PHP Developer

About the Work

• Work on large, existing codebases with multiple dependencies
• Follow established coding standards and internal documentation.
• Follow structured work hours and delivery timelines
• Work will be tracked using Hubstaff (time, activity, screenshots)
• Focus on clean code, bug fixes, and feature enhancements

Must-Have Skills

• Strong Core PHP

  with real-world, production-level experience

• Advanced WordPress Plugin Development

• Hooks, actions, filters

• Plugin architecture and structure

• Experience working on premium or commercial plugins

• MySQL

  : optimised queries, schema understanding

• JavaScript (jQuery + AJAX)

  for admin and frontend features

• REST API integration

  (internal and third-party)

• Git (professional usage)

  : branching, PRs, conflict resolution

• Debugging large codebases

  and fixing complex issues

• Backward compatibility handling

• Secure coding practices

  (nonces, sanitisation, validation)

• Ability to follow coding standards and documentation

Expectations

• 40 hours per week commitment
• Ownership mindset over assigned tasks
• Honest time tracking and consistent productivity
• Clear communication and regular updates
• Ability to work independently without hand-holding
• Respect for deadlines and delivery commitments

Who Should NOT Apply

• Developers without real plugin-level experience
• Those uncomfortable with time tracking tools
• Candidates seeking freelance or short-term work
• Developers who rely on AI-generated code without understanding

Compensation

• Competitive monthly pay (based on experience)
• Long-term opportunity for the right candidate
• Exposure to enterprise-grade WordPress products