Senior Wordpress Developer
Senior WordPress Developer role: build bespoke WordPress sites and apps using PHP, MySQL, ACF, WooCommerce, Gutenberg, JavaScript (ES6+), SASS/SCSS, Git, Composer, npm, Vite, CI/CD. You’ll also drive AI-assisted development (RAG, MCP, Copilot) and mentor junior developers.
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We’re looking for an experienced Senior WordPress Developer to join our growing development team.
This is a hands-on technical role where you’ll be responsible for designing, developing and maintaining bespoke WordPress websites and web applications while mentoring junior developers and working closely with clients throughout the project lifecycle.
You’ll be expected to take ownership of projects, contribute to technical strategy and help drive the adoption of AI-assisted development across the business.
Duties and responsibilities
Responsibilities
Lead the technical delivery of bespoke WordPress websites and applications.
Develop custom WordPress themes, plugins and Gutenberg blocks.
Produce clean, maintainable and well-documented code.
Build responsive, accessible and high-performance websites.
Work collaboratively with designers, project managers and clients.
Mentor and support junior developers.
Lead technical discussions and code reviews.
Attend client meetings and translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Identify opportunities to improve workflows through automation and AI.
Contribute to architectural decisions and technical best practice.
Keep up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends.
Experience and qualifications
Essential Skills & Experience
WordPress Development
Expert knowledge of WordPress development
Advanced PHP
MySQL
WordPress REST API
Custom Post Types
Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)
Custom plugin development
WooCommerce experience
Gutenberg Block development
WordPress security best practices
Performance optimisation and Core Web Vitals
Front End
CSS3
SASS/SCSS
JavaScript (ES6+)
jQuery
Responsive development
Cross-browser compatibility
Modern Development
Git version control
Composer
npm
Vite
REST APIs
JSON
CI/CD principles
Experience in one or more of the following would be highly advantageous:
React
Node .js
Python
Laravel
TypeScript
Docker
Linux server administration
Cloud hosting platforms
Headless WordPress
GraphQL
FastAPI or Express .js
SQL optimisation
AI and Emerging Technologies
We’re looking for developers who are enthusiastic about the future of AI-assisted software development.
Ideally, you’ll have experience of, or a genuine interest in:
Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
Model Context Protocol (MCP)
AI Agents and Agentic Workflows
AI-assisted software development using tools such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot or Cursor
Prompt engineering
API integrations with modern AI platforms
Workflow automation
We don’t expect applicants to be experts in every AI technology, but we’re looking for someone who’s excited to learn and help shape how AI enhances software development within our business.
As a senior member of the team, you’ll be expected to:
Mentor junior developers
Lead technical discussions
Conduct code reviews
Help establish development standards
Work directly with clients
Present technical solutions in a clear, non-technical manner
Manage priorities across multiple projects
Build strong relationships with clients and colleagues
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
You’ll be someone who:
Loves solving technical challenges.
Takes pride in writing clean, maintainable code.
Benefits
Pay: £35,000.00 to £50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Casual dress
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Private medical insurance