‐browser and cross‐device testing to ensure consistent user experiences.
* Apply web accessibility best practices (WCAG 2.1 AA) and optimize site performance through image optimization, Core Web Vitals, and other techniques.
* Collaborate with back‐end developers, UX/UI designers, and stakeholders to deliver seamless web solutions.
* Utilize Git and collaborative workflows for version control, code reviews, and continuous integration.
* Tackle routine content/template updates and participate in larger architectural and feature development efforts.
* Communicate clearly with internal teams to triage issues, scope work, and explain technical decisions effectively.
Qualifications & Skills
* Proven experience developing and maintaining websites on Craft CMS, including content modeling.
* Strong proficiency in Twig templating engine and Craft's element queries.
* Solid understanding of semantic HTML5, modern CSS (Flexbox, Grid), and JavaScript ES6+.
* Experience with CSS preprocessors (Sass/SCSS) and modern build tools (Vite, Webpack).
* Knowledge of responsive, mobile‐first development with cross‐browser and device testing.
* Practical understanding of web accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA) and performance optimization techniques.
* Proficiency with Git and collaborative development workflows.
* Working knowledge of PHP for effective collaboration within Craft's framework.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder engagement and technical explanation.
* Ability to manage both simple and complex tasks, from content updates to architectural contributions.
* Tertiary qualifications in Computer Science, Web Development, or related fields.
* Experience developing custom Craft modules/plugins or working with Craft's GraphQL API.
* Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks or libraries such as Vue, Alpine.js, htmx, or React.
* Experience using utility‐first CSS frameworks like Tailwind CSS.
* Exposure to local development environments (DDEV, Docker) and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, DeployHQ, Buddy).
* Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS (EC2, S3, CloudFront, RDS).
* Experience working from Figma designs and contributing to UX/UI decisions.
* Understanding of SEO fundamentals and analytics tools (GA4, Tag Manager).
* Awareness of web security best practices (OWASP Top 10, cookie compliance).
Why Join Us?
This role offers an exciting opportunity to be a key player in building innovative, high‐performance websites. You will work in a collaborative environment where your technical skills directly impact user experience and engagement. We support professional growth through exposure to new technologies and challenging projects, paving the way for your career advancement.
Skills Required
* Content Management System (CMS)
* Front‐End Development
* Web Services
Equal Opportunity Employer
Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact us on the provided contact details.
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