PHP Web Developer (Wordpress) (El Salvador)

San Salvador
Interactive: Design, Development, & Project Management /
Full time /
Remote
Who We're Looking For

Desired Education

    • A Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline is preferred.

General Knowledge

    • Strong knowledge of database design and troubleshooting
    • Strong understanding of software development life-cycle and best practices

Experience

    • Strong English (written and verbal). Resume must be in English to be considered.
    • PHP experience
    • Solid project-level experience with PHP / WordPress CMS utilizing Advanced Custom Fields (We do not work with page builders)
    • Solid project-level experience with at least one other open source CMS platform such as Magento, Shopify, Joomla, Drupal, etc.
    • Experience with web-based programming languages
    • Proficiency in a LAMP environment
    • OOP and procedural programming methodologies
    • Standard Compliant HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
    • Git Version control (or other version control software)
    • Browser testing abilities using built in developer tools
    • Previous development firm/agency environment

Qualities

    • Passion for web development
    • Demonstrates ability to get things done
    • Commitment to delivering high-quality and defect-free projects to clients
    • Comfortable with both object-oriented and procedural programming methodologies
    • Capable of individual “deep work”
    • Ability to collaborate with a team to complete projects rapidly
    • Strong time management skills, can meet deadlines consistently
    • Takes direction well, but also able to make decisions and take initiative
    • Strong communication skills
    • Ability to work independently
    • Stays up-to-date on the latest web technologies
    • Professional, dependable, solid work ethic, detail-oriented, dedicated to quality, self-motivated
    • Enjoys solving problems
    • Customer-centric mentality

What You'll Do

    • Coordinate and participate in the programming, implementation, testing, and support of web-based projects using the LAMP solution stack of software
    • Program, develop, and produce data-driven web applications, websites, and mobile apps using machine learning and the latest technology solutions and software
    • Consult with clients and the account team to ensure the use of effective Internet-based technologies for enterprise business applications
    • Debug and problem-solve across a wide variety of open-source and mobile platforms

    • WebFX developers typically work on 60+ projects per year, so there is a high level of variety in work and two days are never the same! Our web-based projects use a variety of frameworks selected on a per-project basis.

Percentage Breakdown

    • 30-50% website maintenance and debugging
    • 40-60% building new functionality
    • 10% consulting with other team members