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Backend Developer

Glasgow

TrulyRemote Verified

Hand-curated global remote job with direct application link

Technical Requirements

WordPressWooCommercePHPJavaScriptMySQLREST APIsLaravelReact

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Building WordPress plugins that power massive eCommerce clients.
  • Developing scalable, high-performance solutions – Our clients operate at scale, generating over £400 million per year cumulatively, with more than 10 orders per second during peak times.
  • 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 Emergency Support on a rota basis (6 PM – 9 PM UK Time) – Handling client emergency requests efficiently during assigned support periods.

What we’re looking for:

  • WordPress developer – You’re 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 – You’ve built systems that can handle high order volumes and large-scale operations.
  • Strong PHP and JavaScript skills – You know MySQL and REST APIs inside and out.
  • Laravel and React experience is a bonus – While not required, familiarity with these frameworks is a plus.
  • GIT-based workflows – Comfortable implementing and working within a version-controlled environment.
  • Efficiency-focused – You care about speed, user experience, and process improvement.
  • Independent and collaborative – Able to take ownership of projects and work efficiently, whether solo or as part of a team.

Work composition:

  • 60% Back End Development
  • 30% Testing / Quality Assurance
  • 10% Front End Development

Benefits

  • Salary is competitive and negotiable based on experience.
  • Company Bonus of 10% of salary upon reaching company goals.
  • Service Bonus of £1,000 per annum (up to 5 years).
  • Fully remote work environment.
  • Minimum of 39 holidays per year plus an extra day for your birthday.
  • Full private BUPA Healthcare & Dental coverage.
  • Company-provided remote working tools and equipment.
  • Access to staff benefits & wellbeing platform and employer pension scheme.
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