Remote PHP/ WordPress Developer

Description:

• Develop web applications using customized, open-source, and off-the-shelf applications and components.
• Maintain and enhance existing web applications and all internal integrated systems.
• Deliver new functionality and change requests for existing applications.
• Participate in the ongoing development of applications that meet the needs of our customers.
• Design and implement user-driven templates, databases, and interfaces for ease of use.
• Develop database-driven web interfaces for rapid, real-time information sharing.
• Develop external web portals allowing users to input and retrieve accurate information.
• Help formulate an effective, responsive design and turn it into a working theme and plugin.
• Conduct website performance tests.
• Troubleshoot content issues and monitor the performance of the live website.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, MIS, or a related discipline is required.
• A minimum of 5 years of PHP development experience is necessary.
• Experience with recent versions of PHP (7.x preferred) is required.
• Relational database setup and use (MySQL 5.6 or later) is essential.
• Experience with WordPress, Hooks, Theming, and Plugins is required.
• Hands-on front-end development utilizing HTML, CSS (or SCSS/SASS/LESS), client-side JavaScript, and jQuery is necessary.
• Knowledge and experience with Git version control and tools including Mercurial and SVN are required.
• Experience with RESTful API usage and implementation is necessary; experience creating/documenting an API is a plus.
• Experience with Redis (or other NoSQL key-value store) is a plus.
• Server and site performance optimization experience is a plus.
• A preferred full-stack developer, but willing to mentor in needed areas.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation is offered.
• A 5-day workweek is provided.
• Flextime is available for employees.
• Competitive health insurance covering employee, spouse, and 4 children is included.
• Wellness programs are offered to promote employee health.
• Employee training programs are available for skill development.
• Opportunities for growth and development within the company are provided.
• Remote working options are available, with IT assets provided for remote employees.
• Mentoring and counseling support are offered.
• A referral bonus is available for employee referrals.
• The position allows for "Work from Anywhere" flexibility, enabling employees to work where they are most comfortable, whether at home, at work, or a combination of both.