Senior PHP / WordPress Backend & Automation Developer

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Freelance Latin AmericaMembership platforms
Workable locations: Brazil. Colombia. Mexico. Argentina. Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of. PeruFull-TimeSenior
Salary not disclosed
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Job Details

Languages
English proficiency: Minimum B2 level
Experience
Senior-level experience in PHP development
Required Skills
PHPMySQLWordPress

Requirements

  • Have senior-level experience in PHP development, including strong WordPress backend development and custom plugin creation expertise.
  • Have experience developing or customizing applications within Invision Community (IPS).
  • Have strong knowledge of MySQL/MariaDB, including queries, data management, and optimization.
  • Have proven experience building and maintaining custom API integrations between multiple platforms.
  • Be able to develop batch scripts for bulk processing, automated operations, and data-related tasks.
  • Have hands-on experience with Git and version control best practices.
  • Be familiar with no-code/low-code automation platforms such as Zapier, Make, or ActiveCampaign.
  • Be able to use AI assistants for prompting, coding, debugging, and productivity, and independently review and validate their output.
  • Have working knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery for basic frontend integrations.
  • Have English proficiency at a minimum B2 level.
  • Have experience with Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) and Memberium.
  • Be familiar with PHPUnit and automated testing.
  • Know SSH, Linux environments, and Apache/nginx server administration.
  • Have experience integrating payment solutions through the Stripe API.
  • Be familiar with ClickUp or similar project management tools.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and enhance backend functionality for WordPress-based membership platforms using custom PHP and plugin development.
  • Build and customize applications within Invision Community (IPS), including backend logic, integrations, and database functionality.
  • Design, implement, and maintain API integrations connecting more than 30 third-party tools and services.
  • Write and optimize batch scripts for bulk operations, data processing, and system maintenance.
  • Create and improve automated workflows using no-code/low-code platforms such as Zapier, Make, and marketing automation tools.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve backend bugs caused by plugin updates, vendor changes, and existing technical debt.
  • Maintain platform stability, security, and performance through proactive monitoring and optimization.
  • Work with the Head of Development to manage technical tasks and reduce operational workload.
  • Coordinate with support teams, external vendors, and infrastructure contacts to troubleshoot issues and implement solutions.
  • Use AI-powered coding assistants while reviewing and validating the resulting code.
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