Jr. Web Developer

WebpageFX is looking for a passionate, efficient Jr. Open Source Web Developer. The Jr. Web Developer works to assist on multiple web projects for a variety of industry leading clients and complete many smaller to medium size programming responsibilities for existing projects while under the mentorship of Lead and Sr. Web Developers.

Responsibilities

Coordinating and participating in the programming, implementation, testing, and support of web-based projects using the LAMP solution stack of software

Programming, developing, and producing data-driven web applications, web sites, and mobile apps using the latest technology solutions and software

Consulting with clients and the account team to ensure the use of effective Internet-based technologies for enterprise business applications

Debugging and problem solving across a wide variety of open source and mobile platforms

Click here to view our award winning portfolio for the types of projects that you would work on. WebpageFX developers typically work on 25+ projects a year so there is a high level of variety in work and two days are never the same!

Our core platforms are WordPress for CMSs, Mangento for ecommerce, Bootstrap for responsive and Zend for custom development but a number of other platforms and technologies are utilized by the WebpageFX Dev Team. Training will be provided on all of our core platforms, tools and technologies.

Skills

Passion for web development, likes to get things done, commitment to delivering high quality and defect free projects to clients – We will train you and build out your skillsets as a Jr. Web Developer.

A Plus if you Have Experience With:
Solid project-level experience at least one open source CMS platform such as (e.g., WordPress, Magento, Joomla, Drupal, etc.)

Comfortable with both object oriented and procedural programming methodologies

Strong knowledge of database design and troubleshooting

Ability to work well individually and on a team, high concurrency (many projects) and fast paced environment required

In-depth knowledge of hand-coded standards compliant HTML5, CSS, XML and JavaScript

Developing custom Web applications

Open source CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress, Joomla!, Drupal, Magento, etc)

CSS3/HTML5

Experience with responsive web design/Bootstramp

Has worked on multiple e-commerce solutions and is well-versed in e-commerce methodologies and best practices

CSS Boilerplates and Frameworks

jQuery

Chrome developer tools

E-commerce development

Strong understanding of software development life-cycle and best practices

Version control (Git preferred)

Mobile app/site development

Browser testing experience

Previous development firm/agency environment

Proficiency in working and developing on Linux

Qualities

Strong time management skills, can meet deadlines consistently

Take direction well, but also able to make decisions and take initiative

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Up-to-date on the latest web technologies

Professional, dependable, solid work ethic, detail-oriented, dedication to quality, self motivated

Enjoys solving problems

Customer-centric mentality

Preferred Education

A Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline is preferred.

Experience

Less than 1 year of open source web development

Opportunities for Growth

WebpageFX grew 250%+ over the past 3 years and merit-based promotional opportunities are abundant for new family members (employees) who meet or exceed position performance metrics.

Fringe Benefits

Excellent health insurance options, 100% dental, 401K, profit sharing options after 2 years, support for new parents (#FamilyFX), flexible start time, 15 days vacation, matching charity contributions, employee coffee bar, ping pong tournaments, casual dress & many other new media agency perks (See http://www.facebook.com/webpagefx/ ).

Recent Awards

Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania (Ranked #1 in 2015 and 2016), Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies in America , and one of the 75 Best Places to Work for Millennials in America 2015 .

Location

Harrisburg, PA in the Moffitt Mansion

Harrisburg ranked as one of the country’s best places to live.

Compensation

$42K to Negotiable (Based on experience and/or GPA & sample projects)