Full Stack Dev

Job description

We’re Wetpaint — a future-forward advertising agency where creativity meets technology. Our mission is to lead the shift in marketing by integrating AI, automation, and data-driven creativity into everything we do. We’re looking for a medium-weight web developer ready to grow into a full-stack powerhouse — someone equally comfortable with code at the front and back end, with an appetite for exploring AI integrations that redefine digital experiences.
The Role

You’ll be hands-on across the stack — building, optimising, and innovating websites, microsites, and digital platforms that power our campaigns and clients. This is not a siloed role; you’ll work closely with our creatives and strategists to deliver experiences that look beautiful, function seamlessly, and evolve with AI.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain responsive, high-performance websites and platforms (front and back end).
  

• Implement integrations with AI-driven tools (chatbots, APIs, analytics, recommendation engines).
  

• Design and develop custom APIs and middleware to connect platforms and services.
  

• Collaborate with creative teams to translate design/UI into functional web experiences.
  

• Ensure web security, scalability, and cross-platform performance.
  

• Optimise websites for SEO, speed, and accessibility.
  

• Experiment with new technologies (AI frameworks, headless CMS, automation workflows).
  

• Document code and maintain clean version control practices.
  

What We Offer

• The chance to grow into a full-stack AI-savvy developer at the heart of a creative agency.
  

• Work on leading local and global brands, building cutting-edge digital solutions.
  

• A collaborative team where creativity + tech collide.
  

• Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities to lead innovation projects.
  

• Continuous training and exposure to AI-driven tools, automation, and web innovation.
  

Requirements

• 5 years’ experience as a web developer with exposure to both front- and back-end coding.
  

• Strong skills in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), PHP, and MySQL.
  

• Experience with WordPress and at least one modern JavaScript framework (React, Vue, Angular).
  

• Familiarity with Node.js or similar backend frameworks.
  

• Understanding of RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and API integrations.
  

• Experience with Git/version control and deployment workflows.
  

• Strong grasp of web security and authentication (OAuth, JWT).
  

• Ability to debug, test, and problem-solve independently.
  

• Eagerness to upskill toward full-stack proficiency and AI development.
  

• Experience with Python (for AI/automation scripts).
  

• Familiarity with AI/ML integrations (e.g., chatbot APIs, recommendation engines, OpenAI or similar tools).
  

• Experience with headless CMS and JAMstack.
  

• Knowledge of cloud services (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
  

• E-commerce (Shopify, WooCommerce).
  

• Data visualization libraries or frameworks.