Web Developer Wordpress (Contract-to-hire)

We are seeking an experienced Web Developer to join a fast-paced, collaborative development team supporting multiple high-visibility web platforms. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on developer with strong expertise in WordPress, PHP, and Symfony who thrives in lean environments and can make an immediate impact.

In this role, you’ll develop custom web solutions, modernize existing websites, build integrations, and contribute to digital transformation initiatives that directly support business operations.

What You’ll Be Doing:

WordPress Development

• Develop and maintain custom WordPress themes and plugins
• Build scalable, secure, and maintainable WordPress solutions
• Enhance existing websites and create new functionality based on business needs
• Participate in website modernization and CMS migration projects

PHP & Backend Development

• Build and maintain backend applications using object-oriented PHP
• Develop solutions leveraging Symfony and related frameworks
• Create reusable, scalable, and maintainable code
• Design and support REST APIs and third-party integrations

Integrations & Authentication

• Develop integrations with internal and external systems
• Support Single Sign-On (SSO) and authentication initiatives
• Integrate with CRM platforms, email systems, donation platforms, and other business applications

AI-Assisted Development

• Leverage tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI platforms to improve efficiency and code quality
• Apply security, privacy, and quality controls to AI-assisted development
• Identify opportunities for workflow automation and process improvement

Collaboration & Quality

• Partner with developers, designers, project managers, and stakeholders to deliver solutions
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to development best practices
• Maintain technical documentation and development processes
• Track and communicate project progress using Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft Teams, * Contract-to-hire opportunity with long-term potential
• Work on business-critical, high-visibility web platforms
• Collaborative and agile development environment
• Opportunity to contribute to modernization and digital transformation initiatives
• Immediate impact and ownership of meaningful projects

5+ years of professional web development experience in

• WordPress development (custom themes, plugins, backend architecture)
• PHP development
• Symfony framework
• REST API development and integrations
• Git version control and development best practices
• HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and responsive web design

Strong Experience with:

• Third-party integrations and business applications
• Development, Test, and Production environments
• Working independently and contributing with minimal onboarding

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, related field, or equivalent professional experience

Preferred Qualifications:

AWS or other cloud platform experience

CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

GitHub Actions and automated deployment workflows

Docker, Vagrant, Chef, Python, or related infrastructure tools

Experience with Vue.js or other modern JavaScript frameworks

Database design, backup, and recovery knowledge

Familiarity with Laravel, Doctrine, Java, or Django

Pay Details: $50.00 to $65.00 per hour

Search managed by: Kenny Iloka

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance