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# Remote Wordpress Developer

- **Company:** Platform Recruitment
- **Location:** Bolton, UK
- **Salary:** £45,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), PHP (Programming Language), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software Debugging, Next.js, TypeScript, WordPress, Tailwind, ReactJS, Restful APIs
- **Published:** June 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/remote-wordpress-developer-bolton-manchester/2835934231-2/

## About the Role

* WordPress development experience (themes, plugins, CPTs).
 * Strong experience with headless CMS (WordPress + React/Next.js)
 * Proficient in PHP, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, CSS, Tailwind
 * Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) block development

## Description

Mid-Weight Headless WordPress Developer - 6-month Fixed Term Contract - £45k

Platform Recruitment have partnered with a digital agency who are Mid-weight Headless WordPress Developer to join their digital team on a contract basis.

This role will work across exciting web projects, collaborating with designers and developers to build fast, scalable sites using WordPress as a headless CMS alongside React and Next.js., * Develop and maintain websites using headless WordPress architecture

 * Implement REST APIs to deliver content from WordPress
 * Optimise websites for speed, SEO, and accessibility
 * Ensure high-quality code through testing and documentation
 * Debug and resolve development issues


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