[Remote] Junior-Mid Web & Operations Developer
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Blue Collar Success Group helps home service companies in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical accelerate their path to success while operating with integrity and purpose. The Junior-Mid Web & Operations Developer will support web development, API integrations, marketing automation, quality assurance, site maintenance, and Tier-2 technical support while developing broader systems operations expertise alongside the Technology Manager.
Responsibilities
- Write clean, foundational PHP, JavaScript, and HTML/CSS snippets to extend WordPress and WooCommerce functionality beyond off-the-shelf limits
- Build, maintain, and troubleshoot data flows across HubSpot and Zapier using native tools, webhooks, and custom script blocks (JS/PHP)
- Basic understanding of REST APIs to connect third-party platforms and maintain reliable data pipelines
- Build and optimize responsive page layouts in Elementor when custom code isn't required
- Practice web security best practices, including sanitizing inputs, escaping output, and secure API key management
- Build and test event workflows, customer journeys, and transactional triggers within HubSpot
- Create custom HubSpot reports and dashboards to provide clear operational metrics for leadership
- Support, connect, and maintain secondary operational platforms across our ecosystem (e.g., SimpleTexting, AddEvent, SEMrush) to ensure clean data flow across channels
- Serve as the internal technical expert and secondary escalation point on our client support desk
- Partner with our primary Client Specialist to investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve technical inquiries, bug reports, and integration questions submitted by our members
- Translate technical fixes or workarounds into clear, accessible explanations that the Client Specialist or client can easily understand
- Support the Tech Manager in co-managing our external software development agency partner by reviewing code deployments in staging, testing builds (UAT), and managing tickets in Jira and Slack
- Maintain overall site health, execute plugin updates, perform performance tuning, and stage weekly blog posts
- Assist with basic Google Workspace administrative tasks (user provisioning, shared drive permissions, domain/DNS updates) alongside our external IT security partner
Skills
- A self-motivated growth mindset. You are passionate about expanding your technical skills, taking feedback well during code reviews, and continually leveling up under the guidance of our Tech Manager
- Solid core knowledge of PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS/SASS, with an eagerness to learn modern web APIs and advanced functions
- Hands-on experience tweaking WordPress sites, working with hooks/filters, understanding page builders (Elementor), and working with basic WooCommerce functions
- Basic understanding of REST APIs, JSON formatting, and webhooks. Familiarity with running basic MySQL database queries and understanding WP database structures is a plus
- Understanding of basic web security best practices (sanitizing inputs, escaping data, secure handling of API credentials)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to translate technical concepts into clear language for non-technical clients and internal team members
- Diagnostic mindset. You take pride in digging into software logs, reading technical documentation, and testing hypotheses in sandbox environments to solve root causes
- Comfortable using modern AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, GitHub Copilot) to accelerate coding and research - paired with the critical thinking to independently audit and test AI output
- Dedicated, distraction-free home office. Located in ET, CT, or MT time zones and available 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM local time
- Ability to travel 1 - 2 times per year to support our semi-annual client events on-site, concluding with team bonding time on the final day
- Close proximity to a major airport preferred
- Experience or interest in learning marketing automation tools ( HubSpot ) or iPaaS tools ( Zapier )
- Familiarity with project management and async collaboration tools ( Jira , Slack )
- Exposure to EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) principles
- Prior exposure to or background in the residential home services industry (HVAC, plumbing, electrical)
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid medical plan: comprehensive medical coverage fully covered for the employee, effective the first of the month following 60 days of employment.
- Options for dental, vision, short/long-term disability, and family coverage.
- Company-paid $10,000 life insurance policy fully funded by the company.
- 401(k) plan with company matching up to 4%.
- Flexible vacation and personal time based on performance and manager approval, plus 8.5 paid company holidays.
- Company-provided PC laptop plus a one-time $200 Office Essentials Stipend for home workspace setup.
- Hands-on technical mentorship from the Technology Manager, plus company-funded technical certifications, courses, and skills training.
- Remote work in a remote-first organization.
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