Lead front end developer Work, Jobs in Manchester, Eng (with Salaries)

Front End WordPress Developer
SOAP MEDIA —Manchester
- Weekend availability
- Software troubleshooting
- Mentoring
- In-person
- Employee assistance programme
- Sick pay
Lead UI Developer
Barclays —Knutsford
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IOS Developer
Bally's Interactive LLC —Manchester
- Hybrid work
- Software troubleshooting
- Annual leave
- Gym membership
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Senior Full Stack Developer
Debenhams Group —Manchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- AWS
- Communication skills
9d
Senior Business Systems Developer
bet365 —Manchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Software troubleshooting
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
- Work from home
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5d
Lead Data Engineer
Northrop Grumman —Manchester
- £60,000 - £86,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Databases
- Team management
- Travel
- Relocation assistance
Product Owner – Development Technology
Victorian Plumbing —Leyland
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- Business
- Communication skills
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Engineering Lead
Naturecan —Stockport
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- AI
- Leadership
- Employee discount
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Lead DevOps Engineer
Northrop Grumman —Manchester
- Hybrid work
- Software troubleshooting
- DevOps
- Travel
- Relocation assistance
Principal Software Engineer
Interact Software —Manchester
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- AWS
- Mentoring
- Annual leave
- Gym membership
Quick apply
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Senior Full Stack Developer
Barclays —Knutsford
- Computer Science
- Agile
- Banking
Engineering Manager
Velociti Solutions —Chadderton
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Team management
- Mentoring
- AI
- Annual leave
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AECOM —Manchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Electrical Engineering

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Front End WordPress Developer

SOAP MEDIA
Manchester

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Job details

Benefits

Employee assistance programme
Sick pay

Qualifications

Performance tuning
Software troubleshooting
React
WordPress
Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Mentoring junior staff
Google Tag Manager
Responsive web design
PHP
Mentoring
SEO
Front-end development
AI
Debugging
Responsive web layout creation

Full job description

This opportunity is now filled. However, we’d love to stay connected! Feel free to express your interest by filling out the form below, and we’ll notify you as soon as similar opportunities arise.

Key Details

Engaged management team and consistent 8+ NPS
Fully remote role with quarterly in-person socials
Provision for training, equipment and wellbeing
Structured and supported personal development time every Friday
Access to the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Meritocratic approach to appraisals; pitch for a promotion up to four times a year
Occupational sick pay scheme
Birthday off and an extra day off for every year of service
Access to office and meeting spaces in Manchester and Preston

The Role

We’re looking for a Front End WordPress Developer who’s confident in their craft and eager to grow. You’ll work closely with our Front End Lead, collaborate with the team, and help deliver high-quality WordPress themes and websites. This role is hands-on, varied, and ideal for someone who enjoys creative challenges, continuous learning, and taking ownership of their work.

We don’t expect long hours or weekends. We want focus, skill, and commitment during your working day.

Key Responsibilities

Coding and Development

Write clean, maintainable and efficient HTML, CSS and JavaScript
Build responsive, visually strong and accessible layouts
Ensure cross-browser compatibility and resolve front-end issues
Apply best practice WordPress coding standards
Use Tailwind CSS for rapid and responsive implementation
Use Twig for dynamic data rendering within themes
Develop WordPress themes using PHP
Apply modern JavaScript, including ES6 syntax
Build interactive UI components using React where required
Follow SEO focused coding practices including correct heading structure, semantic HTML, alt attributes, schema markup and optimised image naming
Improve and optimise page speed performance utilising tools such as Lighthouse, Page Speed Insights and GTMetrix
Debug issues relating to front-end code and internal theme frameworks
Estimate and scope your own work accurately from a brief
Communicate directly with clients when required

Desirable but not essential:

Experience with Elementor
Experience delivering Shopify builds
Experience working with multisites
Experience working with AI tools e.g. Claude, Gemini
Experience with WPML

WordPress Theme Development

Develop custom WordPress themes in line with design specifications
Work confidently with the WordPress template hierarchy
Create and manage custom post types and taxonomies
Extend functionality using hooks and filters
Set up and manage a robust local development environment
Ensure themes are scalable, maintainable and built to last

Version Control and Deployment

Use version control systems such as Bitbucket
Confidently manage branching, merging and committing
Review pull requests and provide constructive feedback
Oversee theme deployments and ensure correct versioning in production

Quality Assurance

Carry out thorough internal testing before sign-off
Peer review your colleague’s code
Resolve issues proactively to minimise internal amends
Maintain high attention to detail across all builds

Collaboration and Communication

Work closely with the Front End Lead and wider team
Communicate progress clearly with project managers
Contribute to team meetings and knowledge-sharing sessions
Support and mentor junior developers where appropriate

Time Management and Reporting

Manage your workload effectively to meet deadlines
Provide clear progress updates
Maintain accurate and up-to-date time logs

Continuous Improvement

Stay current with front-end and WordPress developments
Stay current with AI tools, technologies and trends
Seek feedback and actively improve your approach
Contribute ideas that improve efficiency, quality and process

What We Expect

We don’t expect perfection, but we are looking for someone who takes ownership, works smart, and communicates clearly. That’s both with clients and with the team. We want you to enjoy your work and will strive to create a fulfilling environment; the exchange is for you to take responsibility for what’s in your remit and follow through.

In practice, that means you’ll:

Take responsibility for your area and see work through
Be mindful of commercial realities (e.g. budget, time, effort vs impact, etc)
Communicate clearly with clients and colleagues, even when the message is complex
Follow processes and documentation so we can scale quality
Tackle problems logically and stay engaged when things get tricky
Make decisions with evidence and testing wherever possible
Be curious about AI-assisted workflows and practical ways to improve output
Show up as a strong teammate and represent the agency well

Join the Family Whether you’re looking to develop your career in digital, searching for a new challenge, or simply want to work for one of the UK’s leading agencies, Soap would love to hear from you. 1 Hear Our StoryFind out what makes us tick, and see how our teams work together harmoniously to deliver fantastic results for some of the UK’s biggest brands. 2 Showcase Your SkillsTell us all about your skills and bring your talents to the fore. We’re constantly looking to the future, so if you’ve got some cutting-edge attributes then we’re all ears. 3 Seize Your OpportunityWant to join the Soap family and benefit from unique training opportunities, employee perks and a competitive salary? Speak with us today.

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