Architect and Optimize Membership Websites
As a seasoned WordPress Developer, you will design, build, and optimize membership websites on WordPress using MemberPress as the core membership engine. Your expertise in architecting backend systems, including custom post types, hooks/filters, MySQL queries, and scalable plugin development, will be invaluable in this role.
Responsibilities:
- Architect, build, and optimize membership websites on WordPress using MemberPress.
- Design and implement custom plugins, shortcodes, API integrations, and backend features to meet client business needs.
- Conduct full-stack performance audits and implement optimizations to improve Core Web Vitals and user experience.
- Collaborate closely with design and marketing teams to advise on technical feasibility and suggest scalable solutions.
Requirements:
- 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 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.
- Full availability to work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, fully aligned with Eastern Time Zone (ET).
Nice to Have:
- 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).