Web Developer

Summary

Join Crowd Favorite as an experienced web developer and leverage your skills to build new features and maintain high-performing content management platforms for enterprise clients. You will implement new features, provide technical support, debug complex issues, optimize system performance, and build custom plugins. This role requires 3+ years of professional PHP development experience, including Laravel and WordPress, along with expertise in TypeScript and Node.js. You should possess a solid understanding of API development, RESTful architecture, and performance optimization. Crowd Favorite offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous time off, family leave, health insurance, a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional PHP development experience, including Laravel applications and WordPress
• TypeScript and Node.js expertise, with experience in modern JavaScript frameworks
• Demonstrated experience maintaining and extending enterprise content management platforms
• Proven ability to debug complex production issues and implement automated testing solutions
• Solid understanding of API development, integration, and RESTful architecture patterns
• Advanced knowledge of performance optimization, caching strategies, and scalable solutions
• Proficiency with version control systems and modern deployment processes
• Experience working with cloud platforms and services like AWS and Cloudflare
• Ability to write clean, maintainable code with comprehensive documentation
• B2 CEFR level of spoken and written English language proficiency

Responsibilities

• Implement new features and maintain existing enterprise platforms
• Provide technical support for business-critical applications
• Debug and resolve complex production issues
• Optimize system performance and implement caching strategies
• Build custom plugins and integrate third-party services
• Monitor and maintain high-traffic production environments
• Perform security updates and maintenance within defined SLAs
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
• Participate in code reviews and technical planning sessions
• Collaborate with senior developers on architecture and best practices
• Contribute to technical documentation
• Support client communications alongside senior team members

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills
• Ability to implement complex features independently
• Understanding of database optimization and query performance
• Experience with modern development tools and practices
• Knowledge of security best practices and updates
• Comfort with command line and server environments
• Experience with build tools and deployment processes
• Experience handling production support tickets
• Ability to prioritize issues based on business impact
• Understanding of monitoring and logging systems
• Experience with performance profiling and optimization
• Knowledge of security best practices and update procedures
• Ability to document issues and solutions clearly
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Ability to explain technical concepts to team members
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Experience working in remote teams
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills

Benefits

• Permissive time off policy, covering holidays, illness, and professional development
• Generous family leave policy
• 3-tier insurance option with United Healthcare, with employer contribution increasing after a year for family coverage
• Fully covered dental, vision, and a small life insurance policy through Guardian Insurance
• Fully covered telemedicine option through Healthiest You, with no copays for visits
• Competitive 401(k) retirement plan with Human Interest, with employer matching up to 4%
• Profit sharing type bonus program (discretionary)
• Provision of company hardware if needed
• Additional workspace items upon request
• All tools and subscriptions at company cost
• Educational accounts for training
• Travel and other costs related to professional development