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Senior WordPress Web Developer (Enterprise Websites)

Location: Fully Remote (U.S.)
Employment Type: 12-Month W2 Contract
Compensation: $70-$78/hour W2 (based on experience)
Company: Russell Tobin is supporting a leading global technology organization in the search for a Senior WordPress Web Developer to join their Central Web Development team.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior WordPress Web Developer to help build, maintain, and enhance large-scale marketing and informational web properties. This role is ideal for a developer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and has a strong foundation in enterprise WordPress development.

This position will focus on developing new features, maintaining existing WordPress applications, improving site performance, and supporting high-visibility web experiences used by millions of users worldwide. The ideal candidate brings a security-first mindset, strong PHP and JavaScript expertise, and experience working with modern AI-assisted development tools.

This is a 12-month W2 contract opportunity with potential for extension based on performance and business needs.

What You''ll Do

• Develop and maintain enterprise-scale WordPress websites and applications.
• Build custom WordPress themes and plugins from the ground up.
• Enhance and expand existing site functionality using PHP and JavaScript.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues across WordPress codebases.
• Improve website performance, scalability, responsiveness, and accessibility.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Conduct code reviews and contribute to technical documentation.
• Follow secure coding practices and proactively identify opportunities to reduce risk.
• Utilize AI-powered development tools such as Claude and DevMate to accelerate delivery while maintaining code quality.
• Support ongoing technical maintenance and continuous improvements across multiple web properties.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional web development experience.
• Proven experience developing WordPress websites and applications using PHP and JavaScript.
• Demonstrated experience building custom WordPress themes and plugins from scratch.
• Strong understanding of WordPress architecture, including:
  • Hooks and filters
  • WordPress PHP APIs
  • Block Editor (Gutenberg)
  • REST API
• Strong proficiency with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern web development best practices.
• Experience optimizing website performance and troubleshooting production issues.
• Knowledge of web accessibility, maintainability, and responsive design principles.
• Experience working independently and managing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with WordPress VIP.
• Background supporting enterprise-scale or high-traffic WordPress environments.
• Experience working within large technology, media, or global enterprise organizations.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development workflows and tools such as Claude and DevMate.
• Previous experience supporting large-scale marketing or content-driven web platforms.
• Prior experience supporting major technology companies is a plus.
• Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science or related field preferred but not required.

What Success Looks Like

• Delivering high-quality features, bug fixes, and maintenance work efficiently.
• Supporting reliable and secure web experiences at enterprise scale.
• Effectively leveraging AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity.
• Adapting quickly to changing priorities while maintaining strong engineering standards.
• Contributing to stable, performant, and maintainable WordPress platforms.

Why Join?

• Work on high-visibility web properties for one of the world''s most recognized technology organizations.
• Gain experience supporting enterprise-scale WordPress environments.
• Operate in a modern engineering culture that embraces AI-assisted development.
• Enjoy a fully remote work environment.
• Take ownership of impactful projects involving feature development, technical maintenance, and platform improvements.
• Potential contract extension based on performance and business needs.

Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Russell Tobin is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us. 
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
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