About the Position

We are hiring a web developer

You are passionate about cutting-edge technologies? You are equally committed to social and ecological responsibility in an international context? Then take a look at our job description below.

We are a dynamic company that aims to make a meaningful contribution regarding today’s global challenges by providing innovative solutions at the intersection of digital transformation and international development.

We offer flexible and family-friendly working conditions. You will be able to divide your time between our Berlin and Hamburg offices and home office days.

Apply now and join the A-Team!

Send an email to: hamburg@akryl.net

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain websites using modern web technologies
Ensure timely responses via email, confirming task understanding, timing, and asking additional questions if necessary
Exhibit critical thinking: Suggest alternative plans if the initial plan does not work
Communicate effectively in English

Requirements

Technical Skills

CSS
HTML5
PHP
MYSQL
JavaScript
WordPress: How to install, setup, and understand its workings (themes, plugins, posts, pages, user management)
WordPress Maintenance: How to update WP core and plugins, create FTP and database backups

Project Communication

Timely responses via email, e.g., confirming task understanding, confirming/updating timing, or asking additional questions
Critical thinking: If Plan A does not work, suggest Plan B if possible
English communication skills

Nice to Have

General

Experiences with building “light” websites (reduced loading times, getting rid of unnecessary scripts or plugins, achieving a good performance score)
Experiences with SEO
Experiences with cookies & opt-in / opt-out
Experiences with analytics
Experiences with hosting configurations (e.g., cPanel)
Basic knowledge of European data protection law (EU GDPR): how to use cookies for embedded video streaming, web trackers, and social media

Regarding WordPress

Experiences with translations (e.g., WPML)
Experiences with page builders
Experiences with community features (e.g., BuddyPress)
Experiences with security optimizations

Advanced Requirements

API / XML
User groups / User management
WooCommerce
CDN / Cloudfare
Cache optimizations

We Offer

Flexible and family-friendly working conditions
Opportunity to divide your time between Berlin and Hamburg offices and home office days

AKRYL

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