Lead Developer - WordPress

We are looking for a Lead Developer with deep WordPress plugin development experience to join our growing, ambitious team. You will manage a small global team and oversee the development and maintenance of UpdraftPlus, ensuring high-quality code and delivery of new features. Remote work is fully supported with flexible hours (32-40 per week) and a requirement of 4 hours of UK work-hour overlap per day., * Work in PHP, JavaScript and WordPress libraries to write clean, efficient and secure code

• Line-manage the plugin development team
• Ensure tasks are appropriately assigned, reviewed, and completed by the team
• Maintain high technical standards in the code base
• Utilise the lead architect's knowledge to achieve the best direction for the plugin
• 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 wider business goals, * 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

• PHP - experience developing WordPress plugins
• JavaScript - solid knowledge, though a smaller part of the role
• Managing other developers
• Working with key stakeholders
• GitHub / GitLab / Git experience is a plus (can be learned quickly)

Team Updraft is a leading provider of WordPress plugin solutions that help customers backup, restore, clone, secure, and optimize their WordPress sites. Our plugins are used by more than 5 million WordPress website owners worldwide.