PHP Web Developer II

Apply Job Type Full-time Description JOB DESCRIPTION Title: PHP Web Developer II - Hybrid Full-time or Part-time: Full-time Department: Computer Services Reports To: Manager of Technical Services Employment Category: Salary JOB SUMMARY This job requires multiple days in the office weekly in Augusta, GA. The PHP Web Developer II is responsible for the creation and implementation of a wide variety of Web-based products and applications using PHP, JavaScript, CSS, DHTML, AJAX, JQUERY and MySQL with minimal supervision. This position requires an initiative-taking, multitasking and creative individual who is excited about learning and developing solid solutions for the organization's next generation web platforms. In this position you will collaborate with the departmental leaders to translate complex business initiatives into innovative solutions. A can-do attitude, with the ability to energize and work with cross-functional teams is required. The position requires a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail, high energy, problem solving, forward thinking and the ability to adapt to changing business requirements. All of this while providing consistent and reliable IT solutions for the end user. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Designing and working with MySQL tables and queries.
• Develop modular, reusable code that is scalable and optimized.
• Conduct unit and end-to-end testing as well as stress tests and performance tuning.
• Integrate 3rd party software and toolsets through documented SDK's.
• Document system changes, problems, and communications.
• Investigate, analyze, and make recommendations to management regarding technology improvements, upgrades, and modifications.
• Manage workloads and meet project scopes, deadlines, and schedules.
• Ensure a consistent look and feel across all web sites, promoting uniform fonts, formatting, icons, images, layout, and creating the appropriate templates to assist content authors.
• Administer website permissions for end users who require access to edit content.
• Perform other related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-4 years of experience designing and implementing well documented, efficient PHP 7.x+ code
• Experience using and creating APIs
• Responsive/Mobile CSS Design using templates and frameworks
• Experience creating and using and optimizing MySQL databases
• Experience with LAMP technologies (Linux/ Apache/ MySQL/ PHP)
• Experience with front-end tools such as JavaScript, CSS and jQuery
• Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills.
• Must be able to develop and troubleshoot complex software systems that run in mixed environments including Linux, Unix and/or Windows.
• Experience with Git and code versioning.
• Organizational skills in file management with a large variety of file types.
• Strong analytical and teamwork skills.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. or B.A. degree in Computer Science preferred or equivalent work experience.
• 2-4 years' experience in internet web authoring or related experience.
• CMS, NodeJS, React, WordPress, GitHub, and PHP Storm experience would be a plus.
• Experience with large databases and commercial web sites.
• Experience using web development IDEs (Experience with JetBrains a plus)
• Good understanding of the organization's goals and objectives.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. General office/remote work setting, typically the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work, usually at a computer terminal - with short breaks or lunch period. However, there may be some bending/stooping, reaching above shoulder level, walking; standing; carrying of light items such as papers, books or packages of up to 25 pounds. Should be able to hear & speak clearly using phone / headset to communicate with business partners; be able to navigate, view & enter information on the computer. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. This position will remain posted until filled. Salary Description $70,000.00 Minimum Annual Salary