WordPress Developer

Our client is looking for a WordPress Developer (Headless Architecture) to join their team!

This is a 30-32 hours/week assignment running approximately 8-12 weeks, fully remote, for US based candidates.

Responsibilities:

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  Lead development and optimization of a headless WordPress architecture integrated with Next.js, ensuring scalability, performance, and long-term maintainability.

  
  
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  Configure and optimize WordPress GraphQL endpoints, structuring schemas to support dynamic, component-driven frontend experiences.

  
  
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  Design and implement Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) structures, exposing clean and intuitive data models via GraphQL for seamless frontend consumption.

  
  
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  Create and manage Custom Post Types, taxonomies, and backend configurations to support flexible, scalable content workflows.

  
  
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  Develop performant, reusable frontend components in Next.js, translating design and UX requirements into modular, production-ready code.

  
  
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  Collaborate within a Git-based development workflow, contributing to code reviews, version control best practices, and structured deployment processes.

  
  
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  Support staging and production deployments, with familiarity in platforms such as Pantheon and Vercel considered a strong advantage.

  
  

Requirements:

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  Proven experience building and maintaining headless WordPress environments integrated with modern frontend frameworks such as Next.js.

  
  
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  Strong proficiency in WordPress GraphQL, ACF configuration, and custom schema design.

  
  
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  Advanced frontend development skills in React/Next.js, with a focus on performance optimization and component architecture.

  
  
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  Comfortable working in collaborative Git-based workflows and delivering clean, well-documented, maintainable code within iterative project cycles.

  
  

The pay for this W-2 position ranges from $85.00-$95.00 per hour. This position may be eligible for PTO, health and dental insurance, and/or 401(k) benefits upon meeting certain length of service and hours requirements.

Mathys+Potestio values applicants of all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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