Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced WordPress developer to join our team. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for architecting, building, and optimizing membership websites on WordPress using MemberPress as the core membership engine.
Your primary focus will be on designing and implementing custom plugins, shortcodes, API integrations, and backend features to meet client business needs. You will also conduct full-stack performance audits and implement optimizations to improve Core Web Vitals and user experience.
In addition to your technical expertise, you will collaborate closely with design and marketing teams to advise on technical feasibility and suggest scalable solutions. You will own deployment workflows, version control, and environment management across staging and production instances.
You will proactively identify technical debt, performance bottlenecks, or security risks and recommend long-term solutions. Your exceptional communication skills will enable you to write clear documentation for technical configurations, processes, and support handoffs.
Finally, you will participate in code reviews, feedback cycles, and technical discussions with the broader engineering team.
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Required Skills and Qualifications:
* 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 US-based stakeholders
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Benefits:
This role offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic team and contribute to the success of our clients. As a valued member of our team, you can expect to receive competitive compensation and benefits.
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Others:
We welcome candidates who share our passion for delivering high-quality solutions and exceeding client expectations. If you have the required skills and qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
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