Backend WordPress Developer (Remote - UK Only)

Backend WordPress Developer (Remote - UK Only)We're looking for a skilled and motivated Backend Developer to join our growing team at Zap. This role offers flexible working hours and coverage of out‐of‐office client support requests from 6 PM – 9 PM UK time. If you thrive in a fast‐paced, collaborative environment and love working on high‐impact digital projects, this role is for you.

Base pay rangeThis range is provided by Zap. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

What You'll Be Doing

Building WordPress plugins that power massive eCommerce clients.

Developing scalable, high‐performance solutions for clients generating over £400 million per year cumulatively.

Researching and implementing innovative ways to improve our backend capabilities across client websites.

Debugging and optimising functionality for maximum speed, performance, and scalability.

Writing clean, efficient and well‐documented code.

Collaborating with front‐end developers, designers and project managers to build cohesive digital experiences.

Liaising with third‐party providers to integrate external applications.

Staying ahead of industry trends and recommending new tools, technologies and best practices.

Providing out‐of‐office support (6 PM – 9 PM UK time) – handling client emergency requests efficiently during this period.

RequirementsYou'll be a confident creative with plenty of ideas and the gumption to speak them out. Our nimble team is perfect for someone who enjoys creating their niche and taking initiative. We're looking for experience, but the capacity to learn quickly and keep on learning is even more valuable. If you're the type of person who wants to hit the ground running, then you'll fit in just fine. You'll also be working closely with the Dev team and creatives across all of our teams. A collaborative mentality is essential.

Work composition

60% Back End Development

30% Testing / Quality Assurance

10% Front End Development

What we're looking for

WordPress developer – well‐versed in building and utilising custom plugins, working with WP‐CRON, transients, caching and query optimisation.

WooCommerce experience – proven ability to develop scalable, high‐traffic eCommerce websites.

Proven experience writing scalable, clean code – built systems that handle high order volumes and large‐scale operations.

Strong PHP and JavaScript skills – knowledgeable about MySQL and REST APIs.

Laravel and React experience is a bonus but not required.

Git‐based workflows – comfortable implementing and working within a version‐controlled environment.

Efficiency‐focused – cares about speed, user experience and process improvement.

Independent and collaborative – able to take ownership of projects and work efficiently, whether solo or part of a team.

Great communicator – able to clearly articulate ideas, contribute to discussions and collaborate with both technical and non‐technical stakeholders.

Benefits

Company bonus 10% of salary once company goals are met or at the company's discretion.

Service bonus of £1,000 per annum paid into monthly salary up to 5 years (£5,000).

Flexible hours system – normal business hours with freedom to work early or late.

Fully remote team – no 8 am commutes.

Minimum 39 holidays a year (2 weeks of which can be taken over Christmas).

Extra day off for your birthday.

Twice‐annual all‐team meeting ending with team social.

Supply of remote working tools and equipment.

Certified Best Place To Work company.

Full private BUPA healthcare coverage.

Access to VIVUP – staff benefits & wellbeing platform.

Pension‐providing employer.

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Seniority levelMid‐Senior level

Employment typeFull‐time

Job functionInformation Technology

IndustriesIT Services and IT Consulting

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Salary: GBP 36000 - 60000 per year
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