Membership Site Developer
Architect and build high-performance membership websites using WordPress as the core platform. Collaborate closely with design and marketing teams to advise on technical feasibility and suggest scalable solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
* 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.
* Own deployment workflows, version control, and environment management across staging and production instances.
* Proactively identify technical debt, performance bottlenecks, or security risks and recommend long-term solutions.
* Write clear documentation for technical configurations, processes, and support handoffs.
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 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 US-based stakeholders.
* Full availability to work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, fully aligned with Eastern Time Zone (ET).