Lead Developer - Karachi Division

Job summary

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 developing WordPress, and a passion for security with demonstrable experience in this area.

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 senior developer'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

Requirements

• PHP - you'll have experience of developing in WordPress, ideally on the development of a plugin
• JavaScript - a smaller part of the role, but important
• Online security - keeping up to date with the latest threats and security issues that relate to websites
• Firewalls or other related security technologies
• Managing other developers

Benefits

• 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)
• 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

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