CMS Developer (WordPress) in London

Reporting To: Marketing / Digital Lead
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced CMS Developer – WordPress to own the development, performance, and continuous optimisation of our corporate website. This is a hands‑on role responsible for end‑to‑end WordPress CMS management, including template development, custom modules, plugin extension, and platform stability.
You will play a critical role in building high‑converting marketing pages, improving site performance and SEO hygiene, and ensuring a fast, secure, and scalable digital experience. Working closely with the Marketing team, you will help translate brand and product strategy into clean, responsive, and conversion‑ready web experiences.
Why Join Xpedeon
Own and build a high‑visibility global website for a fast‑growing SaaS + ERP platform
Work on real, production‑scale WordPress implementations with strong focus on performance, SEO, and conversion
Collaborate closely with marketing, product, and leadership teams to translate strategy into digital experiences
Be part of a Series A‑funded company with long‑term product vision and growth momentum
Gain exposure to international markets across India, UK, Middle East, and the US
Operate in a culture that values ownership, quality engineering, and continuous improvement
Responsibilities
CMS Ownership & Development
Develop, maintain, and optimise the corporate website built on WordPress
Own the WordPress CMS end‑to‑end, including structure, themes, templates, and modules
Extend existing plugins or build custom plugins/modules to support bespoke functionality
Create reusable components, global modules, blocks, and taxonomy for scalability
Manage hosting environments, updates, backups, and general WordPress administration
Support content uploads, updates, and ongoing optimisation
Responsiveness & Performance
Ensure flawless responsiveness across all devices and screen sizes
Improve Core Web Vitals including page load speed, CLS, and LCP
Optimise CSS, JavaScript, caching layers, media delivery, and performance settings
Troubleshoot and resolve layout, rendering, and performance issues
Conversion‑Focused Development
Apply conversion‑oriented UX principles to page templates and landing pages
Build and support A/B testing variants for CRO initiatives
Implement tracking scripts, pixels, and analytics integrations
Collaborate with Marketing to continuously improve lead‑generation outcomes
Security & Reliability
Maintain strong security hygiene including plugin management, role‑based access, MFA, and vulnerability patching
Manage release processes, environment changes, and rollback strategies
Ensure platform stability and uptime
Technical SEO Support
Implement and refine schema markup and structured data
Ensure SEO‑friendly code and adherence to technical SEO best practices
Support site architecture improvements and internal linking strategies
Digital Platform Integrations
Integrate WordPress with HubSpot, analytics platforms, automation tools, and tracking systems
Implement and maintain API or plugin‑based integrations with CRM, marketing, and event platforms
Ensure reliable execution of pixels, scripts, and tracking across environments
Support clean data capture, lead routing, and workflow triggers
Experience and Qualifications
Experience & Skills
5+ years of professional WordPress development experience
Strong hands‑on expertise in PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Proven experience building or extending WordPress plugins
Demonstrated ability to deliver responsive, mobile‑first implementations
Strong understanding of Core Web Vitals and performance optimisation
Working knowledge of technical SEO and schema implementation
Experience integrating analytics, tracking, and marketing automation tools
Ability to collaborate closely with Marketing and deliver conversion‑ready UX
Nice to Have
Experience working in B2B SaaS or product‑led companies
Familiarity with HubSpot or other marketing automation platforms
Experience with CRO tools such as Hotjar, VWO, or Google Optimize alternatives
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field
Relevant certifications or coursework in web development, CMS platforms, or digital technologies are a plus
Practical experience and demonstrated delivery quality are valued more than formal qualifications
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