The Role
We’re looking for anExperienced / Senior Front-End Web Developer (WordPress)tobuild, optimise, and scaleour editorial websites.
You’ll own front-end quality and performance across ourWordPress + Tailwind + Cloudflarestack — shipping fast, secure, and accessible experiences, converting Figma designs into custom themes, and crafting flexibleACF-basedcontent models for our editors.
You’ll leadperformance optimisation, Core Web Vitals improvements, and scalable component design as we launch a series of new sites in the coming year.
About Expert Insights
Expert Insights is a leading B2B cybersecurity research platform helping over a million businesses each year make smarter, faster decisions about security solutions.
We cut through the noise with unbiased shortlists, expert reviews, and practical guidance, giving IT teams the confidence to choose the right tools.
You’ll join a small, supportive team where your ideas shape our product and processes. We’re growing fast, and this role directly impacts a publication that reaches50,000 + readers monthly.
You’ll work directly on
* A high-growth cybersecurity industry website (we’re not an agency)
* New site launches, iterative UX improvements, and performance initiatives
* Custom theme / plugin development to support editorial and commercial features
Key Responsibilities
* Build and maintaincustom WordPress themes and pluginsusingACF
* ConvertFigma designs into responsive, Tailwind-based templates
* Continuouslyoptimise for Core Web Vitals, Lighthouse, and PageSpeed Insights scores
* Configure and tuneCloudflare caching, CDN, and asset-delivery rules
* Implement structured data andschema markupfor editorial SEO
* Integrate RESTful APIs and third-party services
* Maintain Production, Staging, and Development environments with clean CI/CD workflows
* Troubleshoot and resolve front-end bugs; shipwell-tested, performant code
* Contribute to our internal component library and front-end standards
* 3 + years’ professional WordPress development experience
* Strong front-end skills:HTML, CSS, Tailwind, and solid PHP fundamentals
* Proven theme / plugin development experience
* Expertise withACFand custom Gutenberg / field-based content models
* Experience with utility-first CSS (e.g., Tailwind) is preferred; familiarity with component-based front-end frameworks (React or Vue) for Gutenberg blocks is a plus
* Familiarity with modern tooling and workflows (Git, DeployBot or similar CI/CD, Cloudflare)
* Knowledge of modern build pipelines(e.g., Vite, Webpack, npm/Yarn, or similar)
* RESTful APIs and third-party integrations
* Responsive design and accessibility best practices
* SEO and editorial schema know-how; GTM & GA configuration
* Demonstrated success improvingLighthouse and PageSpeed Insights metrics
* Performance mindset and excellent attention to detail
Nice-to-Haves
* Experience withCloudflare Workers, Page Rules, or image optimisation
* Experience on editorial / media titles
* Practical use ofAI toolsto accelerate responsible development
* Prior agency or multi-site experience
Why Join Us
* Small, empowered team – real ownership and influence
* Pension, free on-site parking, and a supportive, growth-minded culture
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a short cover letter telling us about yourself, your proudest WordPress / Tailwind projects, and what you’d bring to the role.
Email: careers@expertinsights.com
Work Location: Hybrid – Buckfast office time required
Job Type:Full-time / Permanent
Important:
* We are only accepting applications from experienced and senior developers.
* This is a UK-based employed role –no agencies, development houses, or overseas applicants.
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