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

TeamUpdraft; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,397 - 56,995; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Remote work opportunities

Co-working space access in Newport, Wales

Team events at annual WordCamp

Job summary

A leading WordPress security firm is seeking a Lead Developer to oversee the development of their AIOS Plugin. This fully remote role requires strong experience in PHP and JavaScript, along with online security knowledge. The ideal candidate will manage a global team and ensure high coding standards. Join a flexible and autonomous environment that champions innovation and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience developing in WordPress, ideally in plugin development.
• Familiarity with security technologies and managing developers.
• Willingness to stay updated on security threats.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, efficient and secure code using PHP, JavaScript, and WordPress libraries.
• Line manage the plugin development team and assign tasks.
• Ensure high technical standards in the code base.

Skills

PHP

JavaScript

Online security

Firewalls

Managing other developers

Tools

GitHub

GitLab

Job description

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

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This range is provided by TeamUpdraft. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$40,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr

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, our plugins have a reputation for being reliable and powerful.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Developer to join us, to be successful in this role you will have deep knowledge and experience developing WordPress, and a passion for security with demonstrable experience in this area.

You will have the option to choose your own hours from 32 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.

Lead Developer (all-in-one-security)

Competitive Salary (depending On Experience)

Fully Remote

We have an exciting opportunity for a Web Developer with excellent PHP, JS and WordPress experience to join a growing, ambitious team to help further develop one of the world's leading WordPress security plugins – All‑In‑One Security (aiosplugin.com). AIOS is responsible for protecting over 1 million websites worldwide. You will play a leading role in the company's aim to continue to be the dominant player in the plugin industry.

You will be working together 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 the other developers.

The day‑to‑day role

• Work in PHP, JavaScript and WordPress libraries to write clean, efficient and secure code
• Line managing the plugin development team
• Ensuring tasks are appropriately assigned, reviewed, and completed by the team
• Maintaining high technical standards in the code base
• Utilising senior developer's knowledge to achieve the best direction for the plugin
• Identifying priorities, resolving blockers
• Acting as the key point of contact for technical queries related to the plugin
• Liaising with QA and Product Managers to align development work with wider business goals

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:

• PHP – you’ll have experience of developing in WordPress, ideally on the development of a plugin
• JavaScript – a smaller part of the role, but important
• Online security – keeping up to date with the latest threats and security issues that relate to websites
• Firewalls or other related security technologies
• Managing other developers

It would be nice if you have experience with: GitHub / GitLab / Git – nice to have, but can be learnt quickly by good developers used to alternatives like SVN.

Benefits

Why Join Us?

We are a globally distributed, highly flexible team that values autonomy and impact. 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:

• The option to work from our co‑working space in Newport, Wales, if you’re UK‑based
• 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

We believe in flexible working and are open to discussing various arrangements – whether you’re looking for freelance, employed, part‑time, full‑time, permanent, or contract work, we’re keen to find the right fit for the right candidate.

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

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

IT Services and IT Consulting