Position Title: Senior Headless WordPress Developer
Location: Remote (USA)
Duration: Contract, 6 – 9 Months
Main Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain a Headless WordPress site used primarily for informational content.
• Build custom front-end templates and features using WordPress while consuming content via APIs.
• Collaborate with designers, project managers, and other developers to translate provided content into clean, responsive, and well-structured web pages.
• Optimize site performance, ensure SEO best practices, and maintain code quality across devices and browsers.
• Integrate third-party tools and plugins where necessary, ensuring compatibility within a headless architecture.
Qualifications:
• 5+ years of professional experience working with WordPress, including 1+ years in a Headless WordPress environment.
• Strong understanding of how to use WordPress as a CMS while decoupling the front-end or integrating with external content layers.
• Knowledge of the WordPress REST API
• Proven ability to create custom themes and templates using modern HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Experience working in remote, collaborative teams and content stakeholders.
• Bonus: familiarity with deployment workflows, performance optimization, and web accessibility standards.