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Contract Web Developer (PHP, Statamic and WordPress)

Factory Pattern is hiring a Contract Web Developer to build and maintain Statamic, WordPress and Shopify sites. Join a UX-focused agency and work on high-impact projects 2–3 days a week.

Salary & Contract

  • £36,400 - £41600
  • Part Time, Temporary

Location

  • Hybrid
  • Parker Court, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 3QJ
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The Role

We’re hiring a freelance developer to support a range of projects over the next 3–6 months. You’ll be joining part-time (2 days/week), working alongside our in-house team.

You'll help deliver fast, user-friendly, maintainable websites; often joining projects already in flight.

What You’ll Do

  • Build and maintain custom themes/components in Statamic and WordPress

  • Write clean, semantic PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

  • Implement modern front-end workflows (e.g. build tools, version control)

  • Contribute to smooth, modular CMS setups and page-building components

  • Collaborate with developers, designers, and project leads

  • Pick up tasks independently and own delivery to deadline

What We’re Looking For

Essential

  • 4–6+ years commercial web dev experience

  • Strong PHP and front-end skills (HTML, CSS, JS)

  • Confident working with Statamic and/or WordPress

  • Experience with custom CMS themes and reusable components

  • Comfortable with Git/Bitbucket and common dev workflows

  • Able to work independently, but collaborate effectively

Desirable

  • Familiarity with Figma-to-code workflows

  • Understanding of performance and UX fundamentals

Contract Details

  • Duration: 3–6 months

  • Availability: 2 days per week

  • Rate: £350–£400/day depending on experience

  • Location: In-office, remote or hybrid (UK-based preferred)

Why This Role

  • Flexibility to fit around other projects

  • Meaningful, user-focused work for growing brands

  • A clean codebase, clear processes, and minimal bureaucracy

  • A smart, focused team that values quality and clarity

How to Apply

Send your CV, a brief summary of your relevant experience, and your day rate to:
careers@factorypattern.co.uk

Subject: Contract Web Developer

Or, use the form below.

We’ll review applications within 3 working days.

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