PHP & JavaScript Developer (WordPress)

TeamUpdraft; Newport; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

Help Build the Future of Updraft WP Software Ltd.

Recruiting For a Full Stack PHP & JavaScript Developer (WordPress).

If you’re a world-class WordPress developer with PHP and JavaScript experience looking to make an impact, then you’re probably who we’re looking for.

If you get excited working on innovative solutions to modern WordPress problems, AI and Hosting, this could be the perfect job for you.

Ideally, you’ll know PHP like the back of your hand, be proficient in Javascript and confident with JQuery. You’ll be equally as content hooking up UI in the front end as you are working on meaty problems in the backend.

We’re looking for someone who wants to work full time hours however, if you’re the superstar we’re looking for, we can be flexible.

We are a UK based company (South Wales) but offer roles to the right candidates worldwide. So, whether you’re local to us or far away, we’ve got roles to suit!

Here’s Who We Are

At Team UpdraftPlus our DNA is in world-leading software for WordPress that helps our customers to backup, restore, clone, secure and optimize their WordPress websites.

We’re a rapidly expanding, diverse and creative team of developers. Our growth has mainly come from our incredible plugins that are among the highest rated in the WordPress ecosystem.

Job Description

PHP & JavaScript WordPress Plugin Developer

Location: Remote

Salary: Competitive

If you’re an ambitious and highly competent Web Developer with PHP, JS, JQuery and WordPress experience then keep reading.

We’re building UpdraftCentral, the platform that will empower millions of WordPress site owners.

UpdraftCentral is an all-in-one-place platform offering a range of features for anyone managing multiple WordPress websites.

It’s been around for a while now but we’re ready to level-up.

You will be working together with a small, global team involved in development and testing of the next iteration of UpdraftCentral.

The Day-to-day Role

1. Collaborate with others on our codebase to implement new features, bug fixes and improvements
2. Work in JavaScript, PHP, and WordPress libraries to write clean, efficient and secure code
3. Write inline documentation for your code
4. Test and produce testing guides for your code
5. Manage your own time to fulfil your tasks
6. Research / debug problems on your own or in collaboration with other developers and our support team

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

You’ll Definitely Need Experience With

1. JavaScript & JQuery – an essential part of UpdraftCentral.
2. PHP – the core language of WordPress and strong skills in this area is essential.
3. WordPress plugin development or solutions built around WordPress

It would be nice if you also have experience with:

1. GitHub / GitLab / Git – nice to have, but can be learnt quickly by good developers used to alternatives like SVN.
2. Prefetching data and optimizing plugin performance

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