Schedule:

• 40 hours per week, day shift aligned with client collaboration hours
• Client time zone: UK Time

 

Company / Client Overview:

A growing, technology-driven organisation operating a highly customised WordPress ecosystem is expanding its internal development capability. The business is actively developing a proprietary Club Management Platform and integrating it with external CRM systems. With a complex, multi-layer WordPress infrastructure already in place, they are now seeking a senior backend developer to support long-term platform growth and scalability.

Job Description:

This role is for a senior backend engineer, not a web designer or customer support specialist. You will work alongside existing technical staff to maintain, extend, and architect complex WordPress-based systems. The focus is on custom plugin development, API integrations, backend automation, and maintaining a secure, scalable codebase.

You will play a key role in ongoing platform development and collaborate closely with leadership on technical planning and architectural decisions.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Backend Development & Platform Engineering

• Develop, maintain, and extend custom WordPress plugins using PHP

• Maintain and enhance a proprietary Club Management Platform built as a multi-feature WordPress plugin ecosystem

• Refactor and optimise existing complex codebases for performance, security, and maintainability

• Build backend functionality including cron jobs, automation logic, internal tools, and workflows

Integrations & Systems

• Build and maintain API integrations with external systems, including CRM platforms

• Handle authentication, data mapping, and secure data synchronisation

• Work with MySQL databases, custom queries, and schema planning

Technical Collaboration & Architecture

• Collaborate directly with the CEO on technical scoping, feature planning, and architectural decisions

• Work alongside an existing hosting/webmaster technician responsible for front-end builds and migrations

• Troubleshoot and resolve advanced technical issues across multiple environments

• Build custom admin dashboards and internal tools using PHP and JavaScript

 

Requirements (Skills):

Essential (Non-Negotiable):

• 5+ years of professional PHP development experience

• Strong expertise in WordPress plugin architecture, hooks, filters, and custom development

• Proven experience building complex custom plugins (not just theme edits)

• Experience with REST APIs, OAuth2, and third-party integrations

• Strong knowledge of MySQL, database queries, and schema design

• Experience with cron jobs, automation, and background processing

• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript (jQuery preferred)

• Experience using Git or similar version control systems

• Strong debugging skills (Xdebug or equivalent)

Nice to Have (Optional):

• Experience with CRM platforms and integrations

• Experience with multi-site WordPress environments

• Experience building dashboards, platforms, or SaaS-style tools

• Familiarity with modern JS frameworks (React, Vue)

• Basic DevOps or deployment workflow knowledge

 

Independent Contractor Perks: 

• HMO coverage for eligible locations
• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring
• Steady freelance job

Please note that since this is a permanent work-from-home position and an “Independent Contractor” arrangement, the candidates must have their own computer and internet connection. They will handle their benefits and taxes. The professional fees are at hourly rates, and the rate depends on your performance in the application process.

 

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