Mid-Level Web Development Consultant (Remote)

We are looking for a Mid Level Web Developer to work with our development team. This position will contribute to the development of the miscellaneous web based initiatives that are consistent with the company’s roadmap and future. Provide technical advice to aid in the direction of the business’ web development initiatives for clients. Create and maintain project documentation and experience working with QA for testing (mobile and desktop), bug tracking, security patches, etc.

Day-to-day tasks

• Make development website changes to existing sites
• Develop new web tools and functionality using PHP in a WordPress Environment
• Work with Development team to code designs into Wordpress projects

Requirements

Required Skills

• 3+ years experience in web development
• Strong PHP 5.6 - 7.2 Knowledge, Understanding and Development Skills
• Basic MySQL skills - queries, optimization, indexing
• Ability to integrate and understand 3rd party API's in various formats (XML, JSON, etc)
• Application and understanding of common design patterns, security techniques, and best practices.
• Creation of clean, logical, well documented and reusable code
• Good understanding of cross-platform and cross-browser issues
• Wordpress
  • Advanced experience of existing WordPress Core functions
  • Advanced experience with WordPress Custom Themes
  • Development of plugins, widgets and custom post types written to conform with WordPress coding standards
  
  

Preferred and Desired Experience

• Solid Front-end Development Skills a big plus - HTML, CSS, SASS, JavaScript, jQuery & AJAX
• Experience with deployments and automated procedures
• Experience with version control (Git)
• Experience with package management systems and task runners(npm, yarn, gulp, composer etc.)
• Bonus experience with ReactJS, VueJS or NodeJS but not needed
• Bonus experience developing with WordPress ElementorPro
• REST API experience (usage required and development)

Cultural / Character Requirements

• A Team Player
• Ability to get things done without micromanagement within tight deadlines
• Experience in an Agency settings, working with multiple clients at one time
• Demonstrated ability to manage time efficiently
• Strong written and spoken communication skills
• Open to receiving & implementing feedback (client and team based)
• Previous history working remotely w/ team

• Familiarity with Agile/SCRUM workflow's

Location Requirements

• Philadelphia Region Required (within 1 hour of Center City)
• Onsite in Center City, Philadelphia on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

Tasks are assigned through a project management tool. We communicate through internet tools such as Slack and Skype, as well as the occasional onsite meeting. Each role within a project is clearly identified through our process, such that our developers are provided easy-to-follow instructions and close communication with the project manager for that project. Tasks will be very detailed with clear deadlines and direction. Our developers are not required to interface with clients but may do so in certain circumstances as determined by the project manager.

Benefits

• Compensation/salary dependent on experience starting at $30/hour / $55K a year salary
  • Open to freelancers that can commit to a set weekly schedule
• 2 days at home, 3 days in the office. Monday & Fridays we work from home.
• Paid holidays & vacation
• Excellent health insurance & 401k
• Yearly bonuses based on performance
• Creative & interactive office working space in the heart of Philadelphia
• Great team culture with highly skilled smart people that love to work & play (routine recreational outings outings - bowling, team paintball, theme park, etc)