Senior Developer

bytes.co

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION:

You are the lead developer for our more complicated site builds and software integrations. This will include architecting and defining solutions to complex technical problems, software interactions, or front end design issues. You will be a source of great ideas, inspiration and support for our Engineering Team while helping to build and update websites using open source solutions like WordPress and Magento. You will work individually or with a small team to help support our wide range of existing websites and 3rd party integrations. You will also be tasked with developing innovative product solutions according to both internal and external needs.

This is a full time, salaried position with benefits and option to work remotely.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

While working independently and as a collaborative member of a small team, your responsibilities will include:

• Build and update websites using HTML5, CSS3 (SCSS/Sass, Bootstrap, Responsive methodologies), JavaScript (jQuery & node.js)


• Build and maintain backend software, databases (MySQL/mariadb) and systems to drive functionality for websites


• Deliver new website options or functionality based on client requests, continued feedback, and creative problem solving


• Work collaboratively with team members to help identify and fix bugs


• Be comfortable with rapidly changing projects according to daily needs and tracking billable hours


• Provide regular status updates to Project Managers or Business Development Team


• Identify solutions that can be applied to improve the accuracy, efficiency, and functionality of existing and new web applications


• Work quickly and efficiently to meet tight deadlines and budget requirements


• Stay current on industry trends, best practices, emerging technologies

REQUIREMENTS:

• Advanced PHP development experience


• Intermediate Linux development experience


• Intermediate or greater MySQL/MariaDB development experience


• Intermediate to advanced frontend web skills with HTML, CSS, JS, and using pre-processors and frameworks


• Intermediate WordPress development experience plugins, themes, API


• Beginner to intermediate Python, shell script, and Docker experience


• Functional understanding of Apache, nginx and other web server software


• Functional understanding of how the Internet works and how the pieces fit together: HTTP, TLS, DNS, role of web servers, email servers


• Experience troubleshooting and diagnosing misbehaving web applications

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS:

• Curiosity


• Persistence


• Self-awareness


• Humility

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