Location: Dublin (Hybrid or Onsite Preferred)
Job Type: Full-Time (Immediate Start)
Level: Senior
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Start Date: ASAP
About Kooba
Kooba is an award-winning digital agency based in Dublin, dedicated to crafting exceptional online experiences that put users first. With over 20 years in the industry and a proven track record of design and development excellence, we work with leading organisations across sectors — from education and public sector to technology and global brands. Our team is driven by creativity, innovation, and the highest development standards.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Senior Developer with deep experience in Craft CMS to join our fast-paced, collaborative team. This role is pivotal to delivering high-performing, scalable, and user-focused websites for our growing portfolio of clients.
You will lead key projects from a technical perspective, mentor junior developers, and work closely with designers, project managers, and clients to bring award-winning ideas to life.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the technical implementation of websites, with a primary focus on Craft CMS
- Develop custom plugins, modules, and integrations for Craft CMS
- Collaborate with our design and UX teams to deliver pixel-perfect, accessible, responsive websites
- Maintain high standards of code quality and documentation
- Manage deployments and contribute to continuous integration workflows
- Contribute to technical architecture decisions for new projects
- Mentor and support junior developers
- Participate in code reviews and support process improvements
Required Skills & Experience
- 3+ years experience working with Craft CMS in a professional environment
- Strong proficiency in PHP, MySQL, HTML5, SCSS, and JavaScript (including frameworks like Alpine.js or Vue)
- Experience developing custom Craft CMS plugins and modules
- Familiarity with modern frontend workflows (Webpack, Vite, etc.)
- Git experience with Github, Bitbucket or similar and understanding of deployment pipelines
- Strong understanding of accessibility and performance best practices
- Experience with API integrations (REST, GraphQL)
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to communicate technical decisions clearly
Nice to Have
- Experience with other PHP based CMSs (e.g., WordPress, Expression Engine)
- Experience working in an agency environment
- Familiarity with server environments and hosting setups (Laravel Forge, DigitalOcean, etc.)
- Experience working with Figma and design handoffs
What We Offer
- The opportunity to work on high-profile, award-winning digital projects
- A collaborative and creative environment where your voice is heard
- Flexible work arrangements (Dublin-based preferred, hybrid options available)
- Competitive salary, annual leave, pension scheme, and health insurance
- A strong focus on professional development and career growth
- A team culture built on mutual respect, ambition, and fun
How to Apply
Send your CV, a brief note about your experience with Craft CMS, and links to any relevant projects to devjobs@kooba.ie. We’re moving quickly and looking to fill this role ASAP — if this sounds like you, we’d love to chat.