Front-End Developer (React.js) - Remote

The Profs is an award-winning (Education Investor\’s Edtech Provider of the year 2024) and innovative EdTech business providing higher education tutoring and admissions consulting to clients and institutions around the world. Founded by two brothers with a view to pairing tutors with technology to help students achieve their personal goals, we are headquartered in London and have grown to a 40 strong team split across sales, marketing, tech and operations. We work predominantly in a B2C capacity and connect students, typically 16-24 years old, and/or their parents with professional private tutors to help them get the results they need to progress in life. We also have a small number of B2B clients including the University of Cambridge, Oxford and Imperial College London among others. Last year we connected over 10,000 students with our 1,000 freelance tutors. They use our web based platforms to have, administer and pay for online classes and we take a % fee. 90%+ of our survey respondents tell us they get their desired grades and into the preferred universities. We are looking for a Front-End WordPress Developer to take ownership of front-end updates and enhancements for our websites. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver visually appealing, highly functional, and performance-optimised platforms that delight our users. Front-End Development: Implement new features, components, and layouts using WordPress, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. Content Management: Update and maintain website content in alignment with branding and SEO strategies. Responsive Design: Ensure a flawless user experience across all devices and browsers. Performance Optimisation: Optimise website performance, including loading speed, code structure, and accessibility. Collaboration: Work with team members to enhance various aspects of UX/UI/SEO. Identify and address front-end issues promptly to maintain platform reliability. Configure, update, and troubleshoot WordPress plugins to enhance functionality. Quality Assurance: Advanced experience in WordPress front-end development. Expertise in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and frameworks such as Bootstrap or Tailwind CSS. Familiarity with SEO best practices in front-end development. Experience with cross-browser testing and debugging tools. Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Vue.js). Familiarity with PHP for customising WordPress themes or resolving back-end issues. Understanding of Web Core Vitals and Google’s performance metrics. Ability to develop custom WordPress themes and child themes. Proven track record as a WordPress developer, with a portfolio demonstrating front-end expertise. Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently in a remote setting. Proven ability to manage projects and meet deadlines effectively. 31 days holiday p.a. (Company Pension Plan Flexible office hours (2 days wfh per week)