WordPress Developer (React,js/Next.js)

This is a remote position.

Work Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AEST (flexible ±1 hour overlap)

Employment Type: Permanent (Remote)

Experience Required: 3+ Years

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly detail-oriented and performance-driven WordPress Developer (React,js/Next.js) to join a fast-paced Australian digital agency working with enterprise and government-level clients.

The company is progressively shifting toward a React-first architecture. Strong React competency is mandatory. While WordPress remains part of the current ecosystem, the long-term direction is modern front-end frameworks and custom CMS solutions.

This role requires a self-sufficient engineer who can produce production-ready code without heavy internal QA buffers. Code is expected to be clean, scalable, well-structured, and deployment-ready upon first submission.

You will work under a structured engineering hierarchy led by a Lead Engineer who enforces strict standards. The ideal candidate is adaptable, quality-driven, and comfortable integrating into an existing system rather than redefining it.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain modern front-end applications using React (primary focus), Next.js, or Vite.js
• Translate Figma designs into pixel-perfect, responsive interfaces
• Deliver highly polished UI with exceptional attention to spacing, typography, hierarchy, and motion
• Implement advanced animations using GSAP or similar libraries while maintaining Lighthouse performance scores above 90
• Optimize bundle size, rendering performance, and Core Web Vitals
• Maintain clean, modular, scalable, and well-documented code
• Follow strict naming conventions, architecture guidelines, and deployment standards
• Conduct thorough self-QA before submission (cross-browser, responsive, accessibility, performance)
• Collaborate closely with designers and backend developers
• Support WordPress front-end customisation and ACF integration when required
• Use AI tools (Copilot, Claude, etc.) responsibly to accelerate development while maintaining architectural integrity

Technical Requirements

Must Have

• 3+ years of professional front-end development experience.
• Strong React.js competency (mandatory).
• Solid production experience with Next.js or Vite.js.
• Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
• Hands-on experience with GSAP or modern animation frameworks.
• Advanced understanding of performance optimization and Core Web Vitals.
• Experience integrating REST APIs.
• Clean code architecture and documentation discipline.
• Experience working with Git-based workflows (clean commits, structured PRs).
• Ability to deliver production-level builds without reliance on QA.
• Comfort using AI-assisted development tools responsibly.

Nice to Have

• Exposure to large-scale, enterprise, or government-level projects
• Experience working under strict engineering review structures
• WordPress custom theme and ACF integration experience
• Headless CMS experience
• Basic backend exposure (Node.js or PHP)
• Experience optimizing large bundle builds
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum environments

Cultural Fit

• Comfortable in a fast-paced agency environment
• Highly detail-oriented and quality-obsessed
• Adaptable and trainable (not rigid or process-imposing)
• Comfortable working under a strong Lead Engineer structure
• Strong ownership mentality with client-first mindset
• Passionate about modern tooling and AI-assisted workflows