The hiring company is a global mobile and digital marketing powerhouse. They work with both prestigious blue-chip brands and “disruptor” startups to maximize their digital growth. This agency doesn’t just build websites; they architect high-performance digital experiences. As part of their team, you’ll be working at the intersection of creative strategy and cutting-edge engineering, using a modern stack to power global campaigns.
Role Overview & Tech Stack
This is a “Best of Both Worlds” role. You will bridge the gap between traditional WordPress development and modern Headless architectures.
- Front-End: Building fast, SEO-optimized interfaces using React and Next.js.
- CMS: Managing content via WordPress (Custom PHP) and Strapi (Headless CMS).
- Back-End: Architecting scalable solutions with Node.js and utilizing REST/GraphQL APIs.
- Performance: Obsessing over Core Web Vitals, accessibility, and clean code to ensure top-tier user experiences.
- DevOps: Utilizing Git, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines in AWS/GCP environments.
Career Advice: The “Headless” Advantage
- WordPress vs. Custom: The job explicitly says “not theme-based.” In your CV, emphasize your ability to build custom WordPress themes and plugins from scratch using PHP.
- The Strapi + Next.js Combo: This is the core of “Headless” development. If you have a portfolio project where you used Strapi as a back-end for a React front-end, make it the “Featured Project” on your CV.
- SEO for Devs: Since this is a marketing agency, mention your knowledge of Server-Side Rendering (SSR) and Static Site Generation (SSG) in Next.js to help with SEO.
- Showcase Shopify: They mentioned Shopify as an advantage. If you’ve built Liquid-based themes or custom Shopify apps, highlight this to move to the front of the queue.
Possible Interview Questions
“Why would we choose a Headless CMS like Strapi over a traditional WordPress setup for a global brand?” Answer: Focus on flexibility and speed. Headless allows for a “decoupled” architecture, meaning we can use a modern React/Next.js front-end for better performance and security, while still giving the marketing team an easy back-end to manage content.
“How do you ensure high scores for ‘Core Web Vitals’ in a Next.js application?” Answer: Mention image optimization (Next/Image), using SSG for static pages, minimizing JavaScript bundles, and ensuring efficient API calls to prevent layout shifts.
“Tell us about a time you had to integrate a complex third-party API into a custom WordPress or Node.js environment.” Answer: Describe the challenge (e.g., syncing inventory or lead data), the authentication method used (OAuth/API Keys), and how you handled errors or rate-limiting.
“How do you handle security when building custom plugins or Node.js back-ends?” Answer: Talk about data sanitization, preventing SQL injection, using environment variables for sensitive keys, and ensuring all API endpoints are properly authenticated and authorized.
How to Apply
- Location: 100% Remote (Global Agency).
- Experience Level: 3+ Years Full Stack.
- Must-Haves: WordPress (Custom), Strapi, React, Next.js, and Node.js.
- Bonus: Shopify development experience.