Web Developer (Remote)

Job description

Job Title: Web Developer (WordPress, Headless CMS & D2C)

Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia (REMOTE) 9 AM - 5 PM AEST

About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced Web Developer to take ownership of our WordPress websites, lead our transition to a headless CMS and build high-performing digital experiences that turn visitors into paying customers.

You’ll be responsible for maintaining and optimising our existing websites while developing customer-facing applications, including sign-up flows, checkout, account management and subscription services.

This is a hands-on role with real ownership. You’ll work closely with management and marketing to deliver technical solutions that directly impact website performance, customer acquisition, conversion and retention.

Key Responsibilities

WordPress Development & Website Performance

- Build, maintain and update WordPress websites using Elementor, custom themes and reusable components.

- Ensure website security, stability and performance, including Core Web Vitals, uptime and plugin management.

- Develop high-converting landing pages for marketing campaigns, with accurate tracking and analytics in place.

- Identify and implement ongoing improvements to website functionality, speed and user experience.

Headless CMS Development & Migration

- Evaluate and recommend suitable headless CMS platforms and modern frontend frameworks.

- Plan and lead the migration from WordPress to a headless CMS, including content modelling, URL mapping, redirects and SEO preservation.

- Build reusable component libraries that allow marketing teams to launch and update pages efficiently.

D2C Application Development

- Develop and improve customer-facing applications, including sign-up, checkout, account and subscription management.

- Integrate payment platforms, Salesforce and third-party APIs.

- Conduct A/B testing and optimise customer journeys to improve conversion rates and retention.

Analytics, Tracking & Collaboration

- Implement and maintain analytics and tracking through GA4, Google Tag Manager, Meta Pixel and Conversions API.

- Work closely with management and marketing to translate business requirements into functional technical solutions.

- Prepare clear technical documentation and ensure smooth handovers to agencies or other developers.

- Communicate technical decisions and trade-offs clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

- Excellent spoken and written English, with the ability to communicate confidently with non-technical stakeholders.

- Proven experience working with direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands, either in-house or agency-side.

- Strong understanding of D2C customer journeys, subscriptions, conversion funnels and customer acquisition.

- Experience developing customer-facing web applications involving accounts, payments or subscription management.

- Minimum 3 years of hands-on WordPress development experience, including custom themes, Elementor and plugin management.

- Practical experience with headless CMS platforms such as Contentful, Sanity, Strapi, Storyblok or headless WordPress.

- Experience with modern frontend frameworks such as Next.js, Nuxt or Astro.

- Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript and React.

- Solid understanding of website performance, responsive design, accessibility and Core Web Vitals.

- Experience integrating third-party APIs and payment platforms.

- Ability to manage priorities independently, identify risks early and take ownership of projects from development through to delivery.

- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

- Ability to work on-site in Sydney.

Nice to Have

- Experience integrating Salesforce Marketing Cloud or Sales Cloud.

- Experience with Stripe, recurring billing and subscription payment systems.

- Experience implementing GA4, Google Tag Manager and server-side tracking.

- Familiarity with Vercel, Netlify or similar hosting and deployment platforms, including CI/CD.

- Previous experience working with automotive, services or subscription-based businesses.

- A portfolio demonstrating measurable improvements in website performance, conversion rates or revenue.

Benefits

- Opportunity to take ownership of the company's websites and digital platforms.

- Lead the transition to a modern headless CMS architecture.

- Work directly with management and marketing on projects with measurable commercial impact.

- High level of ownership and autonomy in technical decision-making and project execution.

- Opportunity to develop and optimise customer-facing applications and subscription experiences.

- Hands-on involvement in both technical development and digital growth initiatives.

- Opportunity to influence the company's long-term technology strategy.