WordPress Plugin Assessment: Utilizing WordPress, MySQL, GIT, black-box and white-box testing methods, along with unit testing, automated testing, manual testing, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, and Cypress for evaluation.
WPMU DEV, a well-known company specialising in WordPress tools, is currently seeking a QA WordPress Plugin Tester to join their team. The role involves comprehensive beta testing of plugin and service releases, with the potential for a more permanent position after a paid trial.
As a plugin tester, you will be responsible for performing user testing, functionality tests, regression tests, compatibility tests with various WordPress and PHP versions, and popular third-party plugins. You will also be required to measure performance, report issues, monitor fixes, and provide visual proof of bugs through screenshots or videos.
To qualify for this role, you should have strong familiarity with WordPress plugins and theme frameworks, as well as experience with multiple testing types such as black-box, white-box, regression, unit, automated, and manual testing. Sufficient knowledge of MySQL, Git, CSS, PHP, JavaScript is also necessary to effectively identify and reproduce issues.
The hiring process consists of a practical test where you will need to install, activate, and use an attached plugin, documenting any issues observed. This is followed by an interview with the management team, including a second task. Successful candidates will be offered a paid trial period of 4-6 weeks before potentially moving to a permanent role.
The job requires a minimum of 4 hours availability between 1:00 AM and 10:00 AM UTC to overlap with the core team, with the remaining hours flexible. The job offers excellent compensation, competitive benefits, and rejuvenation time-off. Additionally, it provides a technology budget that increases with length of service.
The role offers limitless learning opportunities by working with cutting-edge tech stacks and a diverse, talented team. It also provides a growth-oriented culture and opportunities for paid travel to attend WordCamps and other industry conferences. After 10 years of service, you will be eligible for long service leaves (3 months off paid).
The plugin can be found in the attachment section in the sidebar. Any issues observed should be written down. The job offers a flexible work environment, training, tools, and support.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply today and take the first step towards joining WPMU DEV's team of plugin testers.
[1] This information is based on the WordPress.net job posting for QA WordPress plugin tester at WPMU DEV dated July 24, 2025.
- As a QA WordPress Plugin Tester, you will be working with cutting-edge technology stacks in a role that offers limitless learning opportunities.
- To effectively identify and reproduce issues, it is necessary to have sufficient knowledge of MySQL, Git, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, which are the technologies used extensively in this role.
