Head Web Developer

Overview At The Roadmap, we’ve helped over 300 Irish businesses grow fast, and now we’re expanding into the UK, Spain, and beyond. As our team grows, we’re looking for a skilled, experienced, and highly reliable Senior Web Developer to join our core website delivery team. This is a hybrid freelance role based in Madrid, with 2 days per week in our central Madrid office, and the rest remote. If it’s a great fit, there’s a clear pathway to move into a full-time role with more responsibility and leadership opportunity over time. You’ll work on a wide range of websites, mostly WordPress and Shopify, helping bring technical excellence, problem-solving ability, and long-term thinking to every project. If you’re a calm, skilled developer who knows how to deliver quality fast, and you want to be part of a trusted team that’s building something meaningful, we’d love to hear from you. What You’ll Be Doing Build and maintain websites on WordPress and Shopify Handle custom technical tasks beyond the scope of junior devs, from integrations to performance fixes Provide quick, clear answers to internal team questions, and occasional email replies to clients via managers Support hosting setups, domain transfers, backups, and email configurations Solve technical issues quickly and clearly, helping us deliver great work on time Stay up to date with modern web UI, smart automation tools, and AI applications in web delivery Collaborate with a stable, experienced team who’ve worked together for 3, 4, or 5+ years You’ll Be A Good Fit If You Have Has 5+ years of hands-on web development experience (ideally 7 to 10) Is fluent in WordPress and Shopify, and has worked across many client websites Knows HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and ideally Python too (bonus) Understands hosting platforms like Hostinger, SiteGround, and others, and knows how to make websites live Communicates clearly and honestly, and can explain tech issues without jargon Can work independently, and be part of a long-term team that’s building smart systems Doesn’t cut corners or overcomplicate, just delivers what’s needed, at a high standard Wants to grow with a team that cares about good work, trust, and doing things right What Makes This Role Different You’ll work on a wide variety of websites, across industries and use cases, not just one brand You’ll join a tight-knit team that values honesty, skill, and mutual respect You’ll support junior developers, collaborate with our Web UI and app builders, and solve the harder problems You’ll have a long-term pathway from freelance to full-time, and work with people who want to keep building together Perks and Benefits Hybrid setup, with 2 days per week in the Madrid office, and the rest remote Freelance to full-time path, depending on fit and performance Competitive pay based on experience A stable, friendly, long-term team to work with Access to ongoing learning around AI, smart systems, and automation Chance to contribute to a fast-growing, international business with real ambition About The Roadmap Founded in 2019, The Roadmap is a digital marketing agency that builds tailored growth strategies for real-world businesses. We cover everything from SEO and content to websites, ads, email campaigns, PR, and recruitment. Based in Madrid and led by an Irish team, we work closely with clients across Ireland, Spain and the UK to help them attract, convert, and retain more customers, with strategies that actually work. Our Team We’re a team of international young professionals aiming to make marketing refreshingly simple for businesses and brands. Our Values We go above and beyond to exceed your expectations, constantly innovating with our marketing roadmap to stay ahead of the curve. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The Roadmap by 2x. Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain #J-18808-Ljbffr