Welcome

At RebelCode, we’ve spent the past decade building WordPress plugins into successful tools that are used by over 100,000+ people around the world. Throughout this time, we’ve remained a small, bootstrapped team with a dedication for building the best possible products.

We’re now looking for a Senior Developer to join our team and take ownership of the technical aspects of our WordPress plugins’ development.

The Senior Developer Role

As a Senior Developer at RebelCode, you’ll play a pivotal role in steering our flagship WordPress plugins towards new heights. These plugins aren’t just tools; they are the heart of our company’s product line, and are making a significant impact in their markets.

Here’s a quick introduction to the plugins themselves:

Aggregator is the original RSS importer plugin for WordPress with over 50k active installations and thousands of paying customers. It has been rebuilt from the ground up over the past 18 months and is due to be relaunched in the coming weeks.

Spotlight is a top-notch Instagram feed plugin for WordPress that has grown to over 50k active installations in just 3 years. It is now a leading solution in its market that is recommended by the biggest names in the WordPress ecosystem.

You will be the driving force behind these plugins’ ongoing development, refinement, and expansion, ensuring they continue to stand out in a competitive market.

Your Day-To-Day

Your day-to-day will involve a mix of hands-on coding and strategic planning. This means diving into the codebase to innovate and troubleshoot, as well as stepping back to assess and define the broader technical roadmap.

You will work closely with our Product Manager, Marketing Manager, and Support Specialist to constantly improve and build upon the existing products. Your expertise will guide decisions on all technical aspects to ensure we deliver a top-notch user experience.

Your Responsibilities

As the Senior Developer on our team, you will:

• Be the technical expert within the team.
• Write and review code for our products.
• Design and implement complex features and systems.
• Solve any and all technical problems within the products.
• Ensure code quality through code reviews and best practices.
• Stay up-to-date with new technologies and integrate them when appropriate.
• Provides mentorship and technical guidance to new junior developers in the future.

Other areas such as product management, UI/UX design, and team coordination are the responsibility of the other respective members of the team.

Working At RebelCode

As a 100% remote and asynchronous team, self-discipline is a very important factor when working within our team. Everyone pulls their own weight and we do our utmost to get the best out of each other, helping one another to grow and develop over time.

We strive for excellence in everything we do. There’s no room for average work or half-hearted efforts. We always strive to deliver the best possible results within reasonable time-frames.

The tools we use day-to-day include:

• Twist for daily asynchronous team communication
• Meet/Zoom for team calls on a weekly and as-needed basis
• Notion for our company wiki and issue tracking
• Help Scout for customer support
• Digital Ocean, Servebolt, WP Engine, and Kinsta for hosting of websites and services

Who You Are

You are the kind of person who owns your work and takes pride in delivering high quality code.

With fluency in English, you ensure no idea remains unheard and no innovation unnoticed. You are confident in bringing ideas forward in a constructive and respectful way.

Working within a small remote team, you are able to provide and receive critical feedback, and collaborate across time zones to get the job done.

Your Skillset & Experience

The ideal candidate for this Senior Developer role at RebelCode is an expert in WordPress plugin development, with a strong foundation in both frontend and backend technologies.

Your primary focus will be on creating high-quality, scalable, and maintainable plugins that enhance the WordPress ecosystem. Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Advanced WordPress Development: Extensive experience in developing complex WordPress plugins. You should be comfortable working with the WordPress core, hooks, and APIs.
• PHP Proficiency: Deep knowledge of PHP, including object-oriented programming and familiarity with PHP frameworks. You write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• JavaScript Expertise: Strong skills in JavaScript, including experience with frameworks like React.
• API Integration: Experience with RESTful APIs and third-party integrations. You can consume and create APIs, ensuring seamless communication between different services.
• Testing and Debugging: Proficient in writing unit tests and using debugging tools. Ensuring the reliability and stability of your code through comprehensive testing practices.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills and the ability to tackle complex technical challenges. You are a critical thinker who can identify and resolve issues efficiently.

If you are passionate about WordPress development and have the skills and experience to excel in a senior role, we would love to hear from you. Join us at RebelCode and be part of a dynamic team that is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with WordPress plugins.

Benefits & Remuneration

We believe in transparency, which is why we’re sharing the package being offered for the Senior Developer role upfront. The selected candidate will receive the following remuneration and perks:

• $45,000 to $55,000 annual remuneration
• 4 weeks of paid leave annually
• The freedom to work remotely from your home or anywhere around the world
• A flexible work schedule with a minimum 4-hour daily overlap with the product team
• Continued learning through books, courses, and more, supported by the company
• Expenses paid attendance to conferences and WordCamps
• Occasional company meet-ups and retreats to strengthen the team bond
• Work with a diverse group of people from various countries and cultures

Note: As a Contractor, you will be responsible for paying taxes in your country of residence. The remuneration package offered will depend on your level of experience.

Apply Now

When applying for the Senior Developer role, it’s important that you:

• Introduce us to who you are – your experiences, qualifications, and what makes you tick.
• Include links to your profiles that showcase your craft (GitHub, GitLab, WordPress.org, etc) and other relevant professional links. Showcase your experience in WordPress plugin development.
• Proofread more than once, because attention to detail is critical for this role.

We appreciate all applications, but due to the high volume of applicants we typically receive, we will only reply to those who closely match our requirements.

Note: You must have a strong internet connection and a good quality microphone and webcam, both for the interview phase as well as during working hours.

Full disclosure: For the first few months, you will be the sole plugin developer at RebelCode, receiving a handover from our current CTO as we rebuild our technical team. The goal is to then bring in additional developers to work alongside you as ramp up the plugin’s development.