Job description
Job details
- Location: Whiteinch, Glasgow
- Work mode: Remote
- Employment type: Full-time (Not an internship)
- Salary: GBP 40,000 - 55,000 per year
Role overview
Zap, a digital design and marketing agency in Glasgow, is seeking a Backend WordPress Developer to join their growing team. This remote position is open to UK-based candidates only and offers flexible working hours with core hours from 10am to 6pm. The role involves working on high-impact digital projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Job details
This is a full-time, remote position based in Whiteinch, Glasgow, with the flexibility to work from anywhere in the UK. The salary range is £40,000 to £55,000 per year. You'll be developing backend solutions for WordPress projects, working with a compact team that has been transforming digital experiences for over a decade across various industries.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain custom WordPress backend solutions and plugins
- Build scalable backend architectures for client WordPress projects
- Collaborate with designers and frontend developers on project delivery
- Optimize database queries and improve site performance
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across WordPress installations
Requirements
- Strong PHP development skills with WordPress core expertise
- Experience building custom WordPress plugins and themes
- Proficiency with MySQL database design and optimization
- Understanding of REST APIs and WordPress integration patterns
- Ability to work independently in a remote UK-based environment
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Benefits
- Flexible remote working across the UK
- Core hours 10am-6pm with flexibility
- Work on diverse high-impact digital projects
- Collaborative team environment
Keywords
WordPressPHPBackend DevelopmentMySQLREST APIWooCommerceCustom PluginsTheme Development