Senior Web Developer

DataFielder is a woman-minority certified (MBE) staffing and consulting services agency. Our mission is to provide organizations with exceptional talent while advocating for diverse and underrepresented groups.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Web Developer to join a dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess a profound knowledge in building high-performance websites and APIs using PHP-based technologies. Your experience with popular open-source Content Management Systems (CMS) including Craft CMS, WordPress, and Magento will play a crucial role in the success of our projects. This is a permanent position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and expertise in the development and deployment of performant websites and APIs using PHP-based solutions.
• Play a central role in client and team meetings, ensuring clear communication and driving projects to successful completion.
• Act as a mentor and guide for team members, fostering a culture of growth, knowledge sharing, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Troubleshoot complex technical challenges, employing your deep understanding of software design, caching mechanisms, authentication processes, and performance optimization.

  Key Qualifications:

• A minimum of 6 years of experience in developing complex PHP solutions.
• At least 4 years of hands-on experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript in web page development.
• 2-4 years of practical experience with Craft CMS and Magento.
• Proficiency in using Composer for dependency management and understanding of deployment pipelines.
• Extensive experience in building and integrating with RESTful APIs.
• Strong SQL skills, with the ability to create queries across complex data sets.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in developing websites and custom plugins for WordPress.
• In-depth knowledge of software design patterns, automated testing, continuous integration, and thoughtful refactoring.
• Exceptional debugging skills with the ability to resolve intricate issues related to caching, authentication, and performance.
• The capability to deliver clean, maintainable code that minimizes the need for rework.
• Strong mentoring skills, with a focus on empathy and assisting team members in overcoming technical hurdles.
• Excellent remote communication skills, and the ability to provide proactive updates on project status.

Work Environment:

You will be a key member of a small, cross-disciplinary team comprised of developers, a client strategist, user experience specialists, and product designers. Our team adheres to a Scrum methodology tailored to meet the unique demands of agency work. This role will require you to wear multiple hats and engage directly with various clients, ensuring a varied and dynamic work experience.