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

TeamUpdraft; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Option to work from co-working space

Annual WordCamp events

Job summary

A leading security plugin provider in the United States is seeking a Lead Developer with expertise in WordPress and security. This full-time role offers flexibility to work remotely with 4 hours of UK working hours overlap. Responsibilities include managing the development team, writing secure code, and aligning development with business goals. Competitive pay range of $40,000 to $75,000 based on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Experience developing in WordPress, especially plugin development.
• Stay updated with latest web threats and security issues.
• Experience managing other developers.

Responsibilities

• Work in PHP, JavaScript, and WordPress libraries to write secure code.
• Line manage the plugin development team.
• Ensure tasks are assigned, reviewed, and completed by the team.
• Identify priorities and resolve blockers.
• Act as the key point of contact for technical queries.

Skills

PHP

JavaScript

Online security

Firewalls or other security technologies

Managing other developers

Tools

GitHub

GitLab

Git

Job description

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

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Team Updraft provided pay range: $40,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr (based on skills and experience). Actual pay will be discussed with recruiter.

About Team Updraft:
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 be successful you will need deep knowledge and experience developing WordPress and a passion for security with demonstrable experience.

You can choose your own hours from 32 to 40 per week and work remotely from anywhere. We ask for 4 hours of UK working hours overlap per day.

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Day‑to‑day role

• Work in PHP, JavaScript and WordPress libraries to write clean, efficient and secure code
• Line manage the plugin development team
• Ensure tasks are assigned, reviewed, and completed by the team
• Maintain high technical standards in the code base
• Utilise senior developer knowledge to guide the plugin direction
• 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 business goals

Your exact responsibilities may vary depending on experience and team fit.

Requirements

• PHP – experience developing in WordPress, especially plugin development
• JavaScript – important but secondary
• Online security – stay updated with latest web threats and security issues
• Firewalls or other security technologies
• Managing other developers

Nice to have: Experience with GitHub / GitLab / Git; can be learned quickly.

Benefits

We are a globally distributed, highly flexible team valuing autonomy and impact. You have freedom to manage your own time and work from anywhere (except Antarctica). 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 are open to various arrangements – freelance, employed, part‑time, full‑time, permanent, or contract work – to find the right fit.

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

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

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