Full Stack PHP Developer

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Location
• 100% Remote

Experience Level

Senior Level (5 or more years of relevant experience)

Role Overview

The Internet and Web Engineer – Project Lead is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise web applications within a full Software Development Life Cycle environment. This role provides technical leadership across front-end and back-end development, supports CMS-based solutions, and ensures delivery of scalable, secure, and compliant websites. The position works closely with stakeholders, creative teams, and technical resources to implement high-quality digital solutions in a public sector environment.

Key Responsibilities

Web Application Development & Engineering

• Design, develop, and maintain web-based applications across front-end and back-end layers
• Translate UI designs and business requirements into functional, production-ready websites
• Develop solutions using PHP and open-source technologies on Linux platforms
• Maintain and enhance existing web applications, including PHP-based systems

CMS Development & Deployment

• Develop and configure websites using Drupal and WordPress platforms
• Install, configure, and deploy CMS environments through full lifecycle processes
• Create and modify advanced CMS modules and features
• Apply patches and updates to CMS platforms to ensure performance and security

Architecture & Integration

• Participate in solution design and architecture discussions
• Integrate web applications with internal systems and third-party platforms
• Configure and manage Apache web server environments
• Ensure interoperability, scalability, and maintainability of web systems

Standards, Accessibility & Performance

• Develop cross-browser, standards-compliant web applications
• Ensure compliance with accessibility and disability standards
• Apply best practices in web design, performance optimization, and security
• Identify and remediate vulnerabilities within application code and CMS components

Collaboration, Leadership & Training

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams
• Collaborate with business, creative, and technical stakeholders
• Deliver training and knowledge transfer to end users and technical staff
• Communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences

Project Delivery & Support

• Provide task planning, estimation, and progress tracking for assigned projects
• Support issue resolution and escalation for production systems
• Participate in on-call support including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ensure project delivery meets timelines, quality standards, and budget requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• 5 or more years of experience developing and debugging web-based applications in team environments
• 5 or more years of experience working with Linux, PHP, Drupal, and WordPress
• 5 or more years of experience with HTML, DHTML, CSS, and client-side scripting technologies
• 5 or more years of experience working with relational databases such as SQL or MySQL
• Experience configuring and managing Apache web servers
• Experience with full lifecycle CMS deployment including installation, configuration, and production support
• 5 or more years of experience working in public sector environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Adobe Photoshop
• Experience applying Drupal or other CMS patches
• Knowledge of Adobe Captivate
• Experience developing fillable forms using Adobe tools
• Experience creating original graphics for professional website deployment

Core Skills & Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor team members
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments
• Commitment to delivering secure, accessible, and high-quality web solutions

This is a remote position.