Full Stack PHP & REACT Developer (WordPress) - Burst Statistics BV

Job Description

If you’re a world-class WordPress developer with PHP and REACT experience looking to make an impact, then you’re probably who we’re looking for. 

If you get excited working on innovative solutions to modern WordPress problems, this could be the perfect job for you. 

Ideally, you’ll know PHP like the back of your hand, be proficient in Javascript and REACT. You’ll be equally as content hooking up UI in the front end as you are working on meaty problems in the backend. 

We’re looking for someone who wants to work full time hours however, if you’re the superstar we’re looking for, we can be flexible. 

Burst Statistics are based in the Netherlands but we can offer a fully remote role to the right candidate worldwide. 

The Team Updraft Group: 

At Team Updraft our DNA is in world-leading software for WordPress that helps our customers to backup, restore, clone, secure and optimize their WordPress websites.

We’re a rapidly expanding, diverse and creative team of developers. Our growth has mainly come from our incredible plugins that are among the highest rated in the WordPress ecosystem - we’re excited to add Burst Statistics to our offering.

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If you’re an ambitious and highly competent Web Developer with PHP, REACT, JS and WordPress experience then keep reading.

We’re building the future of Burst Statistics, a privacy-friendly analytics plugin for WordPress. Our plugin helps users track their website traffic without collecting personal data — so they stay in control.

It’s simple, lightweight, and runs entirely on their own server. No third-party tracking, no complicated setup, and no data leaving their site. 

Joining as the 4th member of Burst Statistics, you’ll be a self-starter with effective and responsive communication. Working alongside the original founders, you’ll be developing new features and additions for our product roadmap.

The daily responsibilities:

• Collaborate with others on our codebase to implement new features, bug fixes and improvements
• Work in JavaScript, PHP, REACT, and WordPress libraries to write clean, efficient and secure code
• Write inline documentation for your code
• Test and produce testing guides for your code
• Manage your own time to fulfil your tasks
• Research / debug problems on your own or in collaboration with other developers and our support team

Your exact responsibilities will depend on your experience.

Requirements

You’ll definitely need experience with:

1. JavaScript & REACT – an essential part of Burst Statistics.
2. PHP – the core language of WordPress and strong skills in this area is essential.
3. WordPress plugin development or solutions built around WordPress.

It would be nice if you also have: 

1. GitHub / GitLab / Git experience – nice to have, but can be learnt quickly by good developers used to alternatives like SVN.
2. Experience prefetching data and optimizing plugin performance.
3. A solid understanding of mySQL.
4. An interest in Data & Data Visualization.

If we’ve captured your interest, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits

We are a globally distributed, highly flexible team that values autonomy and impact. You'll have the freedom to manage your own time and work from anywhere in the world (with the exception of Antarctica!). While we primarily work remotely, we also offer:

• The option to work from TeamUpdraft's co-working space in Newport, Wales, if you're UK-based.
• Opportunities to connect with the team at annual WordCamp events across Europe, Asia, or the US.
• Regular online connections through 1:1s, team meetings, and company updates.

We believe in flexible working and are open to discussing various arrangements – whether you're looking for freelance, employed, part-time, full-time, permanent, or contract work, we're keen to find the right fit for the right candidate.

If you're ready to make a significant impact as our 4th team member and help us shape the future of Burst Statistics, we encourage you to apply!