Required Skills wordpress frontend developer birmingham Job Summary Web Developer (WordPress / Next.js) Central Birmingham – Permanent – 45k pa At Standard 8, we’re working with a top digital agency in the heart of Birmingham that’s quietly building some of the best-looking and most technically polished websites in the region. They’re now looking for a Web Developer who can turn clever design and solid UX into clean, performant, and genuinely elegant code. You’ll be joining a small but seriously talented team where collaboration isn’t just a buzzword. You’ll get to work across a variety of projects - mainly WordPress and Next.js builds and you’ll have the freedom to shape how things are done, not just follow a ticket queue.The work is mostly front-end focused, but if you’ve ever had to dip into PHP to sort out a rogue plugin or build a custom template, you’ll fit right in. What you’ll need •Strong WordPress experience, including custom themes and templates •Familiarity with headless CMS setups and Twig templating •Sharp front-end skills: HTML5, CSS, JavaScript (ES6) •Comfortable with Sass, Gulp/Webpack, and frameworks like Tailwind •Knowledge of React/Next.js and GraphQL •Experience handling HTML emails, DNS records, and cPanel/WHM •A decent grasp of SEO principles and how code affects ranking •Previous experience in a digital agency environment is ideal The sort of person who’ll thrive here •Someone who brings ideas, not just solutions •A self-starter who enjoys owning their projects and seeing them through•A team player who can chat confidently with both designers and clients •A genuine digital enthusiast who takes pride in making things look and work brilliantly