Senior WordPress Plugin Developer (Full Stack) - WPOptimize

TeamUpdraft; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A tech company specializing in WordPress solutions is seeking a Senior WordPress Plugin Developer to contribute to their plugin development lifecycle. The role emphasizes complex development, technical mentorship, and architectural contributions. Candidates should have significant experience in PHP WordPress Plugin Development, excellent command of JavaScript, and a passion for mentorship. The position offers remote work flexibility and the chance to be part of an innovative team.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Opportunities to connect at WordCamp events

Regular online team connections

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in PHP WordPress Plugin Development.
• Experience in code review and mentoring junior developers.
• Strong command of PHP and JavaScript.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of new features and bug fixes.
• Champion best practices through code reviews.
• Mentor and guide other developers.

Skills

PHP WordPress Plugin Development

Code Review

Mentoring

JavaScript

SQL Databases

Server Environments

Optimizing Plugin Performance

Tools

Git

Job description

Here’s who we are :

At TeamUpdraft 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 6 million WordPress website owners, our plugins have a reputation for being reliable and powerful.

We’re the company behind UpdraftPlus, WP-Optimize, All-In-One-Security and others. We are looking for skilled and competent PHP WordPress Developers to further develop our suite of plugins and systems.

Are you an experienced and highly skilled Senior WordPress Plugin Developer passionate about WordPress and building robust, scalable web applications? Do you thrive in an environment where your technical expertise sets the standard for excellence and allows you to tackle complex development challenges? If so, we want to talk to you.

We're elevating UpdraftCentral, our powerful platform designed to empower website owners. UpdraftCentral is forming a big part of our future plans, and we're looking for a senior contributor to help us achieve our ambitious goals.

You will join an established and collaborative team of talented developers, contributing to the full development lifecycle of the next generation of UpdraftCentral. This is a crucial role where your deep technical skills will directly influence architectural decisions, coding standards, and the sophisticated development of our product.

You will have the option to choose your own hours 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.

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What You'll Be Doing :

• Drive Complex Development : Lead by example in the design, development, and implementation of new features, complex modules, and critical bug fixes across the entire stack, utilizing PHP, JavaScript, and WordPress. This includes significant contributions to backend development, server optimization, and hosting solutions.
• Ensure Highest Standards : Champion best practices through code review and peer review, ensuring the highest standards for clean, efficient, secure, and well-documented code across the team.
• Technical Mentorship & Guidance : Actively mentor and offer technical guidance to other developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Your expertise will be key in elevating the team's overall technical capabilities.
• Architectural Contributions : Collaborate with the team to define and evolve the technical architecture of UpdraftCentral, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability.
• Problem Solving & Research : Proactively research, diagnose, and resolve complex technical challenges, working independently or in collaboration with team members and support.
• Strategic Collaboration : Work closely with product owners and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical specifications and deliver impactful solutions.

Your exact responsibilities will depend on your experience, how this fits with other members of the team and subject to discussion and agreement!

Requirements

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

If we’ve captured your interest, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits

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

• 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 – whether you're looking for part-time, full-time, or project work, we're keen to find the right fit for the right candidate.

If you're ready to make a significant impact as a Senior Developer and help us shape the future of WPOptimize , we encourage you to apply!