Description :
A fast-growing SaaS organisation is seeking a versatile Front-End Engineer who can take ownership of its WordPress marketing site while also contributing to its React-based web application. This role is ideal for someone who can comfortably switch between no-code / low-code WordPress workflows and modern front-end development, while delivering polished, high-performance user experiences. The engineer will work closely with design, product, and engineering teams to ensure the marketing presence remains fresh, consistent, and technically sound while also helping expand and maintain the core web app.
Responsibilities : WordPress (40-50%) :
- Maintain and enhance the company's WordPress marketing site, including templates, new pages, and content updates.
- Build visually polished landing pages in collaboration with marketing and design.
- Manage plugins, diagnose issues, and ensure overall site stability and security.
- Optimise Core Web Vitals, SEO performance, accessibility, and page speed.
- Implement analytics tags and event tracking (UTMs, form tracking, etc.).
React Web Application (40-50%) :
Build, refactor, and enhance features using React / Next.js and TypeScript.Implement accessible, reusable UI components with attention to detail.Integrate front-end components with backend APIs and handle edge cases gracefully.Participate in code reviews and contribute to front-end best practices.Ensure cross-browser compatibility and maintain CSS / JS build quality.Analytics, Instrumentation & Observability (10-20%) :
Implement and maintain analytics events and tracking across both marketing and product interfaces.Contribute to dashboards measuring funnel behaviour, engagement, and product usage.Add instrumentation and structured logs for observability (New Relic, Datadog, etc.).Support experimentation and attribution accuracy, including A / B testing.Monitor performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements.Ensure data quality by validating analytics events and reviewing tracking consistency.Requirements :
3+ years of front-end engineering experience across WordPress and React.Strong proficiency with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, responsive design, and component-based development.Experience building or customising WordPress themes or page-builder components (Elementor, Gutenberg).Hands-on expertise with React, Next.js, and TypeScript.Experience with analytics tools (Heap, Mixpanel, Amplitude, GTM, etc.).Experience adding logging, events, and instrumentation for observability platforms.Knowledge of SEO practices, performance optimisation, and Core Web Vitals.Strong UX sensibility and ability to collaborate closely with design and marketing.Ability to effectively manage cross-functional requests across engineering and marketing.Nice-to-haves :
Experience with PHP or custom WordPress plugin / theme development.Familiarity with A / B testing frameworks.Experience with Webpack, Vite, or build optimisation workflows.Understanding of tracking plans and event taxonomy.Experience with Figma, design systems, or CSS utility frameworks (e.g., Tailwind).(ref : hirist.tech)