Web Developer - Smart Gauge Staffing LLC

Short Description

VSP - Web Developer (PHP)

IN PERSON IVS ONLY

ON SITE REQUIRED: 4 days/week (please see additional info below)

Complete Description

IN PERSON IVS ONLY (No Exceptions)

ON SITE REQUIRED: Currently, the VSP team generally works 4 days on site and 1 day off based on the Governor’s directive. This is subject to change in either direction. Depending on project demands, there may be weeks where on-site presence is required 5 days a week. Candidates need to plan to be on site 4 days a week and be available as needed.

About the Role

The Virginia State Police is seeking a Web Developer in the IT Division. Reporting to the Website Coordinator, this position joins a highly dynamic and results-oriented team. The role is pivotal in providing enhancements and security for multiple WordPress applications, supporting highway safety, emergency messaging, lead acquisition, and several public outreach programs. Responsibilities include:

• Working across the full stack to build, maintain, and optimize scalable, distributed features and solutions for positive user experiences across desktop and mobile.
• Developing new features in support of business and project requirements.
• Managing vendor support as needed for maintenance and enhancement.
• Working with agile development methodologies, adhering to best practices, and pursuing continued learning opportunities.

Requirements

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in information sciences, computer science, or a related field; considerable software implementation experience.
• Proficiency in PHP.
• Understanding of WordPress architecture.
• Understanding of SQL.
• Understanding of REST API.
• Ability to work as a team member on web development projects end-to-end.
• Proven knowledge of back-end/infrastructure maintenance and optimization and UX/UI principles.
• Knowledge of front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Knowledge of secure coding practices.
• Outstanding communication skills.

Skills

• Considerable software implementation experience: Required, 5 Years
• Proficiency in PHP: Required, 5 Years
• Understanding of WordPress architecture: Required, 5 Years
• Understanding of SQL: Required, 5 Years
• Understanding of REST API: Required, 5 Years
• Ability to work as a team member on web development projects end-to-end: Required, 5 Years
• Proven knowledge of back-end/infrastructure maintenance and optimization and UX/UI principles: Required, 5 Years
• Knowledge of front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript: Required, 5 Years
• Knowledge of secure coding practices: Required, 5 Years
• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in information sciences, computer science, or a related field: Required
• Outstanding communication skills: Required

Global Candidate Requirements

• If selected, interviews are conducted on-site only (No exceptions). Does the candidate agree to an on-site interview if selected?
• If selected, the candidate will need to plan to be on site 4 days a week and be available to be on site as needed (potentially 5 days) if the work or manager requires it. Does the candidate agree to this arrangement?
• If selected and the offer is accepted by the candidate, VSP conducts a separate fingerprint criminal background check. The offer is contingent upon the candidate passing this check. Please ensure the candidate is aware and can pass the VSP FP check.

Agency Interview Type

In Person Only

Work Arrangement

Onsite