Description
Sonder is an active care technology company that helps organisations improve the wellbeing of their people so they perform at their best. Our mobile app provides immediate, 24/7 support from a team of safety, medical, and mental health professionals - plus onsite help for time-sensitive scenarios. Accredited by the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS), our platform gives leaders the insights they need to act on tomorrow’s wellbeing challenges today.
We completed a highly successful Series B capital raise in August 2022. With operations in Australia, New Zealand and the UK, we are at an exciting time of growth and we invite you to join us on our mission to help organisations around the world create a culture of Active Care.
- 800,000+ eligible members across multiple countries
- 300 + team members, as well as an on-the-ground responder network
- Trusted by major corporations, education providers, and government agencies
Join Sonder’s innovative movement to provide global support through the right care at the right time and know you are contributing to empowering people to be at their best.
About the role
As a Web Developer at Sonder, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and maintaining our dynamic online presence. You’ll be responsible for designing, developing, and continuously enhancing our website using WordPress and headless CMS architecture. This role involves managing a comprehensive site, ensuring each page is responsive, optimised, and engaging.
We’re looking for a candidate with deep expertise in WordPress development and hands-on experience with headless CMS solutions. Your mission will be to keep our website alive and thriving—addressing updates, implementing security enhancements, and swiftly addressing any issues. With your finger on the pulse of web performance, you’ll ensure our site remains fast, up-to-date, and delivering a seamless and user-friendly experience.
What you’ll be doing
- Build and maintain the Sonder website using WordPress and headless CMS frameworks, ensuring optimal performance and scalability
- Collaborate closely with the marketing team, including our Brand Designer, to ensure the website is visually appealing and user-friendly
- Optimise the website for speed, performance, conversion rates, and SEO to enhance user experience and effectiveness
- Implement and manage integrations with various APIs and third-party services, ensuring seamless functionality across platforms
- Stay up-to-date with the latest trends in web development, particularly in WordPress and headless CMS technologies, and apply this knowledge to ongoing projects
- Build, update, and maintain the WordPress and headless CMS website, ensuring it remains secure, scalable, and easy to manage
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and deliver high-quality solutions
- Continuously optimise the website for performance, user experience, and SEO
- Monitor website performance, report on key metrics, and make recommendations for improvements as necessary
Who are we looking for?
The ideal candidate is passionate, self-motivated, and takes pride in producing high-quality work every day. Above all else, you - the ideal candidate - will embody the Sonder values and love working in a fast-paced, dynamic workplace.
What you bring to the team;
- Proven experience in WordPress development, including custom themes and plugin development
- Experience with headless CMS solutions such as WordPress Headless CMS and Contentful
- Strong understanding of front-end technologies, including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and responsive design
- Familiarity with RESTful APIs and JSON
- Experience with version control systems like Git
- Knowledge of SEO best practices
- Experience in optimising web performance, including loading speed and responsiveness.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred
- Passionate about web development and creating high-quality websites
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
Why join Sonder?
You will work with a collaborative, vibrant and passionate team of experienced professionals, inside and outside of the xxxx Team and as we continue to grow, there will be plenty of development opportunities
- Hybrid working environment + modern office facilities
- Learning fund - annual contribution + 2 days of study leave to support your personal development
- Paid parental leave with an attractive return to work policy (e.g. Return to work at 80% for the first 3 months at full pay!)
- Participate in our Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP) for you to be a part of Sonder’s success
- Induction and onboarding designed to make you succeed in your new role
- Salary packaging and novated leasing
- Wellbeing support to invest in your own wellbeing
- Free coffee Tuesdays and catered lunch on Thursdays
- Team social fund to connect with your team, plus company wide social events
- Dog-friendly office
- Volunteer leave - 2 days per year to participate in meaningful causes and contribute back to the community
Check out our life page for more info - https://www.linkedin.com/company/sondersafe/life/
Due to the nature of our industry, all Sonder employees are required to complete a National Police Check and WWCC
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