Job Description

About the Role:

We are looking for a

Senior Full-Stack WordPress Developer

with expertise in

custom WordPress development, Elementor, API integrations, and frontend implementation

.

You'll be responsible for taking projects from start to finish, ensuring high performance, scalability, and maintainability. You will work on

custom themes and plugin development, backend architecture, and API-driven workflows

. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter and problem solver with a solid foundation in both backend and frontend development.

We value a

sense of humour and a dedication to growth

. Our success is your success. Your ability to deliver high-quality work will be the primary criteria.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop

fully custom WordPress themes and plugins

from scratch. Build and manage

API integrations

, including REST APIs, webhooks, and third-party services. Create and manage

custom post types, taxonomies, and field structures

using

ACF Pro

. Implement frontend UI components using

Elementor, LESS CSS, JavaScript libraries, and WordPress templating

. Optimise

website performance, caching strategies, and database queries

for scalability. Write

secure, efficient, and well-documented PHP code

following WordPress best practices. Use

Postman

for API testing, debugging, and documentation. Collaborate with designers and frontend developers to

translate designs into responsive, high-performance WordPress websites

. Manage

Git version control, CI/CD workflows, and deployment best practices

.

Required Skills & Experience:

5-10+ years

of experience in

WordPress development

. Strong proficiency in

PHP, MySQL, and WordPress core architecture

. Extensive experience with

Elementor and Advanced Custom Fields (ACF Pro)

. Proven experience in

custom theme and plugin development

(beyond pre-built templates). Strong

JavaScript/jQuery skills

(vanilla JS, jQuery, or frameworks like React/Vue). Proficiency in frontend development using

Elementor, LESS CSS, JavaScript, and responsive design best practices

. Expertise in

API development, webhooks, and third-party integrations

. Experience using

Postman

for API testing and debugging. Strong knowledge of

performance optimisation techniques

, including caching (

Redis, WP Rocket

), database optimisation, and server-side improvements. Ability to

take a project from concept to deployment

, handling both backend architecture and frontend implementation. Comfortable working

independently as a self-starter and problem solver

.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

Experience with

Framer and Webflow

for frontend development. Experience with

Drupal

or other CMS platforms. Familiarity with

Headless WordPress

(e.g., Next.js, React, Vue.js).

WooCommerce

customisation and API development experience.

Server management experience

(WP Engine / Cloudways / Nginx / Apache).

WPGraphQL

or GraphQL experience for WordPress.

How to Apply:

Include a portfolio

of 3-5 sites, detailing your role in each project. Share any

custom plugins and APIs

you've developed (

for code review only; your IP remains yours

). A

GitHub Profile/Portfolio link

is ideal.

No cover letter required

- just the essentials!

Why Join Us?

Competitive salary

and benefits package. Opportunity to work on

cutting-edge web projects

.

Collaborative and innovative

work environment.

Hybrid working available

.

25 days holiday

(excluding public holidays) per year.

Extra day off for your birthday

.
If you are a passionate and experienced WordPress developer looking for an exciting opportunity, we'd love to hear from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 45,000.00-48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Free parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Maidstone ME14 5FY