TeamUpdraft · 2 months ago
Lead Developer - UpdraftPlus
Team Updraft is a company specializing in world-leading software for WordPress, providing solutions for backup, restoration, and optimization of websites. They are seeking a Lead Developer with deep knowledge of WordPress plugin development to oversee the development and maintenance of UpdraftPlus, ensuring high technical standards and guiding the development team.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Experience with PHP - you should have experience of developing in WordPress, specifically on the development of a plugin
Experience with JavaScript - a smaller part of the role, but important
Managing other developers
Working with key stakeholders
Preferred
Experience with GitHub / GitLab / Git - nice to have, but can be learnt quickly by good developers used to alternatives like SVN
Benefits
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
Company
TeamUpdraft
We help WordPress website owners to backup, migrate, restore, secure and optimize their WordPress websites through our suite of WordPress plugins.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2025-02-24
2025-01-16
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