Senior WordPress Developer with 8+ years of agency experience delivering high-performing websites across multiple industries. Lead discovery sessions and technical workshops, translating design concepts into commercially effective WordPress solutions while maintaining brand consistency. Passionate about UX, accessibility, and website performance. Collaborate closely with designers, strategists, and stakeholders throughout the lifecycle—mentoring teams, conducting code reviews, integrating APIs and marketing platforms, and ensuring launches are technically robust and measurable.

Paul O'Kane

Senior WordPress Developer with 8+ years of agency experience delivering high-performing websites across multiple industries. Lead discovery sessions and technical workshops, translating design concepts into commercially effective WordPress solutions while maintaining brand consistency. Passionate about UX, accessibility, and website performance. Collaborate closely with designers, strategists, and stakeholders throughout the lifecycle—mentoring teams, conducting code reviews, integrating APIs and marketing platforms, and ensuring launches are technically robust and measurable.

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Senior WordPress Developer with 8+ years of agency experience delivering high-performing websites across multiple industries. Lead discovery sessions and technical workshops, translating design concepts into commercially effective WordPress solutions while maintaining brand consistency.

Passionate about UX, accessibility, and website performance. Collaborate closely with designers, strategists, and stakeholders throughout the lifecycle—mentoring teams, conducting code reviews, integrating APIs and marketing platforms, and ensuring launches are technically robust and measurable.

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Work Experience

Senior Web Developer / CTO (Oct 2024 - present) at Ardmore, Belfast (Hybrid)
October 1, 2024 - Present
Lead client discovery sessions and technical workshops from concept through launch. Translate designs from Adobe XD and Figma into bespoke WordPress solutions, including custom style guides, responsive ACF components, and UX-focused implementations. Scope technical requirements, recommend solutions, and integrate third-party APIs and marketing platforms. Mentor junior developers and conduct code reviews while managing multiple concurrent client projects. Prepare proposals and present technical solutions to prospective clients. Develop internal web processes aligned with ISO 9001. Own end-to-end technical delivery: hosting, domain/DNS, SSL, deployment, and post-launch support.
Senior Web Developer at Mits o (Remote)
April 1, 2023 - October 1, 2024
Client-facing development role engaging directly with stakeholders to identify and resolve issues. Collaborate with designers and project management to ensure bespoke designs are delivered accurately. Lead design-focused UX decisions including layouts and page hierarchy, ensuring high-quality execution across projects.
Senior Web Developer at Today Digital (Remote)
April 1, 2021 - April 1, 2023
Develop and maintain multiple high-traffic publishing websites for global B2B audiences. Improve UX, conversion rates, Core Web Vitals, SEO, and overall performance across platforms. Work closely with stakeholders to keep projects running efficiently and on deadline while delivering performance- and analytics-informed improvements.
Web Developer at Root Fifty Two (R52) (Burnley)
September 1, 2018 - April 1, 2021
Client-facing role collaborating with clients to diagnose problems and find practical solutions. Partner with branding and design teams to deliver pixel-perfect websites across devices, turning custom designs into production-ready implementations.
Web Developer at C21 (Altrincham)
November 1, 2017 - August 1, 2018
Fast-paced role translating design briefs into final products. Work with account managers and designers to deliver accurate web implementations that match the agreed brief and visual direction.

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Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail