Frontend Developer Next.js & WordPress

Standard 8 Recruitment Ltd; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital agency in Birmingham seeks a Frontend Developer skilled in Next.js and WordPress. Responsibilities include building bespoke websites with custom themes and collaborating with designers. Candidates should enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and have a strong foundation in modern web development practices. This role requires clean code practices and a proactive mindset.

Qualifications

• Solid experience with WordPress, including themes and plugins.
• Expertise in React and Next.js for front-end development.
• Proficiency in HTML5, SCSS, JavaScript (ES6+).
• Experience with performance, accessibility, and SEO.

Responsibilities

• Build custom WordPress themes and plugins.
• Develop React/Next.js front-ends for high-traffic websites.
• Collaborate with designers and developers to deliver polished websites.
• Troubleshoot PHP or DNS/config issues as they arise.
• Participate in shaping the development process and tools.

Skills

WordPress

React

Next.js

HTML5

JavaScript (ES6+)

SCSS

Tailwind (or similar)

Git

Tools

Gulp

Webpack

Twig

GraphQL

cPanel/WHM

Job description

Frontend Developer Next.js & WordPress

£45,000

Birmingham

If you enjoy building slick, modern websites without being chained to legacy codebases or endless ticket queues, keep reading.

We’re working with a small but mighty Birmingham digital agency that consistently punches above its weight. Their sites are sharp, fast, and handcrafted — no page builders, no shortcuts. This is proper development : custom WordPress builds, headless CMS setups, and sleek Next.js front-ends with smart UX baked in.

They’re after a developer who’s confident in both WordPress and Next.js, writes clean code, and doesn’t need a hand-holding project manager breathing down their neck.

What you’ll be doing

• Building bespoke websites with custom WordPress themes and plugins
• Shipping polished React / Next.js front-ends for high-traffic sites
• Collaborating closely with designers and other devs to refine ideas and deliver stunning work
• Occasionally tinkering with PHP or DNS / config when things go sideways
• Helping shape their dev process, tools, and workflow — your voice will count

You’ll need to know

• WordPress (themes, templates, plugins — not just the dashboard)
• React & Next.js
• HTML5, SCSS, JavaScript (ES6+), Tailwind (or similar)
• Gulp / Webpack, Twig, GraphQL
• Git, and ideally some cPanel or WHM experience
• A keen eye for accessibility, performance, and SEO

You’ll fit right in if you

• Have worked in a digital agency or fast-paced studio before
• Take pride in writing clean, readable code
• Enjoy collaborating with designers to make mockups pixel-perfect
• Don’t wait for a 10-page brief before getting started
• Are happy to speak up, suggest improvements, and experiment with new tools