Membership Website Architect
We are seeking a skilled WordPress developer to architect, build, and optimize membership websites on WordPress using MemberPress as the core membership engine. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in developing custom WordPress solutions, working with MemberPress at scale, and architecting backend systems.
* 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.
About the Role
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced WordPress developer to join our team and contribute to building high-performance membership websites. If you have a passion for developing custom WordPress solutions and working with MemberPress, we encourage you to apply.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for 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, 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.
Requirements
* 5+ years of proven experience developing custom WordPress solutions.
* 2+ years of direct, hands-on experience working with MemberPress at scale.
* Expertise in architecting backend systems, including custom post types, hooks/filters, MySQL queries, and scalable plugin development.
* Familiarity with modern PHP development practices, including object-oriented programming, Composer, namespacing, and error handling.
* Deep understanding of WordPress security, performance optimization, and SEO best practices.
* Experience with version control systems (Git) and collaborative code review workflows.
Bonus Points
* 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).
A strong background in membership sites, online education platforms, or subscription businesses would be highly beneficial. Additionally, experience with basic DevOps tools, such as Docker, GitHub Actions, and CI/CD pipelines, would be a valuable asset.
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