Job Description: The role of Mid-weight Headless WordPress Developer involves working with a digital agency to deliver high-performance websites using headless WordPress architecture integrated with React and Next.js. This 6-month fixed-term position requires collaboration with UI/UX designers and developers to ensure optimal website performance and accessibility. The developer will be responsible for maintaining modern websites and optimizing them for SEO and user experience. Proven experience in WordPress development and familiarity with headless CMS setups are essential for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain modern websites using headless WordPress architecture.
- Integrate content delivery using REST APIs from WordPress to front-end frameworks.
- Optimize website performance, SEO, and accessibility.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
- Test and debug code to ensure quality and reliability.
- Collaborate with team members to deliver on project milestones.
Skills Required:
- Proven experience in WordPress development, including themes, plugins, and custom post types (CPTs).
- Strong experience with headless CMS setups (WordPress with React/Next.js).
- Proficient in PHP, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and Tailwind CSS.
- Experience with Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) and block development.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
About The Company
Platform Recruitment has partnered with an innovative digital agency currently seeking a Mid-weight Headless WordPress Developer to join their high-performing digital team. This is a 6-month fixed-term opportunity to work on cutting-edge web development projects involving modern technologies and frameworks.
About The Role
As a Headless WordPress Developer, you will play a critical role in delivering high-performance websites by integrating WordPress as a Headless CMS with React and Next.js . You’ll collaborate closely with UI/UX designers and developers to ensure fast, scalable, and accessible websites that meet both design and technical requirements.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain modern websites using headless WordPress architecture.
- Integrate content delivery using REST APIs from WordPress to front-end frameworks.
- Optimize website performance, SEO, and accessibility.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
- Test and debug code to ensure quality and reliability.
- Collaborate with team members to deliver on project milestones.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in WordPress development, including themes, plugins, and custom post types (CPTs).
- Strong experience with headless CMS setups (WordPress with React/Next.js).
- Proficient in PHP, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and Tailwind CSS.
- Experience with Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) and block development.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset.
equal opportunity
Platform Recruitment is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and aim to provide an inclusive environment for all team members.
Negotiable
United Kingdom
Undetermined
Undetermined
IT
Mid-Level
Job Description: The role of Mid-weight Headless WordPress Developer involves working with a digital agency to deliver high-performance websites using headless WordPress architecture integrated with React and Next.js. This 6-month fixed-term position requires collaboration with UI/UX designers and developers to ensure optimal website performance and accessibility. The developer will be responsible for maintaining modern websites and optimizing them for SEO and user experience. Proven experience in WordPress development and familiarity with headless CMS setups are essential for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain modern websites using headless WordPress architecture.
- Integrate content delivery using REST APIs from WordPress to front-end frameworks.
- Optimize website performance, SEO, and accessibility.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
- Test and debug code to ensure quality and reliability.
- Collaborate with team members to deliver on project milestones.
Skills Required:
- Proven experience in WordPress development, including themes, plugins, and custom post types (CPTs).
- Strong experience with headless CMS setups (WordPress with React/Next.js).
- Proficient in PHP, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and Tailwind CSS.
- Experience with Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) and block development.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
About The Company
Platform Recruitment has partnered with an innovative digital agency currently seeking a Mid-weight Headless WordPress Developer to join their high-performing digital team. This is a 6-month fixed-term opportunity to work on cutting-edge web development projects involving modern technologies and frameworks.
About The Role
As a Headless WordPress Developer, you will play a critical role in delivering high-performance websites by integrating WordPress as a Headless CMS with React and Next.js . You’ll collaborate closely with UI/UX designers and developers to ensure fast, scalable, and accessible websites that meet both design and technical requirements.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain modern websites using headless WordPress architecture.
- Integrate content delivery using REST APIs from WordPress to front-end frameworks.
- Optimize website performance, SEO, and accessibility.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
- Test and debug code to ensure quality and reliability.
- Collaborate with team members to deliver on project milestones.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in WordPress development, including themes, plugins, and custom post types (CPTs).
- Strong experience with headless CMS setups (WordPress with React/Next.js).
- Proficient in PHP, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and Tailwind CSS.
- Experience with Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) and block development.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset.
equal opportunity
Platform Recruitment is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and aim to provide an inclusive environment for all team members.

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