Lead Web Developer (Headless WordPress & React)

SB Media Group
4 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Tech stack

JavaScript
PHP
API
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
CSS
Data Security
DevOps
Node.js
Next.js
WordPress
Tailwind
Google Search
React
Backend
Gatsby
Cloudflare
GraphQL
Front End Software Development
React
REST

Job description

As the Lead Developer, you will bridge the gap between our rich media content and a cutting-edge user experience. You will be responsible for building a site that is as fast, sleek, and high-performance as the supercars we feature, ensuring that global audiences get an instant, premium experience on any device., * Headless Architecture: Architect and maintain a decoupled environment using WordPress (REST API/GraphQL) as the backend and React/Next.js as the frontend.

  • Performance Engineering: Optimize for "Core Web Vitals" to ensure the site remains at the top of Google Search rankings and loads instantly for viral traffic.
  • Scalability: Work with modern deployment platforms (like Vercel, Netlify, or AWS) to manage high-concurrency events during major car launches.
  • Interactive UI: Build custom, high-end interactive components (interactive car galleries, auction timers, etc.) using modern JavaScript frameworks.
  • Security & API Integrity: Ensure secure data flow between the WordPress CMS and the frontend, implementing robust caching strategies.
  • Team Leadership: Guide the transition from traditional WordPress themes to a modern JavaScript-based stack, mentoring junior developers along the way.

Requirements

Do you have experience in WordPress?, * Expert-level knowledge of React.js and Next.js (or similar frameworks like Gatsby/Nuxt).

  • WordPress Expertise: Deep understanding of WordPress as a headless CMS, including custom post types, WPGraphQL, or the REST API.
  • Modern CSS: Proficiency in Tailwind CSS, Styled Components, or Framer Motion for high-end animations.
  • State Management: Experience with Redux, Context API, or SWR/React Query for data fetching.
  • DevOps & Deployment: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Edge Functions, and CDN optimization (Cloudflare).
  • Backend Knowledge: Solid understanding of PHP (for WordPress customization) and Node.js., * You have a portfolio of high-traffic, visually stunning websites.
  • You understand that for a media brand, SEO and Speed are everything.
  • You are excited by the challenge of "breaking" traditional WordPress to build something faster and more flexible.

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