Lead Developer - WordPress

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At Team Updraft our DNA is in world‑leading software for WordPress that helps our customers to backup, restore, clone, secure and optimise 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.

Lead Developer - WordPress We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Developer to join us. Success in this role requires 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, work remotely from anywhere, and have at least 4 hours of overlap with UK working hours per day.

What you’ll be doing

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

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

Requirements You'll definitely need experience with :

PHP—experience developing WordPress plugins

JavaScript—important, though a smaller part of the role

Managing other developers

Working with key stakeholders

It would be nice if you have experience with :

GitHub / GitLab / Git – nice to have, can be learned quickly by good developers used to alternatives like SVN.

Benefits Why Join Us?

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!

Seniority level : Mid‑Senior level

Employment type : Full‑time

Job function : IT Services and IT Consulting

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