PHP Developer

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 119,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a PHP Web Developer to join the WebDev team supporting an EPA project under the MAINES contract. The role focuses on PHP web development, APIs interaction, and migration activities in a client-facing capacity.

The position requires 3+ years of IT experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work across matrixed teams. Remote work options are available with a US-focused deployment.

Qualifications

• BA/BS, Technical Training, Certification(s), or Degree.
• 3+ years of Computer Science/Information Technology experience.
• Highly proficient problem-solving ability.
• Ability to apply principles of process improvement & best practices in process documentation.
• Ability to independently provide direct support in a client-facing role.
• Ability to manage multiple, high-priority projects, tasks, and deadlines and shift focus as necessary.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Superior oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Must work well under pressure.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Solid organizational skills, including attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Technical Skillset & Technology Stack (3+ years practical experience within an organization, unless otherwise stated):
• PHP web development experience.
• JavaScript development experience.
• Moderate experience with Oracle Database, or other such as SQL Server, MySQL.
• Practical experience using Bitbucket (Git) or other Version control system.
• Data entry optimization, form improvements, data analysis and optimization (with respect to Oracle database).
• Familiarity with Administrator role in a Cpanel environment.
• AWS/Azure familiarity [Preferred].
• Familiarity with Atlassian suite tools (Jira, Confluence, BitBucket) used for issue. ticketing, backlog, Scrum board
• Ability to supervise both people and process.

Responsibilities

• Develops, codes, deploys, and maintains web applications and websites. Test and create contingency plans for optimal website usability and connectivity.
• Analyzes customer requirements and provides websites according to the client’s wide range of moderately complex specifications and needs.
• Collaborates with graphics and web designers to develop web applications and websites.
• Provides thorough testing and finalization of web applications and websites for next level production.
• Maintains and recommends moderately complex updates to websites ensuring changes are implemented without disruption.
• Creates and implements moderately complex contingency plans in preparation of website outages.
• Builds upon current knowledge of relevant programming that will enhance web applications and websites overall functionality.
• Provides guidance and leadership to less-experienced web developer personnel

Skills

PHP web development

JavaScript

Oracle DB

SQL/Databases

Bitbucket

Git

APIs

CPanel

AWS

Azure

Jira

Confluence

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

Bitbucket (Git)

Cpanel

Jira

Confluence

AWS

Azure

Job description

Type of Requisition:

Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

NACI (T1)

Job Family:

Software Engineering

Skills:

Application Development, Oracle Database, Web Applications

Certifications:

None

Experience:

3 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Seeking a PHP Web Developer to join the Web Application and Development (WebDev) team. This is a newly created role that provides critically needed support to a dedicated web application project within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), working as part of the Managed Application, Infrastructure, Networking, Enterprise, and Security Services (MAINES) contract. The Web Developer Sr. works in unison with several matrixed teams across client and contractor organizations. This role regularly interfaces with clients, software developers, and other technical personnel and functions as a primary technical point of contact and must be experienced and comfortable in a client-facing role.

An individual in this role will be primarily tasked with PHP web development and will regularly interact with endpoints and have a working understanding of APIs. The migration effort will require working with customer to analyze the existing features and functionality to determine precise requirements and incorporating improvements into the migrated application. The migration is expected to be a multi-year effort, and once completed, this role will continue to provide ongoing, regular monitoring and maintenance of the application.

General position duties include, but are not limited to:

• Develops, codes, deploys, and maintains web applications and websites. Test and create contingency plans for optimal website usability and connectivity.
• Analyzes customer requirements and provides websites according to the client’s wide range of moderately complex specifications and needs.
• Collaborates with graphics and web designers to develop web applications and websites.
• Provides thorough testing and finalization of web applications and websites for next level production.
• Maintains and recommends moderately complex updates to websites ensuring changes are implemented without disruption.
• Creates and implements moderately complex contingency plans in preparation of website outages.
• Builds upon current knowledge of relevant programming that will enhance web applications and websites overall functionality.
• Provides guidance and leadership to less-experienced web developer personnel

Required Skills/All Required Technologies:

• BA/BS, Technical Training, Certification(s), or Degree

• 3+ years of Computer Science/Information Technology experience

• Highly proficient problem-solving ability

• Ability to apply principles of process improvement & best practices in process documentation

• Ability to independently provide direct support in a client-facing role

• Ability to manage multiple, high-priority projects, tasks, and deadlines and shift focus as necessary

• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

• Superior oral and written communications skills.

• Ability to work in a team environment.

• Must work well under pressure.

• Strong customer service orientation.

• Solid organizational skills, including attention to detail and ability to multi-task.

• Technical Skillset & Technology Stack (3+ years practical experience within an organization, unless otherwise stated):

• PHP web development experience.

• JavaScript development experience.

• Moderate experience with Oracle Database, or other such as SQL Server, MySQL.

• Practical experience using Bitbucket (Git) or other Version control system.

• Data entry optimization, form improvements, data analysis and optimization (with respect to Oracle database).

• Familiarity with Administrator role in a Cpanel environment.

• AWS/Azure familiarity [Preferred].

• Familiarity with Atlassian suite tools (Jira, Confluence, BitBucket) used for issue. ticketing, backlog, Scrum board

• Ability to supervise both people and process.

Beneficial:

• Prior experience working on Federal Sector Contracts
• Familiarity with ITIL Agile processes

The likely salary range for this position is $119,000 - $161,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Remote

Work Location:

Any Location / Remote

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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