Remote Senior WordPress Plugin Developer (Full Stack)

Description:

• The position is for a Senior WordPress Plugin Developer who is experienced and highly skilled in building robust, scalable web applications.
• The role involves contributing to the full development lifecycle of UpdraftCentral, a platform aimed at empowering website owners.
• The developer will lead the design, development, and implementation of new features, complex modules, and critical bug fixes using PHP, JavaScript, and WordPress.
• Responsibilities include ensuring the highest coding standards through code and peer reviews, mentoring other developers, and collaborating on technical architecture.
• The developer will also be involved in problem-solving, researching, and resolving complex technical challenges, and translating requirements into technical specifications.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years of significant experience in PHP WordPress Plugin Development, with a deep understanding of the WordPress ecosystem and best practices.
• Proven experience in code review or peer review, with the ability to provide constructive feedback and enforce coding standards.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and offer technical guidance to less experienced developers.
• Expert-level proficiency in PHP, with experience in developing complex, object-oriented applications.
• Strong command of JavaScript and jQuery for front-end interfaces.
• Solid understanding and practical experience with SQL databases, including database design, query optimization, and performance tuning.
• Extensive experience with server environments and hosting configurations, such as Apache, Nginx, and cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git, GitHub, or GitLab.
• Experience with optimizing plugin performance and prefetching data is highly desirable.

Benefits:

• The opportunity to work in a globally distributed and highly flexible team that values autonomy and impact.
• Freedom to manage your own time and work from anywhere in the world, with the exception of Antarctica.
• Option to work from a co-working space in Newport, Wales, for UK-based employees.
• Opportunities to connect with the team at annual WordCamp events across Europe, Asia, or the US.
• Regular online connections through 1:1s, team meetings, and company updates.
• Flexibility in working arrangements, including freelance, employed, part-time, full-time, permanent, or contract work.