Job description
This is a remote position.
Work Hours:9:00 AM – 5:00 PM AEST (flexible ±1 hour overlap)
Employment Type:Permanent (Remote)
Experience Required:3+ Years
Role OverviewWe are seeking a highly detail-oriented and performance-driven WordPress Developer (React,js/Next.js) to join a fast-paced Australian digital agency working with enterprise and government-level clients.
The company is progressively shifting toward a React-first architecture. Strong React competency is mandatory. While WordPress remains part of the current ecosystem, the long-term direction is modern front-end frameworks and custom CMS solutions.
This role requires a self-sufficient engineer who can produce production-ready code without heavy internal QA buffers. Code is expected to be clean, scalable, well-structured, and deployment-ready upon first submission.
You will work under a structured engineering hierarchy led by a Lead Engineer who enforces strict standards. The ideal candidate is adaptable, quality-driven, and comfortable integrating into an existing system rather than redefining it.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain modern front-end applications using React (primary focus), Next.js, or Vite.js
Translate Figma designs into pixel-perfect, responsive interfaces
Deliver highly polished UI with exceptional attention to spacing, typography, hierarchy, and motion
Implement advanced animations using GSAP or similar libraries while maintaining Lighthouse performance scores above 90
Optimize bundle size, rendering performance, and Core Web Vitals
Maintain clean, modular, scalable, and well-documented code
Follow strict naming conventions, architecture guidelines, and deployment standards
Conduct thorough self-QA before submission (cross-browser, responsive, accessibility, performance)
Collaborate closely with designers and backend developers
Support WordPress front-end customisation and ACF integration when required
Use AI tools (Copilot, Claude, etc.) responsibly to accelerate development while maintaining architectural integrity
Technical Requirements
Must Have
3+ years of professional front-end development experience.
Strong React.js competency (mandatory).
Solid production experience with Next.js or Vite.js.
Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
Hands-on experience with GSAP or modern animation frameworks.
Advanced understanding of performance optimization and Core Web Vitals.
Experience integrating REST APIs.
Clean code architecture and documentation discipline.
Experience working with Git-based workflows (clean commits, structured PRs).
Ability to deliver production-level builds without reliance on QA.
Comfort using AI-assisted development tools responsibly.
Nice to Have
Exposure to large-scale, enterprise, or government-level projects
Experience working under strict engineering review structures
WordPress custom theme and ACF integration experience
Headless CMS experience
Basic backend exposure (Node.js or PHP)
Experience optimizing large bundle builds
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum environments
Cultural Fit
Comfortable in a fast-paced agency environment
Highly detail-oriented and quality-obsessed
Adaptable and trainable (not rigid or process-imposing)
Comfortable working under a strong Lead Engineer structure
Strong ownership mentality with client-first mindset
Passionate about modern tooling and AI-assisted workflows
Originally posted on Himalayas
Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.