Senior Web Developer (WordPress & Shopify)

The role

This person will lead website projects from planning and architecture through launch and ongoing maintenance. They will build and maintain custom WordPress and Shopify themes.

What you will do

• Lead website development projects end-to-end, including architecture, development, QA, and launch.
• Build and maintain custom WordPress themes and functionality.
• Build and maintain custom Shopify themes.
• Integrate third-party APIs and external services.
• Optimize websites for accessibility, performance, Core Web Vitals, and page speed.
• Maintain and improve existing client websites through bug fixes, updates, and enhancements.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, designers, creative teams, and other stakeholders.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Required qualifications

• Advanced English proficiency (written and spoken).
• 5+ years of professional web development experience.
• Strong experience developing custom WordPress themes and plugins from scratch.
• Solid experience with ACF (Advanced Custom Fields) and ACF-driven architecture.
• Strong knowledge of Tailwind CSS.
• Experience with modern JavaScript.
• Familiarity with Git, GitHub, pull requests, and branch-based workflows.

Nice to have

• Shopify theme development experience is highly desirable.
• Previous experience working in a digital agency environment.
• Shopify Plus experience.
• Headless commerce experience.
• WordPress Multisite experience.
• Drupal development experience.
• Experience with WordPress-focused hosting platforms such as WP Engine or Pressable.
• Experience leveraging AI tools to improve development workflows and productivity.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development and long-term growth.

About the company

Rehire is supporting a digital agency in the search for a Senior Web Developer.