WordPress Developer (Middleweight) (ID: Qjo5IRw9)

We’re seeking a skilled Middleweight WordPress Developer with strong PHP and MySQL expertise to join our growing development team. This is a hands-on role focused on building and extending custom WordPress solutions, with a strong emphasis on WooCommerce-powered eCommerce platforms.

You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality, scalable builds — developing custom themes and plugins, optimising performance, and implementing robust, database-driven functionality. This position suits someone who understands the WordPress ecosystem inside out and is confident working on complex, bespoke projects.

WordPress Developer Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and enhance custom WordPress themes and plugins
• Extend WooCommerce functionality using actions, filters, and bespoke logic
• Write clean, maintainable PHP code with optimised MySQL queries
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex front-end and back-end issues
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• Collaborate closely with designers, project managers, and fellow developers
• Stay current with WordPress and WooCommerce best practices and updates

Requirements:

• 3+ years’ professional WordPress development experience
• Advanced PHP skills, including object-oriented programming
• Strong MySQL knowledge (schema design and query optimisation)
• Deep understanding of WordPress core concepts (template hierarchy, WP_Query, hooks)
• Demonstrable experience extending WooCommerce
• Experience working with REST APIs (WordPress and third-party)
• Comfortable using server-side tools, CLI environments, and SSH
• Ability to write secure, scalable, high-performance code

Must Have:

• Extensive experience with ACF, WooCommerce, and membership plugins
• Solid understanding of server administration fundamentals
• Confident client-facing communication skills
• Understanding of project scoping, helpdesk workflows, and support processes

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of caching strategies and performance optimisation techniques
• Understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG) and SEO best practices
• Experience with headless WordPress or modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Vue)
• Agency or multi-project environment experience
• AWS or WP Engine administration experience

What We Offer:

• A collaborative, forward-thinking development culture
• Opportunities to lead projects and influence architectural decisions
• Flexible working hours with remote options
• Dedicated training budget and ongoing professional development support

About Us: 

We are a London-based digital agency specialising in web application development, e-commerce solutions, hosting infrastructure, and digital strategy. We combine cross-industry expertise with a passion for innovation to design and build impactful websites, applications, and digital experiences.

More than just a digital agency, we focus on selecting the right tools for every challenge — digital, analogue, or emerging technologies — to craft engaging solutions across platforms, devices, and channels. Our work is grounded in strategic insight and technical excellence, helping clients thrive in an ever-evolving digital landscape.

WordPress Developer  Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Application Questions:

• Do you have at least 3 years of WooCommerce development experience?

Experience:

• WordPress: 3 years (required)

Language: English (required)

Work Authorisation: United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Remote

Position: Middleweight WordPress Developer (PHP/MySQL, WooCommerce)  -  Contract: Full-time (6-month contract)

Salary: £35,000 to £42,000 per annum  -  Location: Remote-first / Hybrid / On-site