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Senior Web Developer / Hybrid in Irvine / React / PHP / Marketing

Irvine, California

Hybrid

Contract

$50/hr - $60/hr

Job Description

This is a contract-to-hire opportunity for a Web Developer based in Irvine, CA (hybrid schedule). Our client is a fast-moving digital organization focused on building and maintaining high-traffic web platforms that support marketing, lead generation, and business operations. The team values autonomy, technical ownership, and modern development practices.

This role is ideal for a mid-to-senior level developer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building custom WordPress solutions from the ground up. You’ll be the go-to expert for all things WordPress, working closely with engineering and marketing teams to ensure the web ecosystem is secure, scalable, and optimized for performance. This is a high-impact role with room to innovate and shape the technical direction of the company’s web presence.

Contract Duration: 6 month contract-to-hire

Required Skills & Experience

• 3–5 years of professional experience in WordPress development

• Proven experience managing and scaling high-traffic WordPress websites

• Expert-level proficiency in PHP and WordPress architecture (hooks, APIs, etc.)

• Strong understanding of MySQL and database optimization

• Solid front-end skills: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+)

• Experience with Git and collaborative version control workflows

• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience with Tailwind CSS and modern CSS frameworks

• Familiarity with Docker and WP Env development environments

• Experience with WP Engine for environment management

• React.js experience for building custom Gutenberg blocks

• Hands-on experience with Full Site Editing (FSE) and custom themes

• Advanced Custom Fields (ACF Pro) expertise

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment workflows

• Understanding of web accessibility standards (WCAG)

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• WordPress & PHP Development

• Front-End Development (React, CSS, JS)

• Systems Integration & API Work

Daily Responsibilities

• 70% Hands-On Development

• 10% Technical Strategy & Ownership

• 20% Team Collaboration & Support

The Offer

• Contract-to-hire

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Vacation Time

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

You will receive the following benefits:

+ Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family

+ Dental & Orthodontia Benefits

+ Vision Benefits

+ Health Savings Account (HSA)

+ Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

+ Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance

+ Hospital Indemnity Insurance

+ 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options

+ Paid Sick Time Leave

+ Legal and Identity Protection Plans

+ Pre-tax Commuter Benefit

+ 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

**Posted by:** Adam Carman

Specialization:

+ Wordpress

+ Software Engineering

+ Php

+ Javascript