Frontend WordPress Developer in London

We\’re now looking for a skilled WordPress Developer who cares about performance, scalability, and real-world problem-solving—not just themes and plugins.

Role Overview

As a WordPress Developer at Digito Byte, you\’ll be responsible for building, customizing, and maintaining fast, secure, and SEO-optimised WordPress websites. You\’ll collaborate closely with designers, marketers, and project managers to turn ideas into polished, production-ready websites.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys owning projects end-to-end and understands that WordPress is more than just installing themes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop custom WordPress websites using clean, maintainable code
• Convert Figma / Adobe XD designs into pixel-perfect WordPress themes
• Customize and extend WordPress themes & plugins
• Build custom post types, fields, and templates
• Ensure websites are fast, secure, responsive, and SEO-friendly
• Optimize performance (Core Web Vitals, page speed, caching)
• Maintain and improve existing WordPress websites
• Troubleshoot issues related to plugins, themes, and hosting
• Work closely with designers and SEO teams to implement best practices
• Follow WordPress coding standards and security best practices

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience with WordPress (themes & plugins)
• Proficiency in PHP, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery
• Experience with custom theme development (not just page builders)
• Solid understanding of WordPress hooks, actions, and filters
• Experience with ACF, CPTs, and custom templates
• Knowledge of SEO fundamentals and performance optimisation
• Familiarity with Git/version control
• Experience working with hosting platforms (cPanel, VPS, managed WP hosting)
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks

Nice to Have (Bonus Skills)

• Experience with WooCommerce
• Knowledge of REST API / Headless WordPress
• Familiarity with Elementor, Gutenberg, or custom blocks
• Basic understanding of UI/UX principles
• Experience working with UK or international clients

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Flexible working environment
• Opportunity to work on diverse, real-world projects
• Growth-focused team culture (skills > degrees)
• Long-term role with room to grow into a senior or lead position