Senior Web Application Engineer

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We are seeking a Senior Web Application Engineer for a full-time, hybrid position based in Los Alamitos, California (two days onsite per week) with a global technology and digital publishing organization. This company builds and supports highly scalable, mission-critical web platforms that power content delivery, membership experiences, eCommerce, and digital services used by professionals and organizations worldwide. The technology stack includes WordPress, PHP, React, JavaScript, TypeScript, and cloud-based integrations.

This is a high-impact opportunity to help modernize large-scale enterprise platforms with global reach. The team is looking for a seasoned engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, working at scale, and influencing the future of a growing digital ecosystem. You’ll gain hands-on ownership of critical systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams in an environment that values performance, accessibility, reliability, and thoughtful engineering. This role offers strong technical growth, exposure to enterprise?level systems, and a balanced hybrid work setup. Required Skills & Experience

7-10+ years of experience building and supporting modern, production-grade web applications

Strong experience with WordPress or Drupal, including custom PHP development and extensibility

Proven experience supporting high-traffic, enterprise-level websites, including eCommerce platforms

Experience integrating RESTful APIs and third-party services

Strong understanding of system design, architectural patterns, and performance optimization

Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, product, design, and business teams

Experience leading or contributing to large technical initiatives or platform-level improvements

Desired Skills & Experience Experience in digital publishing, membership platforms, events, or nonprofit environments

Familiarity with accessibility standards and best practices

Experience working within complex, large-scale web ecosystems

Exposure to modern UI frameworks such as Tailwind CSS What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown

40% Front-End Development (React, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS)

40% Back-End Development (PHP, WordPress/Drupal, API integrations)

20% Architecture, Optimization, and Platform Modernization

Daily Responsibilities

70% Hands-On Development

15% Technical Planning and System Design

15% Team Collaboration and Cross-Functional Work

The Offer

Bonus eligible

You will receive the following benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Vacation Time

Long-term stability within a global organization

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