Senior WordPress & Headless Commerce Developer

The platform features an editorial CMS workflow built in WordPress, paired with a custom component library, custom Gutenberg block builders, and a headless Shopify integration for seamless product tagging within editorial content. Additionally, the architecture connects directly with marketing, analytics, and CRM tooling (Attio, Klaviyo, GA4) to deliver personalized user experiences.

Requirements

Basic:

• WordPress Core & CMS: 3+ years of experience with custom WP development (PHP 8.x), custom post types, custom taxonomies, and creating structured publishing workflows for editors.
• Gutenberg & Component Library: Deep expertise in developing modular custom Gutenberg blocks using React.js and modern JS (ES6+) to power a scalable design system/component library (typography, cards, containers, modular page builders).
• Headless Commerce: Hands-on experience with Shopify integrations, specifically headless Shopify catalog/cart implementations, shoppable product tagging within articles, and routing Shopify checkout back through the WP front-end.
• APIs & CRM Integrations: Practical experience working with REST APIs/GraphQL and handling data flows between web forms, CRMs (e.g., Attio), and email platforms (e.g., Klaviyo).
• Performance, SEO & Security: Strong understanding of Schema.org structured data, dynamic SEO tags, Core Web Vitals optimization, and GDPR/Cookie compliance implementations.
• Modern Workflows: Proficiency with Git, Composer, npm/webpack, CI/CD, and local dev environments (Docker/DDEV/LocalWP).
• Language: Upper-Intermediate English

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a flexible, modular design system and custom Gutenberg component library based on design specs.
• Build custom landing page builders, modular homepage capabilities, and structured editorial category templates (e.g., Travel, Events, Experiences).
• Implement a Shop the Story headless Shopify experience, allowing content editors to seamlessly tag product catalogs inside editorial articles.
• Integrate front-end membership application and contact forms with automated CRM lead routing and email marketing workflows (Attio / Klaviyo).
• Ensure full responsiveness, implement proper Schema.org markup, and optimize the site for web performance and analytics tracking.