WordPress Developer (React,js/Next.js)

JobCubby; Canada; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Permanent full-time employment

Enterprise-level projects

Modern front-end technologies

Collaborative engineering teams

AI-assisted development tools

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

JobCubby in Canada seeks a WordPress Developer (React.js/Next.js) to blend WordPress with modern front-end frameworks for enterprise clients. You will build production-ready interfaces, convert designs from Figma, and optimize performance in a React-first environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with designers and backend developers, accessibility, and code quality, with remote flexibility and growth opportunities in a structured development team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional front-end development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with React.js.
• Production experience with Next.js or Vite.js.
• Advanced knowledge of HTML, CSS, and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
• Experience with GSAP or other modern animation libraries.
• Strong understanding of web performance optimization and Core Web Vitals.
• Experience integrating REST APIs.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Experience with Git-based workflows, including clean commits and structured pull requests.
• Ability to deliver production-quality solutions with strong self-review practices.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools effectively and responsibly.
• Familiarity with WordPress custom themes, ACF integrations, or headless CMS solutions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain modern front-end applications using React.js, Next.js, and Vite.js.
• Convert Figma designs into pixel-perfect, responsive, and highly polished interfaces.
• Create engaging user experiences with strong attention to layout, typography, spacing, animations, and interaction design.
• Implement advanced animations using GSAP or similar frameworks while maintaining strong performance standards.
• Optimize application performance, including bundle size, rendering efficiency, and Core Web Vitals.
• Build clean, modular, scalable, and well-documented code following established engineering standards.
• Follow development guidelines, naming conventions, architecture principles, and deployment processes.
• Perform comprehensive self-quality checks covering browser compatibility, responsiveness, accessibility, and performance.
• Collaborate with designers and backend developers to deliver complete digital solutions.
• Support WordPress front-end customization and Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) integrations when required.
• Use AI-assisted development tools responsibly to improve efficiency while maintaining code quality and technical integrity.

Skills

React.js

Next.js

WordPress

HTML/CSS/JS (ES6+)

GSAP

Vite.js

REST APIs

Git-based workflows

AI-assisted tools

Agile/Scrum

Tools

Vite.js

Git

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a WordPress Developer (React.js/Next.js) based in Canada.

This role is an opportunity for a talented front-end developer to build high-quality digital experiences for enterprise and large-scale clients. You will work in a modern development environment focused on React-first architectures, scalable solutions, and performance-driven applications. The position combines WordPress expertise with advanced front-end technologies, including React, Next.js, and modern JavaScript frameworks. You will collaborate with designers and backend developers to transform concepts into polished, responsive, and accessible user experiences. The role requires strong attention to detail, ownership of delivery quality, and the ability to produce production-ready solutions independently. This is an ideal opportunity for a developer who enjoys innovation, modern tooling, and working within a structured engineering environment.

Accountabilities

As a WordPress Developer (React.js/Next.js), you will contribute to the development and optimization of modern web applications while maintaining high standards for code quality, performance, and user experience. You will work closely with technical and creative teams to deliver scalable digital solutions and support the evolution toward modern front-end architectures.

• Develop and maintain modern front-end applications using React.js, Next.js, and Vite.js.
• Convert Figma designs into pixel-perfect, responsive, and highly polished interfaces.
• Create engaging user experiences with strong attention to layout, typography, spacing, animations, and interaction design.
• Implement advanced animations using GSAP or similar frameworks while maintaining strong performance standards.
• Optimize application performance, including bundle size, rendering efficiency, and Core Web Vitals.
• Build clean, modular, scalable, and well-documented code following established engineering standards.
• Follow development guidelines, naming conventions, architecture principles, and deployment processes.
• Perform comprehensive self-quality checks covering browser compatibility, responsiveness, accessibility, and performance.
• Collaborate with designers and backend developers to deliver complete digital solutions.
• Support WordPress front-end customization and Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) integrations when required.
• Use AI-assisted development tools responsibly to improve efficiency while maintaining code quality and technical integrity.

Requirements

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented front-end engineer with strong React expertise and experience building production-ready applications. You should have a strong understanding of modern web development practices, performance optimization, and scalable code architecture, while being comfortable working independently in a structured engineering environment.

• 3+ years of professional front-end development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with React.js.
• Production experience with Next.js or Vite.js.
• Advanced knowledge of HTML, CSS, and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
• Experience with GSAP or other modern animation libraries.
• Strong understanding of web performance optimization and Core Web Vitals.
• Experience integrating REST APIs.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Experience with Git-based workflows, including clean commits and structured pull requests.
• Ability to deliver production-quality solutions with strong self-review practices.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools effectively and responsibly.
• Familiarity with WordPress custom themes, ACF integrations, or headless CMS solutions is a plus.
• Exposure to enterprise, government-level, or large-scale projects is beneficial.
• Basic backend knowledge with Node.js or PHP is a plus.
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum environments is advantageous.
• Strong ownership mindset, adaptability, and ability to collaborate within a fast-paced team.

Benefits

• Fully remote position with flexible working arrangements.
• Permanent full-time employment opportunity.
• Opportunity to work on enterprise-level and high-impact digital projects.
• Exposure to modern front-end technologies and React-first architectures.
• Collaborative environment with experienced engineering and creative teams.
• Opportunity to contribute to innovative development workflows using modern AI-assisted tools.
• Professional growth opportunities within a technology-focused environment.