Senior Backend Web Developer

Description

• Architect, oversee, and maintain a fast, scalable, SEO-optimised digital platform built on headless WordPress and Next.js. • Ensure all third-party integrations function reliably within the ecosystem. • Lead technical decision-making across digital products, ensuring best-in-class standards. • Collaborate with marketing, leadership, SEO, product, and operational teams to shape a platform that supports growth. • Build and manage an effective hybrid development model. • Own infrastructure across cloud hosting environments, CDN services, and associated technologies. • Evaluate and introduce technologies that improve performance, scalability, automation, and operational efficiency. • Communicate with colleagues and stakeholders using clear and professional language.

Requirements

• 10+ years’ experience in digital, web, or marketing technology environments • Degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Digital Technology, or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience and certifications • Proven experience delivering headless WordPress and Next.js solutions in production environments • Strong understanding of API-driven architecture and integration of enterprise-level platforms • Demonstrated experience delivering projects within agile sprint frameworks • Experience managing external development agencies or distributed teams • Familiarity with infrastructure migration and multi-environment CI/CD workflows • Advanced full-stack development expertise using modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks • Deep understanding of performance optimisation, Core Web Vitals, SEO best practices, structured data, web accessibility, and user experience principles • Strong knowledge of structured data formats

Benefits

• Health insurance • Retirement plans • Paid time off • Flexible work arrangements • Professional development

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