Job Summary

We are looking for full stack web developers to be based in Poland managed by T&O division, supporting maintenance and enhancements to the group website (https://www.sc.com/en) and non-retail country websites based on the WordPress CMS platform. 

Key Responsibilities

• Building new features, layouts and components for our group website (https://www.sc.com/en) and numerous country websites based on the WordPress platform. 
• Remediating bugs and websites vulnerabilities reported in our bug tracking software within a defined SLA. 
• Following our Software Development Life Cycle, Change Control processes and Deployment Methodologies to deliver changes and enhancements.
• Supporting CMS users with page creation and management using existing WordPress Page Builder plugin.
• Building mobile responsive and mobile first themes and templates.
• Developing new WordPress themes and layouts based on designs provided by various digital agencies.
• Coding across our full technology stack including PHP, CSS3, HTML5 and JavaScript and JQuery.
• Collaborating closely with third party developers supporting the websites and adhering to defined best practice standards. Ensure code is reusable, scalable and testable. 
• Taking initiatives to improve codebase proactively. 
• Full functional testing of all new code including Unit Testing, Regression Testing and Browser Compatibility Testing.
• Participating in Agile SCRUM ceremonies including daily standups and sprint demonstrations.
• Inputting into discussions about design, system architecture and development tasks, helping to shape the direction of the platforms and helping Project Managers to make informed decisions. 
• Collaborating effectively with technology stakeholders such as Business Analysts, Technology Leads and Testing Teams. 

Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of development experience in a fast-paced environment.
• At least 5 years of experience with WordPress CMS backend development in PHP, including understanding of theming, the WordPress loop and plugin development.
• Good understanding of front-end technologies, including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery
• Good understanding of coding standards including writing high quality object orientated code, semantic HTML5 and progressive enhancement.
• Experience in building mobile responsive websites and an understanding of mobile first, RWD and AWD principles. 
• Comfortable working with debugging tools like Firebug, Chrome inspector, etc.
• Ability to understand CSS changes and their ramifications to ensure consistent style across platforms and browsers. Experience with SASS is desirable. 
• Ability to convert comprehensive layout and wireframes into working HTML pages.
• Knowledge of how to interact with RESTful APIs and formats (JSON, XML).
• Experience with WordPress Gutenberg or WordPress page builders such as Beaver Builder is desirable. 
• Proficient with code versioning tool GIT.
• Ability to architect complex subsystem.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and working as part of an Agile team in a multiple vendors environment.
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

What we offer

In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.

• Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.
• Time-off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum.
• Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.
• Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits
• A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.
• Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.