Responsibilities:
We are seeking an experienced WordPress Expert to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing custom WordPress solutions, including themes, plugins, and REST API integrations.
The successful candidate will be responsible for architecting, building, and optimizing membership websites on WordPress using MemberPress as the core membership engine. They will also design and implement custom plugins, shortcodes, API integrations, and backend features to meet business needs.
Key Responsibilities:
* Architect and build membership websites on WordPress using MemberPress
* Design and implement custom plugins, shortcodes, API integrations, and backend features
* 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
* Own deployment workflows, version control, and environment management across staging and production instances
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 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)
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)
* Prior work in membership sites, online education platforms, or subscription businesses
Benefits:
* A challenging role with opportunities for growth and professional development
* A collaborative and supportive work environment
* A competitive compensation package
Others:
* Ability to advise on backend architecture and propose best practices, not just execute assigned tasks
* Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills across WordPress core, plugin conflicts, and third-party API integrations
* Mindset for documentation-first development, creating clear technical notes for future teams