Senior WordPress Plugin Developer (Full Stack) - WPOptimize

Here's who we are :

At TeamUpdraft our DNA is in world-leading software for WordPress that helps our customers to backup, restore, clone, secure and optimize their WordPress websites. Our global team is behind some of the most popular WordPress plugins in the world! Used by more than 6 million WordPress website owners, our plugins have a reputation for being reliable and powerful.

We're the company behind UpdraftPlus, WP-Optimize, All-In-One-Security and others. We are looking for skilled and competent PHP WordPress Developers to further develop our suite of plugins and systems.

Are you an experienced and highly skilled Senior WordPress Plugin Developer passionate about WordPress and building robust, scalable web applications Do you thrive in an environment where your technical expertise sets the standard for excellence and allows you to tackle complex development challenges If so, we want to talk to you.

We're elevating UpdraftCentral, our powerful platform designed to empower website owners. UpdraftCentral is forming a big part of our future plans, and we're looking for a senior contributor to help us achieve our ambitious goals.

You'll join an established and collaborative team of talented developers, contributing to the full development lifecycle of the next generation of UpdraftCentral. This is a crucial role where your deep technical skills will directly influence architectural decisions, coding standards, and the sophisticated development of our product.

You will have the option to choose your own hours up to 40 per week, and you can work remotely from anywhere in the world, we simply ask that you have 4 hours of crossover with UK working hours per day.

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What You'll Be Doing :

• Drive Complex Development : Lead by example in the design, development, and implementation of new features, complex modules, and critical bug fixes across the entire stack, utilizing PHP, JavaScript, and WordPress. This includes significant contributions to backend development, server optimization, and hosting solutions
• Ensure Highest Standards : Champion best practices through code review and peer review, ensuring the highest standards for clean, efficient, secure, and well-documented code across the team
• Technical Mentorship & Guidance : Actively mentor and offer technical guidance to other developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Your expertise will be key in elevating the team's overall technical capabilities
• Architectural Contributions : Collaborate with the team to define and evolve the technical architecture of UpdraftCentral, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability
• Problem Solving & Research : Proactively research, diagnose, and resolve complex technical challenges, working independently or in collaboration with team members and support
• Strategic Collaboration : Work closely with product owners and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical specifications and deliver impactful solutions

Your exact responsibilities will depend on your experience, how this fits with other members of the team and subject to discussion and agreement!

Requirements

You'll definitely need experience with :

If we've captured your interest, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits

Why Join Us

We are a globally distributed, highly flexible team that values autonomy and impact. As a Freelancer , you'll have the freedom to manage your own time and work from anywhere in the world (with the exception of Antarctica!). While we primarily work remotely, we also offer :

We believe in flexible working - whether you're looking for part-time, full-time, or project work, we're keen to find the right fit for the right candidate.

If you're ready to make a significant impact as a Senior Developer and help us shape the future of WPOptimize , we encourage you to apply!

Skills Required

Nginx, Wordpress, Github, Jquery, Git, Javascript, Mysql, Php, Gitlab, Apache, Sql