Senior Web Developer
Senior Web Developer (WordPress)
Location: Remote
The Role
Currently on the lookout for a Senior Web Developer with strong WordPress experience to join a fast paced, modern engineering team. You'll collaborate closely with Project Managers and fellow Developers to architect, build, and maintain secure, performant digital platforms.
This role is ideal for a developer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, takes ownership of their work, and contributes to raising engineering standards across the team. You'll play a key part in mentoring others, guiding technical decisions, and supporting cross-project collaboration.
What You'll Do- Build and maintain high-quality, secure, and scalable WordPress-based digital products
- Architect features, components, and systems at a project level
- Provide code reviews and mentorship to other engineers
- Develop custom Gutenberg blocks and components
- Troubleshoot and debug issues effectively
- Identify and address performance, security, and maintainability improvements
- Contribute to architectural decisions and technical documentation
- Collaborate with designers to turn static designs into reusable, flexible components
- Participate professionally in client meetings and technical discussions
- Estimate development tasks (training provided)
- Manage your workload across multiple concurrent tasks
You don't need every item, but you'll thrive if you have most of the following:
- 4-5 years of professional WordPress development experience
- Strong PHP and/or JavaScript skills
- Familiarity with modern web development (vanilla JS, React, or similar frameworks)
- Hands-on experience with Gutenberg and custom block development
- Strong debugging skills
- Good understanding of MySQL and database-driven applications
- Experience working with RESTful APIs
- Awareness of performance and security best practices
- Ability to clearly communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks
- £500 annual training budget for professional development and conferences
- Remote-first working
- Supportive, positive team environment
- Dedicated learning and development time
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounts via a corporate rewards platform (restaurants, cinema, retail)
- High-quality Apple equipment provided