Web Developer

Summary

Join TorkLaw, a leading personal injury law firm, as a Web Developer and contribute to the development, maintenance, and optimization of our web applications. This remote position offers flexibility while working in a collaborative environment. You will design, develop, and maintain web applications, ensuring functionality, performance, and scalability. Collaboration with designers and other developers is key to creating user-friendly websites and applications. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience, proven web development experience, and proficiency in various front-end and back-end technologies. TorkLaw offers a competitive salary and benefits including paid time off, medical insurance, 401k matching, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience as a Web Developer or in a similar role, with a strong portfolio showcasing completed projects
• Proficiency in front-end technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks such as React
• Experience with back-end technologies such as Node.js, Express, or Python
• Familiarity with database management systems (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL)
• Proficiency in version control systems, particularly Git
• Strong understanding of responsive design principles and mobile-first design
• Knowledge of web performance optimization techniques
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with great attention to detail
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in agile development environments

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain web applications, ensuring functionality, performance, and scalability
• Collaborate with designers, product managers, and other developers to create user-friendly, visually appealing websites and applications
• Optimize web applications for maximum speed, scalability, and responsiveness
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, adhering to industry best practices
• Debug and troubleshoot issues across the application lifecycle
• Stay up to date with emerging web development technologies and frameworks
• Implement web performance optimization techniques and ensure cross-browser compatibility
• Manage version control systems and participate in code reviews to ensure quality

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays annually
• 10 days of paid vacation annually
• 6 days of sick leave annually
• Medical insurance
• 401(k) with 4% fully vested safe-harbor company match
• Communications stipend for remote employees
• Training and continuing education budget
• Regular firm events (happy hours, team building, holiday party, etc)
• Laptops are replaced every 3 years. After 3 years, your work laptop will become your personal laptop