Senior WordPress Developer
Key Responsibilities
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* Architect, build, and optimize membership websites on WordPress using MemberPress as the core membership engine.
* 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.
Benefits
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* Fully aligned with Eastern Time Zone (ET).
* Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable working directly with US-based stakeholders.
Requirements
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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 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 troubleshooting and debugging skills across WordPress core, plugin conflicts, and third-party API integrations.
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).