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PHP Developer WordPress Plugins

Company behind UpdraftPlus, WP-Optimize, and All-In-One-Security plugins, used by over 6 million websites worldwide.
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Remote
Enterprise SaaS

Description For PHP Developer WordPress Plugins

TeamUpdraft, the company behind popular WordPress plugins like UpdraftPlus, WP-Optimize, and All-In-One-Security, is seeking a skilled PHP WordPress Developer to join their global remote team. With their plugins being used by over 6 million websites worldwide, this role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the WordPress ecosystem.

The position involves developing and maintaining enterprise-grade WordPress plugins, working with technologies like PHP, JavaScript, and jQuery. You'll be responsible for implementing new features, fixing bugs, and making improvements to the existing codebase while ensuring code quality through proper documentation and testing.

This role is ideal for a mid-level developer with strong PHP and WordPress experience, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world. The company provides a truly flexible work environment, allowing various employment arrangements from freelance to full-time, and part-time to permanent positions.

What makes this role particularly attractive is the combination of technical challenges in plugin development, the global reach of the products, and the company's commitment to work-life balance. You'll have the opportunity to collaborate with an international team, potentially attend WordCamp events worldwide, and contribute to products that millions of websites rely on.

The company culture emphasizes independence and collaboration, with regular team interactions through 1:1s, team meetings, and monthly updates. For UK-based employees, there's access to a co-working space in Newport, Wales, though the role is primarily remote-first.

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Responsibilities For PHP Developer WordPress Plugins

  • Collaborate on codebase to implement new features, bug fixes and improvements
  • Work in JavaScript, PHP, and WordPress libraries to write clean, efficient and secure code
  • Write inline documentation for code
  • Test and produce testing guides for code
  • Manage own time to fulfil tasks
  • Research / debug problems independently or with other developers and support team

Requirements For PHP Developer WordPress Plugins

PHP
JavaScript
  • Experience with JavaScript & JQuery
  • Strong PHP skills
  • WordPress plugin development experience
  • Experience with GitHub/GitLab/Git (preferred)
  • Knowledge of prefetching data and optimizing plugin performance (preferred)

Benefits For PHP Developer WordPress Plugins

  • Work from anywhere across any continent
  • Access to co-working space in Newport, Wales (for UK-based employees)
  • Opportunity to join team at annual WordCamp events in Europe, Asia or US
  • Flexible working hours
  • Multiple employment types available (freelance, employed, part-time, full-time, permanent or contract)

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