Wordpress Backend Developer

Job Description

WordPress Backend Developer Wanted! At Store Transform Join our team as a WordPress Backend expert! 2-3+ years of experience required. Skills: PHP, WordPress core, plugins (BuddyBoss, LearnDash), hooks/filters, jQuery, WooCommerce, security best practices, GitHub version control, speed optimization, Ajax, database queries. Key Responsibilities: WordPress Core & Plugin Development Develop custom plugins and extend existing functionality using hooks (actions & filters). Enqueue scripts/styles properly for both frontend and admin areas. Ensure backend code is optimized, modular, and secure using sanitization, validation, and nonces. Performance & Security Optimization Implement caching strategies, lazy loading, database query optimization, and code profiling. Follow security best practices to prevent XSS, CSRF, and SQL injection. LearnDash LMS Customization Programmatically enroll users into courses and control course progression. Customize LearnDash lesson flow, auto-complete logic, prerequisites, and user reporting. Work with LearnDash Groups and Group Leaders, including custom access logic. BuddyBoss Platform Extensions Customize BuddyBoss profiles and add/edit custom profile fields. Modify or add new tabs in the “My Profile” section. Work with BuddyBoss Activity Feed, Notifications API, and restrict forums based on LearnDash progress or memberships. WooCommerce Integration & Customization Create custom product types, pricing logic (e.g., volume-based or tiered pricing). Customize WooCommerce checkout process (adding/removing fields, validation). Trigger post-purchase actions (e.g., enroll in courses, apply tags, send emails). Work with WooCommerce Subscriptions and Memberships with conditional logic. CRM & Marketing Automation Integrations Integrate platforms like Groundhogg, FluentCRM, AffiliateWP, WP Fusion, Uncanny Automator, ActiveCampaign with WordPress, LearnDash, and WooCommerce. Build automations based on user activity (e.g., unlock content after forum participation). Generate and use dynamic shortcodes based on user meta, CRM tags, or LearnDash progress. Required Skills: Strong PHP and MySQL skills with WordPress coding standards. In-depth experience with LearnDash, BuddyBoss, WooCommerce. Familiarity with REST API, AJAX, and custom post types/meta. Experience with CRMs and marketing automation tools. Git version control and familiarity with staging workflows. Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in eLearning or membership sites. Working knowledge of JavaScript/jQuery for minor frontend needs. Exposure to WP-CLI, Docker, or CI/CD pipelines.