Web Developer

Oscar Associates Ltd; Eastbourne; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruiting agency is looking for a Web Developer for a 2-month contract based in Brighton. The role involves building a custom WordPress application, developing plugins, and implementing secure data handling. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in WordPress and PHP, as well as a proven history of delivering MVPs under time pressure. This position requires independent work and quick delivery of a Minimum Viable Product (MVP). The opportunity may lead to long-term involvement.

Qualifications

• Strong experience using WordPress as a development framework.
• Comfortable writing custom PHP and working with databases (MySQL).
• Experience with authentication, permissions, and secure data handling.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.

Responsibilities

• Building a custom WordPress-based application.
• Developing custom plugins and database-driven functionality.
• Implementing secure authentication, user roles, and permissions.
• Handling PDF generation and document workflows.
• Integrating email services using OAuth.
• Building internal notifications and workflow logic.
• Working closely with founders/stakeholders to ship an MVP quickly.

Skills

WordPress as a development framework

Custom PHP

Database management (MySQL)

Authentication and secure data handling

Independently managing workload

Delivering MVPs

Product-minded approach

Job description

Web Developer | 2 Month Contract | Outside IR35 | Brighton

We’re supporting a Brighton-based business building a new internal B2B web platform and are looking for a hands‑on Web Developer to help deliver an MVP at pace. This is a short‑term contract to begin with, but there's clear scope for extension or longer‑term involvement for the right person.

Location: Brighton (2-3 days onsite)

Contract: 2 Months (extension likely)

Rate: £#removed# p/day DOE

Start: ASAP

What You’ll be doing

• Building a custom WordPress‑based application (framework use)

• Developing custom plugins and database‑driven functionality

• Implementing secure authentication, user roles, and permissions

• Handling PDF generation and document workflows

• Integrating email services using OAuth

• Building internal notifications and simple workflow logic

• Working closely with founders/stakeholders to ship an MVP quickly

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience using WordPress as a development framework

• Comfortable writing custom PHP, working with databases (MySQL), and building plugins

• Experience with authentication, permissions, and secure data handling

• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload

• Proven experience delivering MVPs or internal tools under time pressure

• Practical, product‑minded approach - focused on outcomes, not perfection

If this sounds like you, apply now for immediate consideration.