Senior WordPress Developer – Claude AI (MCP) Integration Specialist

## Project Overview We are looking for an experienced WordPress developer with hands-on expertise in AI integrations, specifically Claude AI and Model Context Protocol (MCP), to integrate advanced AI capabilities into existing and new WordPress websites. The ideal candidate should have experience building AI-powered workflows, custom WordPress plugins, API integrations, AI chat interfaces, content automation systems, and secure MCP-based connections between WordPress and Claude. ## Responsibilities * Integrate Claude AI API into WordPress websites * Configure and implement MCP (Model Context Protocol) connections * Build custom WordPress plugins and middleware for AI functionality * Connect WordPress content, forms, databases, and custom post types with Claude * Develop AI-powered assistants, chatbots, and workflow automations * Create secure authentication and API management systems * Implement retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) where needed * Connect external tools, CRMs, and business systems through MCP * Optimize performance, security, and scalability * Document all implementation details and deployment procedures ## Required Skills ### Must Have * Strong WordPress development experience * PHP, MySQL, JavaScript * WordPress Plugin Development * WordPress REST API * Claude API Integration * MCP (Model Context Protocol) implementation * AI Agent development * Prompt engineering * Git/GitHub version control ### Preferred * Python or Node.js * LangChain * Vector databases * RAG implementations * OpenAI, Claude, Gemini integrations * CRM integrations * AWS, DigitalOcean, or Cloud hosting experience ## Example Use Cases The developer should be comfortable building: * AI-powered customer support agents * Website content generation systems * AI knowledge base assistants * Lead qualification agents * AI-enhanced booking and service websites * Business workflow automation systems * Multi-agent AI architectures connected to WordPress ## Deliverables * Fully functional Claude AI integration * MCP server/client setup * Secure API architecture * Admin dashboard controls * Documentation and deployment guide * Testing and bug fixes ## Screening Questions 1. Have you integrated Claude AI into WordPress before? 2. Have you implemented MCP (Model Context Protocol) in a production environment? 3. Share links to relevant AI or agent-based projects. 4. Which MCP frameworks and tools have you worked with? 5. How would you connect Claude with WordPress content and user data securely? 6. Have you built AI agents that interact with external systems or APIs? 7. What is your preferred architecture for WordPress + Claude + MCP? ## Proposal Requirements Please include: * Relevant portfolio links * GitHub profile * Examples of Claude or AI agent projects * Estimated timeline * Technical approach for WordPress + Claude + MCP integration