Website Developer (WordPress + Security + Stripe)

The Language Doctors, Inc. (TLD) is seeking a U.S.-based freelance Website Developer with strong experience in WordPress, website security, Stripe integration, and Cloudflare. This role supports our IT/Security team in securing, improving, and optimizing our web properties. Responsibilities • Remove backdoors, malware, injected code, and unauthorized admin access • Secure and harden WordPress installations (themes, plugins, permissions, database) • Troubleshoot performance, plugin conflicts, and PHP/MySQL issues • Review and optimize • Cloudflare (WAF, caching, DNS, SSL/TLS) • Connect and configure Stripe on the website backend • API keys, webhooks, checkout flows, testing → production • Manage backups, staging environments, and safe deployment procedures • Document findings and recommend security improvements Required Qualifications • U.S.-based independent contractor • 4+ years of WordPress development & administration • Proven experience removing malware/backdoors and securing compromised sites • Strong understanding of: • PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML/CSS • OWASP Top 10 and secure coding practices • DNS, SSL, WAFs, server logs • Hands-on Stripe integration experience (not just plugin-level) • Experience with Cloudflare security configuration • Familiarity with Git, SSH/SFTP, cPanel/Plesk Preferred (Not Required) • Experience in compliance-driven organizations (NIST/DFARS/HIPAA) • Basic AWS experience (S3, Route53, CloudFront, Lightsail) • Understanding of CI/CD workflows and version control best practices The Language Doctors is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. • Visit our website at www.thelanguagedoctors.org to learn more about us Apply tot his job