PHP/MySQL Web Developers (Mid-Level & Entry-Level) at EmpowerDB United States

Hong Kong Study Skills Research Institute; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic web development company is seeking PHP/MySQL web developers for mid-level and entry-level roles. Responsibilities include custom functionality development, data migration, and customer support. The mid-level position requires prior web development experience, while the entry-level does not but values tech comfort and communication skills. This is a fully remote position offering $100,000 for mid-level and $50,000 for entry-level candidates, with flexible hours across U.S. time zones.

Qualifications

• Mid-level: Prior web development experience with PHP/MySQL/HTML/CSS/JavaScript/jQuery.
• Entry-level: Strong comfort with technology and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Mid-Level: Add custom functionality, migrate data, debug errors, and build reporting pages.
• Entry-Level: Provide customer support, gain exposure to codebase, and learn to write code.

Skills

PHP

MySQL

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

jQuery

Communication skills

Job description

PHP/MySQL Web Developers (Mid-Level & Entry-Level) job at EmpowerDB. United States.

EmpowerDB is hiring two web developers: one mid-level developer and one entry-level (or even "apprentice") developer. Our system runs on PHP (no framework), MySQL, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript/jQuery.

Mid-Level Developer – Responsibilities

• Add custom functionality to meet unique customer requests. This work frequently involves designing clever solutions that fit within the system’s current allowances.

• Migrate data between sources using SQL queries or PHP scripts for smaller jobs. Larger migration projects are handled through our custom-built tool.

• Debug and resolve system errors

• Build reporting pages in PHP or with our proprietary reporting platform

• Be kind to the entry-level developer

Entry-Level / Apprentice Developer – Responsibilities

• Provide support to ongoing customers, either directly or by triaging requests to the right team member

• Gain exposure to the system’s codebase through daily customer support interactions

• Gradually grow into writing code for the platform

Requirements

• Mid-level: Prior web development experience with PHP/MySQL/HTML/CSS/JavaScript/jQuery. This role requires working within an established system and codebase. We value developers who can adapt and build solutions within our framework.

• Entry-level/Apprentice: No past web development experience required, but must demonstrate strong comfort with technology, a proven ability to excel in a complementary skill area, and excellent communication skills

Compensation

• Mid-Level Developer: $100,000 USD per year

• Entry-Level / Apprentice Developer: $50,000 USD per year

• Final salary offer may be lower depending on your location, experience, and market conditions.

• Compensation is offered as full-time independent contracting (no benefits).

Role Details

• Fully remote

• Can live anywhere in the world, but must work 9am - 5pm in any U.S. time zone (Eastern, Central, Mountain, or Pacific)

• Full-time, independent contractor arrangement

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