Wordpress Developer

Tenth Revolution Group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Full time

Job summary

A leading enterprise financial institution is seeking a Mid to Senior Level WordPress Web Developer. You will manage high-traffic corporate websites, ensuring performance, scalability, and security. Ideal candidates will possess strong WordPress development skills, particularly in PHP and Git, and will contribute directly to critical business initiatives. This role offers excellent career growth opportunities in a dynamic technology team.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional experience in WordPress Development.
• Proven experience managing enterprise-level, high-traffic WordPress websites.
• Expert-level proficiency in PHP, understanding of WordPress architecture.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary owner and subject matter expert for all WordPress related development.
• Develop and maintain high-performance, responsive WordPress themes and plugins.
• Ensure the security and uptime of high-traffic websites.

Skills

WordPress Development

PHP

Version control (Git)

MySQL

Communication skills

Tools

Docker

WP Engine

React.js

Job description

Tenth Revolution Group provided pay range

This range is provided by Tenth Revolution Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$30.00/yr - $45.00/yr

Mid to Senior WordPress Web Developer – Enterprise Financial Institution

Contract to Hire

An award-winning, globally recognized enterprise financial institution—consistently voted as one of the best places to work—is seeking an experienced Mid to Senior Level WordPress Web Developer to join their dynamic technology team. This organization is seen on a global scale, offering excellent career growth opportunities and the chance to work with some of the latest, most cutting-edge products on the market.

As the resident WordPress expert, you will take ownership of high-traffic corporate websites and lead generation funnels, driving innovation and ensuring performance, scalability, and security. This is a highly visible role within an enterprise environment, where your contributions directly support mission‑critical business initiatives and global impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary owner and subject matter expert for all WordPress‑related development, maintenance, and strategy.
• Develop, customize, and maintain high-performance, responsive WordPress themes and plugins.
• Ensure the security, scalability, and uptime of enterprise‑level, high‑traffic websites.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to implement and manage lead funnels, landing pages, and A/B tests using tools like GTM, GA4, and Zoho.
• Develop custom Gutenberg blocks using React.js to empower content teams.
• Manage all technical aspects of the CMS, including plugin and core updates, version control via Git, and database optimization.
• Build and maintain integrations between WordPress and other business‑critical systems (Salesforce, internal APIs, and marketing automation platforms).
• Partner with software engineers to align on best practices, code standards, and deployment processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, from performance bottlenecks to plugin conflicts.

Skills & Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional experience in WordPress Development.
• Proven experience managing and scaling enterprise‑level, high‑traffic WordPress websites.
• Expert‑level proficiency in PHP and deep understanding of WordPress architecture (hooks, APIs, etc.).
• Strong experience with version control systems (Git) and collaborative workflows.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate with engineers and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency with MySQL and strong database optimization experience in a WordPress context.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with modern CSS frameworks (Tailwind CSS preferred).
• Experience with WP Env and Docker.
• Familiarity with WP Engine for managing environments.
• React.js experience for building custom Gutenberg blocks.
• Hands‑on experience developing custom themes for Full Site Editing (FSE).
• Extensive use of Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) Pro for complex solutions.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated WordPress deployments.
• Knowledge of WCAG and web accessibility standards.