Lead Developer (all-in-one-security) - WordPress

TeamUpdraft; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading WordPress security company is seeking a Lead Developer to join their remote team. The role involves developing a top security plugin and managing a global team. Ideal candidates will have solid PHP and JavaScript experience and a passion for online security. Work arrangements are flexible, allowing you to choose your hours and work from anywhere in the world.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Ability to work from anywhere

Opportunities to connect at events

Regular online team interactions

Qualifications

• Experience developing in WordPress, ideally for plugin development.
• Keeping up to date with the latest security threats and issues.
• Firewalls or security technologies experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, efficient, and secure code in PHP and JavaScript.
• Line manage the plugin development team.
• Maintain high technical standards in the code base.
• Act as the key point of contact for technical queries.

Skills

PHP development

JavaScript

Online security awareness

Managing developers

Tools

GitHub

GitLab

Job description

Overview

Here’s who we are: At Team Updraft 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 5 million WordPress website owners. We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Developer to join us, with a passion for security and demonstrable experience in this area. You will have the option to choose your own hours from 32 up to 40 per week and can work remotely from anywhere in the world, with a requirement to have 4 hours of crossover with UK working hours per day.

Role

Lead Developer (All-In-One Security) — AIOS plugin. Fully remote with a competitive salary (depending on experience). You will help develop one of the world’s leading WordPress security plugins (All-In-One Security: WordPress Security Plugin, aiosplugin.com) and protect over 1 million websites worldwide. You will work with a small, global team involved in development and testing, overseeing the development and maintenance of the AIOS plugin, ensuring features are delivered to a high standard and guiding the work of other developers.

Responsibilities

• Work in PHP, JavaScript and WordPress libraries to write clean, efficient and secure code.
• Line manage the plugin development team.
• Ensure tasks are appropriately assigned, reviewed, and completed by the team.
• Maintain high technical standards in the code base.
• Utilise senior developer knowledge to achieve the best direction for the plugin.
• Identify priorities, resolve blockers.
• Act as the key point of contact for technical queries related to the plugin.
• Liaise with QA and Product Managers to align development work with wider business goals.
• Your exact responsibilities will depend on experience and team context and are subject to discussion and agreement.

Requirements

• You’ll definitely need experience with:
  • PHP — experience developing in WordPress, ideally for plugin development.
  • JavaScript — a smaller but important part of the role.
  • Online security — keeping up to date with the latest threats and security issues affecting websites.
  • Firewalls or related security technologies.
  • Managing other developers.

Nice to have

• GitHub / GitLab / Git experience is beneficial but can be learned quickly by strong developers; SVN experience is a plus.

Benefits

• Globally distributed, highly flexible team that values autonomy and impact.
• Freedom to manage your own time and work from anywhere in the world.
• Option to work from our co-working space in Newport, Wales (UK-based).
• Opportunities to connect with the team at WordCamp events across Europe, Asia, or the US.
• Regular online connections through 1:1s, team meetings, and company updates.
• Flexible working arrangements — freelance, employed, part-time, full-time, permanent, or contract.

How to apply

If you’re ready to make a significant impact as our new Lead Developer for our AIOS Plugin and help shape the future of Team Updraft, we encourage you to apply.