Location: Leeds City Centre, Hybrid working pattern
Department: Development
Reports to: Creative Director
Overview
We are looking for a talented and versatile Full Stack Developer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in both front-end and back-end development, with a particular focus on WordPress and React / Next.js. You'll be working on a range of exciting digital projects, from bespoke marketing websites to interactive web applications.
Key Responsibilities:
· Develop and maintain scalable full stack applications using WordPress, React, and Next.js
· Build and customise WordPress themes and plugins
· Create reusable, efficient, and testable code for dynamic web applications
· Collaborate closely with designers, developers, and project managers to deliver high-quality user experiences
· Ensure performance, accessibility, and SEO best practices are implemented
· Integrate APIs and third-party services
· Participate in code reviews and contribute to development best practices
· Troubleshoot and debug issues across the stack
Essential Skills and Experience:
· Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer
· Advanced knowledge of WordPress, including custom theme and plugin development
· Strong proficiency in JavaScript, especially with React and Next.js
· Solid understanding of front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS3, SASS/SCSS)
· Experience with RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL
· Version control (Git) and collaborative development workflows
· Familiarity with build tools and deployment processes (Webpack, Vercel, Netlify, etc.)
Desirable:
· Experience with WebGL and Three.js for interactive or 3D web experiences
· Familiarity with headless CMS setups (e.g., WordPress + GraphQL/REST API)
· Understanding of CI/CD pipelines
· Experience working in an agency or fast-paced environment
Qualifications:
· Proven experience in full stack web development, particularly with WordPress and React-based technologies
· Strong understanding of modern JavaScript frameworks and libraries, especially React and Next.js
· Proficient in front-end technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, and SASS
· Experience building and integrating RESTful APIs or GraphQL
· Familiarity with server-side technologies and hosting platforms
· Understanding of web performance optimisation and accessibility standards
· Knowledge of version control systems (Git)
· Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
· Experience with deployment workflows and tools (e.g., Vercel, Netlify, Docker, CI/CD pipelines)
· Familiarity with headless CMS implementations
· Strong attention to detail with a user-centric mindset
Skills & Experience:
· Expertise in developing custom WordPress themes and plugins
· Solid experience working with React and building server-side rendered apps with Next.js
· Comfortable working with both relational and non-relational databases
· Familiarity with WebGL and 3D rendering libraries such as Three.js (desirable)
· Experience in cross-browser and responsive development best practices
· Ability to work in Agile or fast-paced environments, with strong collaboration skills
· Understanding of technical SEO principles
· Experience using tools such as GitHub, Jira, or Trello
· Bonus: Experience in animation libraries, canvas-based rendering, or creative coding projects