Web Developer

Option A Group is seeking a skilled mid-level developer to join our growing team. As a specialist in full-stack modern development, essential skills include PHP, HTML, JavaScript (JS), MySQL, Server-Side Rendering (SSR), and Vue. You will assist our development team in building new websites and maintaining or transitioning older sites. Knowledge of the Quasar framework is a plus. This position offers flexibility: it can be in-person at our Centerbrook, CT office or 100% remote for the right candidate.

The ideal candidate possesses strong front-end development skills, hands-on experience building and maintaining server-side rendered (SSR) websites, and current knowledge of SEO and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) best practices. Key responsibilities include implementing responsive front-end designs, enhancing site performance and accessibility, ensuring content is fully crawlable by search engines and AI platforms, adding structured data and semantic markup, and troubleshooting existing websites.

Preferred experience includes modern JavaScript frameworks, APIs, CMS integrations, technical SEO, schema markup, Core Web Vitals, and Git-based workflows. Please provide examples of relevant SSR and front-end development work.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the development team to understand project requirements and design web solutions.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-structured code using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript/VueJS.
• Assist in the development and implementation of responsive and user-friendly web interfaces.
• Integrate front-end designs with back-end functionality using appropriate technologies.
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging to ensure seamless functionality.
• Assist in website maintenance, updates, and enhancements.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging web development technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within scope.
• Document technical specifications, project details, and development processes.
• Manage existing older applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field; OR equivalent professional experience; OR a combination of education, training, and/or experience.
• Solid understanding of web development principles and best practices.
• Proficiency in PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• MUST be knowledgeable in VueJS 2.0 and 3.0.
• Proficiency with CSS precompilers, such as SASS or LESS.
• Familiarity with front-end frameworks such as Quasar, Bootstrap, Vuetify.
• Solid understanding of back-end development with PHP.
• Strong security practices.
• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git, GitHub).
• Experience with responsive web design and mobile-first development.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn and grow as a developer.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with web development projects (personal or professional).
• Strong knowledge of VueJS (Composition and Options APIs).
• JQuery knowledge is helpful, but not required.
• Understanding of SEO/GEO principles and best practices.
• Experience with web accessibility standards and guidelines.
• Knowledge of web security best practices.
• Experience with access control and encryption.
• Experience with light graphic design/editing.
• Basic Linux administration (cron jobs, etc.).

Compensation Package

• Yearly pay

Work Location

• Remote