Web Developer

Company Overview

We're a Design & Development company that are looking for a strong creative designer to lead our design team. The candidate will work remotely, and have free independence on time, however very strict requirement on discipline and time management is required, to ensure deadline of projects.

Few Perks:
- Bonuses of ?sed on company performance every 3 months.
- Able to work on various departments to improve self.


Summary

Develops custom, often complex WordPress-based solutions along with PHP framework-based solutions (e.g. Laravel). Aids sales staff, account managers, and others in requirements gathering, web project planning, and general technical questions. Provides leadership in finding/developing new technologies and methods to advance the company’s web offerings. Aids other developers with system design and implementation. Performs server maintenance and monitoring. Supports current client websites by providing technical support.

Key Quantifiable Indicators

Bachelor degree in related field or comparable experience in the web development required. Substantial experience working with similar technologies and environment. Knowledge of PHP, MySQL, HTML/CSS, intermediate JavaScript, DNS, and Linux. Experienced in developing for WordPress; Laravel development experience preferred. Ability to breakdown client problems and develop a software solution from system design to implementation. Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing with good time management skills.

Works with: Principal, brand strategists, brand managers, designers, programmers, development, account service, copywriters, online marketing team members; regularly engaged in internal and client meetings to explore and confirm project scope

Specific Skills

Strong understanding of PHP back-end development.
Good understanding of front-end technologies, including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery.
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of WordPress
Knowledge of PHP frameworks (CodeIgniter, Symfony, Yii, Zend, etc) a plus. Laravel strongly desired.
Knowledge of how to interact with RESTful APIs and formats (JSON, XML) a plus.
Knowledge of change control systems, specifically Git, a plus.


Responsible for

Contributing to “scope of build”
Integrating sliced PSD files (usually already converted to HTML/CSS) into either WordPress or some other proven open source system (note: WordPress is our primary CMS platform); many of our builds are responsive
Developing custom web applications that drive business processes
Setting up e-commerce applications
Monitoring health and uptime of servers (general server admin in a managed services environment; no in-depth configuration required)
Collaborating with design, strategy and sales teams to find solutions for client website projects
Contributing to support of current client websites
Participating in regular company-wide and team meetings
Participating in on-site and off-site client meetings
Growing personal and team member expertise through training, exploring and prospecting


Examples of projects the Developer will work on

Setting up multi-site WordPress builds
Integrating feeds from social networks
Custom developing blogs
Integrating with third-party APIs
Customizing WordPress to support specific functionality
Integrating shopping carts
Building out responsive layouts
Developing wireframe mockups to illustrate possible solutions
CRM integration
Developing new plugins for WordPress
Working with offshore developers on specific project deliverable to assure scope, quality and timely delivery
Developing documentation for complex systems
Minimal front-end development


Additional Requirements

Must be comfortable working with faith-based organizations
An excellent communicator and collaborator
Able to organize and run meetings, leaving with clear objectives and tasks
Comfortable talking with clients (via phone, email and in person)
Detail-oriented in context of a fast-paced environment
Capable of hitting daily deadlines
Exceptional analytical skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Pleasant, personable demeanor (face-to-face, on the phone and via email)
Keen ability to multi-task; self-starter
Capable planner
A strong vocabulary
Teachable spirit
Sense of humor
Compensation: based on experience and skillset


Principal Responsibilities – Senior Web Developer

Web Project Planning 30%
Strategy/New Technologies/New Products 10%
Web Development and Implementation 40%
Server Management/Maintenance 5%
Supporting Internal Growth of Other Developers 10%
Technical Support 5%