Frontend Developer

Frontend Developer (WordPress, Shopify, UI/UX)

Central Manchester (Onsite)

£40,000pa

I'm recruiting on behalf of an ambitious retail brand based in Central Manchester who are looking for a Frontend Developer to take ownership of their Shopify and WordPress sites.

You'll be joining a small, friendly team with a start-up feel, working directly alongside the founders and supported by an offshore development team.

What you'll be doing:

• Developing and improving their Shopify and WordPress websites
• Owning the look, feel, and functionality across both platforms
• Building new features, refining the customer journey, and improving the user experience (UI/UX)
• Working closely with the founders to turn ideas into live updates and new launches
• Collaborating with offshore developers where needed

What they're looking for:

• Strong hands-on experience with Shopify (Liquid, theme customisation)
• Strong hands-on experience with WordPress (theme building, customisation, plugins)
• A good eye for design and user journeys (UI/UX)
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, start-up style environment
• Someone proactive who takes ownership of projects
• Good communication skills and a team-first attitude

Nice to have:

• Experience with Figma or other design tools
• Knowledge of Shopify apps, SEO basics, and performance improvements
• Creative skills in branding or graphics would be a bonus

What’s on offer:

• Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience
• Full ownership of the brand’s Shopify and WordPress development
• Work directly with the founders and have a real voice in the business
• Friendly, supportive team with a modern office in Central Manchester
• Start-up feel without the chaos

If you're passionate about building and improving e-commerce websites, love refining user experiences, and want to be part of a growing brand at an early stage, I'd love to hear from you.