Job Description

Caseproof is a company that specializes in creating innovative WordPress plugins and services tailored for online businesses. Our products are designed to streamline and automate marketing efforts and payment systems, empowering businesses to elevate their operations and reach new heights of success. By integrating seamlessly with WordPress, our solutions enable entrepreneurs to enhance their online presence and efficiency.



We want all of our users to succeed, by continuing to offer innovative ways of solving their problems. Whether it's new add-ons or unit tests, improving existing features, or fixing bugs, it all helps.



We hope you'll join our remote team.

Overview

We're seeking a Website & Server Administrator who combines growing WordPress expertise with solid server management skills. This mid-level role focuses on maintaining WordPress environments, supporting Laravel applications, and ensuring the stability and performance of various company-managed websites, services, databases, APIs, and servers.



You'll be responsible for both proactive planning and reactive problem-solving, working closely with the Internal Projects Manager to maintain optimal performance, security, and uptime across all web properties. At the discretion of the Internal Projects Manager, you may be assigned to work on web properties related to other company products or projects.

Primary Goal

You will use your knowledge and expertise to ensure the company's web properties are kept up to date, stay online, and are optimized for performance while supporting both WordPress and Laravel-based applications.

Key Responsibilities

WordPress Development & Management

Support and maintain WordPress-based websites (custom themes, plugins, performance optimization)

Manage WordPress multisite installations and complex hosting configurations

Implement WordPress security best practices and performance tuning

Handle WordPress migrations, updates, and troubleshooting

Laravel Application Support

Support and maintain Laravel-based web applications

Collaborate on Laravel development projects and deployment processes

Troubleshoot Laravel application issues and performance optimization

System Administration & Infrastructure

Provision and maintain Linux-based servers (primarily Ubuntu)

Monitor system health and ensure site uptime and performance (99.9% target)

Manage server-related tasks: DNS, SSL certificates, caching strategies, automated backups

Configure and maintain web application firewalls and security protocols

Support Freescout helpdesk system administration and configuration

DevOps & Deployment

Manage Docker containerization for development and production environments

Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Git (via GitHub) for WordPress and Laravel applications

Handle staging and testing environment maintenance with documented workflows

Oversee database administration and optimization (MySQL/PostgreSQL)

Monitoring & Maintenance

Implement and maintain monitoring solutions (New Relic or similar) for performance and error tracking

Conduct regular updates and maintenance of plugins, themes, packages, and dependencies

Perform bi-annual security audits and maintain zero successful security breaches

Regular backup management and quarterly disaster recovery testing

Required Skills

Technical Expertise

2+ years of WordPress development experience (custom themes, plugins, and core functionality)

Proficiency in PHP, JavaScript, and CSS

Working knowledge of LAMP/LEMP stack configuration

Familiarity with Linux server administration (Ubuntu/Debian preferred)

Basic to intermediate AWS and/or GCP experience

Laravel & Modern Development

Working experience with Laravel framework development and deployment

Basic understanding of Laravel ecosystem (Composer, Artisan, Eloquent ORM)

Familiarity with modern PHP development practices

System Administration

Proficiency with terminal emulators and command-line tools

Git version control and basic deployment workflows via GitHub

SSH and remote server management

Basic Docker containerization experience

Willingness to learn Freescout helpdesk system administration

Good troubleshooting and debugging capabilities

Basic database administration knowledge (MySQL/PostgreSQL)

Text editors (Vim, Nano) for configuration file management

Communication & Process

Asynchronous communication via Slack or similar platforms

Ability to document processes and workflows clearly

Capability to work independently with minimal supervision

Strong research skills to determine optimal solutions

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Redis, and CDN implementation

Experience with monitoring tools (New Relic, CloudWatch, or similar)

React.js or other modern JavaScript frameworks

Experience with AI development tools and integration

Advanced Docker and container orchestration (Docker Compose, Kubernetes)

Automated testing frameworks for both WordPress and Laravel

Node.js application debugging and maintenance

Success Criteria

You will be successful in this role when you can:


Provide informed and proactive recommendations for optimizations and improvements

Implement monitoring solutions that ensure web property performance and uptime

Perform research to determine best methods for completing tasks

Triage, debug, and resolve issues efficiently and within a timely manner

Communicate effectively with your manager and other team members

Document processes so other team members can perform critical tasks in your absence

Work independently while completing projects in a timely manner

Create and follow documented processes

Implement automation solutions to improve efficiency of repetitive tasks

Manage deployments from git-hosted repositories effectively

Learn new technologies as needed to fulfill responsibilities

Key Performance Indicators

Web Property Uptime

Maintain 99.9% 30-day average uptime across all web properties through proactive monitoring and rapid issue resolution.

Server Utilization

Maintain average CPU utilization between 40% and 60% through effective resource management and optimization recommendations.

Project Completion Rate

Achieve an average burnup of 80% or greater as measured quarterly, demonstrating consistent project completion and accurate task estimation.

Experience Requirements

2+ years of full stack web development experience

2+ years working with Linux server environments

1+ years with Laravel framework or similar MVC frameworks

Some experience managing WordPress environments in production

Experience with version control systems and deployment workflows

What We Offer

This mid-level role offers excellent growth opportunities to expand your skills in modern web technologies while gaining hands-on experience with critical business applications. You'll have mentorship and support while taking on increasing responsibility for our infrastructure, with clear performance metrics and the autonomy to implement process improvements that drive efficiency and reliability.



Working for a fast-growing bootstrapped company is a rare opportunity, one we consider a lifestyle choice rather than a job choice. Our positions are challenging, but also come with amazing advantages and fulfillment to those who earn them. Here's what we offer.


Competitive Salary. Flexible Schedule - Work from your home. We encourage employees to take the time they need for vacation, to stay healthy, and to spend time with friends and family. We happily provide or reimburse software you'll need as well as books or courses that promote continued learning. We give you the opportunity to solve challenging and meaningful problems that make a difference. Laptop at your five year anniversary. We cover all costs of company travel (including our annual all-company retreat and mini-team meetups). Ability to work with some of the best people in the business through frequent, if not daily, interactions.

And in case you were wondering: no politics, no b.s., and no jerks.



Inclusion Statement:



At MemberPress, we strive to have the broadest possible view of diversity, going beyond visible differences to include the background, experiences, skills, and perspectives that make each person unique. MemberPress is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.