Web Developer (61814)

Position Summary

International Education Corporation is the leader in post-secondary career education. We invest in our employees and empower students to make a positive and enduring life change. We are seeking a Web Developer to join our corporate Marketing Team in Irvine, CA.

About the Role

The Web Developer is responsible for the design, development, and ongoing optimization of the Company's web-based properties, with WordPress serving as the primary development platform. This position plays a critical role in supporting the Marketing department's digital strategy by delivering technically sound, high-performing web experiences that align with organizational objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize all Company websites and digital properties, with a primary focus on WordPress-based environments including custom theme and plugin development.
• Implement web projects in accordance with approved technical specifications, wireframes, and business requirements, adhering to established quality standards throughout the development lifecycle.
• Support the management of the web project queue in coordination with the Marketing Web Services Manager, including tracking project status, communicating timelines, and ensuring on-time delivery of deliverables.
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve website issues in a timely manner; provide support outside of standard business hours when required to maintain business continuity.
• Integrate and maintain third-party platforms and APIs, including CRM systems, marketing automation tools, analytics platforms, and related technologies.
• Ensure all web properties comply with applicable federal and state regulations and institutional policies, including but not limited to CCPA, CAN-SPAM, TCPA, and ADA/WCAG accessibility standards.
• Uphold web development best practices, including mobile-first responsive design, Core Web Vitals performance standards, and SEO hygiene.
• Maintain proficiency in current and emerging web technologies; familiarity with AI-assisted development tools is preferred and will be considered an asset.

Qualifications

• A minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in web development and interface design.
• Demonstrated experience developing and customizing WordPress environments, including the creation of custom themes and plugins.
• Proficiency in front-end technologies including HTML5, CSS3/SCSS, and JavaScript (ES6+); familiarity with modern frameworks such as Vue.js or React is a plus.
• Solid understanding of PHP, WordPress back-end architecture, and RESTful API integrations.
• Proficiency in version control using Git and familiarity with CI/CD deployment workflows; experience with browser-based debugging tools (e.g., Chrome DevTools) required.
• Experience utilizing Asana for project tracking, task management, and cross-functional coordination.
• UI/UX sensibility with an understanding of user-centered design principles; proficiency with Figma or Adobe Creative Suite is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders and manage multiple concurrent projects independently.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar) is preferred.