Motion Recruitment is hiring: Senior Web Developer / Hybrid in Irvine / React /

Overview Senior Web Developer / Hybrid in Irvine / React / PHP / Marketing — contract-to-hire opportunity. 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. Responsibilities 70% Hands-On Development 10% Technical Strategy & Ownership 20% Team Collaboration & Support WordPress & PHP Development Front-End Development (React, CSS, JS) Systems Integration & API Work What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown WordPress & PHP Development Front-End Development (React, CSS, JS) Systems Integration & API Work Qualifications 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) 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. Posted By: Adam Carman #J-18808-Ljbffr