Role Summary
As a seasoned WordPress developer, you will be responsible for architecting, building, and optimizing membership websites on the WordPress platform using MemberPress as the core membership engine. Your expertise in custom plugin development, API integrations, and backend features will enable clients to meet their business needs efficiently.
About the Role
This is a full-time position that requires 40 hours of work per week, Monday to Friday, with full availability to work aligned with Eastern Time Zone (ET). As a key member of our team, you will collaborate closely with designers, marketers, and non-technical founders to advise on technical feasibility and suggest scalable solutions.
Key Responsibilities
1. Architect, build, and optimize membership websites on WordPress using MemberPress as the core membership engine.
2. Design and implement custom plugins, shortcodes, API integrations, and backend features to meet client business needs.
3. Conduct full-stack performance audits and implement optimizations to improve Core Web Vitals and user experience.
4. Collaborate closely with design and marketing teams to advise on technical feasibility and suggest scalable solutions.
5. Own deployment workflows, version control, and environment management across staging and production instances.
6. Proactively identify technical debt, performance bottlenecks, or security risks and recommend long-term solutions.
7. Write clear documentation for technical configurations, processes, and support handoffs.
8. Participate in code reviews, feedback cycles, and technical discussions with the broader engineering team.
Requirements and Qualifications
The ideal candidate should possess 5+ years of proven experience developing custom WordPress solutions, including themes, plugins, REST API integrations. Direct hands-on experience working with MemberPress at scale is also required, along with expertise in architecting backend systems, including custom post types, hooks/filters, MySQL queries, and scalable plugin development. Familiarity with modern PHP development practices, deep understanding of WordPress security, performance optimization, and SEO best practices are essential. Additionally, the candidate should have experience with version control systems (Git) and collaborative code review workflows, strong written and verbal communication skills, and comfort working directly with US-based stakeholders. Experience with caching layers (Redis, Varnish, WP Rocket), CDNs like Cloudflare, and basic DevOps tools (Docker, GitHub Actions, CI/CD pipelines) are considered desirable but not necessary.
About You
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced WordPress developer who can take ownership of our projects and deliver high-quality results. If you have a passion for WordPress development, excellent problem-solving skills, and a strong ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, we encourage you to apply.
Job Type
Full-time
Role ID
0162