Senior Web Developer at Spirit Invest (2024-12 – Present)
- Developed and maintained high-performance WordPress websites and web applications, building custom themes, plugins, and scalable functionality tailored to client requirements.
- Built bespoke solutions using PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, LESS, and Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), focusing on clean architecture, maintainability, and long-term scalability.
- Designed and implemented custom post types, taxonomies, shortcodes, and complex backend logic to support dynamic and flexible content structures.
- Translated UI/UX designs into responsive, pixel-perfect front-end implementations, collaborating closely with designers and project managers to ensure high-quality user experiences.
- Led the end-to-end development and maintenance of 25+ WordPress websites, ensuring stability, performance, and scalability across multiple environments.
- Developed advanced features including custom business logic, financial calculators, and dynamic workflows, tailored to complex client requirements.
- Implemented advanced forms and automation workflows using tools such as Gravity Forms, including conditional logic, calculations, validation, and integrations.
- Integrated a wide range of third-party services and APIs, including payment gateways, CRM systems, analytics platforms, marketing tools, email services (SMTP), and RSS feeds.
- Optimised websites for performance, SEO, and security, implementing caching strategies, image optimisation, best-practice hosting configurations, and regular maintenance updates.
- Troubleshot and resolved PHP, JavaScript, and plugin conflicts, including critical production issues, improving overall site reliability and stability.
- Managed deployments, updates, and bug fixes across development, staging, and production environments while ensuring minimal downtime.
- Collaborated with marketing, content, and compliance teams to deliver accurate, compliant, and brand-aligned digital experiences, particularly within financial services environments.
- Provided ongoing support, enhancements, and technical improvements for live client websites to ensure long-term performance and user satisfaction.
Intermediate Web Developer at Milk Is Good (2021-03 – 2024-11)
Worked across Shopify, WordPress, Webflow, Drupal, and Laravel, building new websites and maintaining existing ones with a focus on performance, security, and usability.
- Performed ongoing maintenance including updating plugins, modules, and apps, fixing bugs, and improving site speed and stability.
- Built and customised Shopify stores using Liquid, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Modified and developed themes to meet specific business and design requirements.
- Set up and managed products, collections, tags, and overall catalogue structure.
- Integrated and configured apps for payments, subscriptions, shipping, and marketing.
- Optimised user journeys, focusing on conversion, performance, and mobile responsiveness.
- Managed store setup including payments, shipping rules, and tax configurations.
- Integrated third-party tools and services using APIs and webhooks where required.
- Developed custom WordPress websites using PHP, ACF, and modern frontend technologies.
- Built and customised themes and plugins to support dynamic content and business needs.
- Used WPBakery and Elementor extensively for flexible content management.
- Implemented custom post types, fields, and backend structures for easy client use.
- Improved SEO, performance, and overall site health across multiple projects.
- Built responsive, design-focused websites using Webflow.
- Translated Figma and Adobe XD designs into clean, interactive, and polished frontends.
- Focused on UI/UX quality, responsiveness, and smooth user interactions.
- Developed web applications using Laravel, working with MVC architecture, APIs, authentication, and database design.
- Integrated third-party services and built scalable, maintainable systems.
- Strong understanding of client-server architecture and full-stack development.
- Managed hosting environments including KonsoleH and Afrihost (domains, email, databases).
- Worked with control panels such as cPanel, Plesk, and DirectAdmin.
- Deployed and managed applications on AWS and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Worked closely with designers to translate Figma/Adobe XD designs into functional websites.
- Balanced design and technical constraints to deliver practical, high-quality solutions.
- Comfortable working on existing/legacy codebases and improving them without disruption.
- Led development projects, including planning, estimation, and delivery.
- Prepared project quotes and timelines for client and internal use.
- Mentored and supported junior developers through code reviews and guidance.
- Structured and delegated tasks to ensure efficient and timely project completion.
- Strong focus on writing clean, maintainable, and scalable code.
- Experienced in troubleshooting and resolving issues under pressure.
- Focused on building websites that not only look good but also perform well and are easy for clients to manage.
Junior Web Developer at Ramsay Media (2019-07 – 2021-02)
- Designed and implemented a dynamic voting system using HTML, Bootstrap, PHP, and SQL, enhancing user engagement and interaction.
- Collaborated with design teams on layout brainstorming and utilised Photoshop for photo editing to align with project designs.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork and communication skills, effectively contributing to both individual and team projects.
Web Developer Intern at Ramsay Media (2018-07 – 2019-07)
- Designed and developed a fully functional CRUD web application using HTML, MySQL, and PHP and ensured browser compatibility and mobile responsiveness.
- Assisted in the design and build of the RamsayMedia Intranet, performing tasks such as layout design, HTML/CSS implementation, and browser testing.
- Acquired proficiency in front-end technologies like jQuery and React and gained exposure to WordPress and Dreamweaver.
