Membership Website Developer
We are seeking a highly skilled Membership Website Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in developing custom WordPress solutions, specifically with MemberPress as the core membership engine.
The role involves architecting, building, and optimizing membership websites on WordPress, designing and implementing custom plugins, shortcodes, API integrations, and backend features to meet client business needs. Additionally, the developer will conduct full-stack performance audits and implement optimizations to improve Core Web Vitals and user experience.
The successful candidate will be able to collaborate closely with design and marketing teams to advise on technical feasibility and suggest scalable solutions. They will also own deployment workflows, version control, and environment management across staging and production instances.
Responsibilities include:
* Architecting, building, and optimizing membership websites on WordPress using MemberPress as the core membership engine
* Designing and implementing custom plugins, shortcodes, API integrations, and backend features to meet client business needs
* Conducting full-stack performance audits and implementing optimizations to improve Core Web Vitals and user experience
* Collaborating closely with design and marketing teams to advise on technical feasibility and suggest scalable solutions
* Owning deployment workflows, version control, and environment management across staging and production instances
Requirements include:
* 5+ years of proven experience developing custom WordPress solutions (themes, plugins, REST API integrations)
* 2+ years of direct, hands-on experience working with MemberPress at scale (multi-tier membership models, subscription management, Stripe integrations)
* Expertise in architecting backend systems, including custom post types, hooks/filters, MySQL queries, and scalable plugin development
* Familiarity with modern PHP development practices (object-oriented programming, Composer, namespacing, error handling)
* Deep understanding of WordPress security, performance optimization, and SEO best practices
* Experience with version control systems (Git) and collaborative code review workflows
* Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable working directly with stakeholders
* Full availability to work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, aligned with Eastern Time Zone (ET)
Bonus qualifications include:
* Exposure to Webflow and/or Kajabi platforms
* Familiarity with caching layers (Redis, Varnish, WP Rocket) and CDNs like Cloudflare
* Experience with basic DevOps tools (Docker, GitHub Actions, CI/CD pipelines)
* Prior work in membership sites, online education platforms, or subscription businesses
We offer a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration, creativity, and growth. If you are passionate about developing innovative solutions and delivering exceptional results, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.