***Candidate must be a United States Citizen and reside in California***
Island Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply.
Are you ready to take your web development career to new heights? Look no further than Island Technologies. As a premier IT Services and Web Development company, we offer an extraordinary opportunity to work on diversified, challenging, and exhilarating development projects that will propel your coding skills to the next level. Island Technologies is seeking a highly motivated and experienced PHP Full Stack Web Developer - Level 1 to join our dynamic development team.
If you possess a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in web development, along with a profound understanding of both front-end and back-end technologies, we eagerly await your application. At Island Technologies, we thrive on pushing boundaries and tackling exciting projects that require innovative solutions. Join our team and immerse yourself in a dynamic environment where your passion for coding will thrive.
Skill and Education Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or professional certification equivalent
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a Full Stack Web Developer
- Willingness to work from our office in Granada Hills, CA. After a 90 review period, hybrid or full remote work will be considered
- Good working knowledge using Laravel or other similar web-application Frameworks
- Excellent knowledge of PHP
- Excellent knowledge of CSS preprocessors (Less, Sass, SCSS).
- Excellent knowledge of JavaScript, JavaScript Libraries, and JavaScript Toolkits.
- Excellent knowledge of popular CSS Frameworks for developing responsive and mobile-first applications such as Bootstrap, Foundation, and HTML5 Boilerplate.
- Experience with popular eCommerce Platforms
- Working knowledge of GIT or similar revisioning software
- Practical experience working in Agile and project teams
- Experience with WordPress, Drupal and Square Space
- Knowledge of accessibility (Section 508, WCAG) and usability best practices and techniques
- Ability to construct SQL database schema’s and SQL Query Commands
- Excellent documentation and interpersonal skills
- Practical knowledge of Test-Driven Development techniques.
- Experience integrating Third Party APIs
- Understanding of layout aesthetics
- Basic experience with AWS and/or cloud computing
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong written and verbal skills
Work Condition Abilities and Requirements
- Legal authorization to work directly for a US company
- Ability to climb two flights of stairs
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other devices
- Ability to work from Island's office in Granada Hills; after a 90 day review period, hybrid/remote work will be considered by department manager.
- Island Technologies operates from 9 am‐5:30 pm (PST); therefore, your work schedule will coincide with the operating hours of Island Technologies, unless otherwise approved by department manager
- Due to the job duties and requirements of your position, you may be required to work after hours or respond to emergency issues during non-working hours
Key Responsibilities
- Interpret written business requirements and technical specification documents.
- Build and maintain core PHP and Web based applications.
- Recommend code and design optimizations to improve the scalability of applications and maximize performance.
- Provide project estimates of turnaround time to set client & manager expectations.
- Program pre-designed web applications and websites.
- Perform Quality Control and test all output, as well as identify and resolve any technical problems or security holes that may arise.
- Suggest and present solutions to programming and data management challenges.
- Gather and organize project requirements, code and test independently, as well as, work jointly with the development team.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. In addition, this job description is subject to change. Employee will be notified of any change.
About Island Technologies:
Island Technologies is a renowned IT Services and Web Development company specializing in tailor-made solutions. With a strong presence in the industry for over 25 years, we have built a solid reputation for our exceptional team of talented developers who constantly strive to work on cutting-edge projects that make a meaningful impact.
At Island Technologies, we foster a culture that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning. We take pride in offering competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and abundant opportunities for professional growth.