Lead Developer

6 days ago

Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines TeamUpdraft Full time

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 of developing WordPress plugins.

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.

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Lead Developer - WordPress

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 plugins here at Team Updraft.

You will be working together with a small, global team involved in development and testing. Overseeing the development and maintenance of one of our leading plugins, ensuring features are delivered to a high standard and guiding the work of the other developers.

What you'll be doing:

  • 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 the lead architect'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

You'll definitely need experience with:

PHP – you should have experience of developing in WordPress, specifically on the development of a plugin.JavaScript – a smaller part of the role, but important.Managing other developersWorking with key stakeholders
 

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.

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 a Lead Developer and help us shape the future of TeamUpdraft, we encourage you to apply

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