Software Engineer II

Worky; Goerke's Corners (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Best Version Media is seeking a Software Engineer who builds full‑stack web solutions with a focus on clean code and learning from peers.

You will design, develop, and maintain software serving clients and internal teams, handling back‑end, front‑end, and database interactions. The role requires a proactive, detail‑oriented professional with 3–5 years of PHP/MySQL experience and strong frontend skills.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of PHP and MySQL experience.
• Strong frontend skills: HTML5, JavaScript, CSS.
• Experience with end-to-end testing and CI.
• Effective written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high‑quality software solutions.
• Contribute to architecture and scalable system design.
• Mentor junior engineers on coding standards.
• Improve code quality, performance and scalability.
• Champion automated testing and CI practices.
• Lead project planning and technical decision discussions.

Skills

PHP & MySQL

Frontend HTML5/JS/CSS

Testing & QA

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / MIS or related field

Tools

Symfony framework

Git & GitHub

AWS (S3EC2RDs)

MongoDB

React/ExtJS/Angular

Flutter/Dart

Job description

Description

Overview:

Best Version Media was founded in 2007 and now serves over 1,300 communities across the U.S. and Canada. We connect local businesses to customers with a suite of innovative print and digital solutions. Our print magazines, powered by our advertisers and readers, are tailored to the communities we serve by showcasing local families, nonprofits, events, and more. Our digital advertising works with our print campaigns to build brand awareness and help businesses expand their online reach with local customers. We also offer convenient tools to help businesses manage their online presence and enhance searchability.

Our vision is to unite the hearts and minds of communities - one person, one home, one business at a time. We value family, teamwork, and an open exchange of ideas as we strive to become the best versions of ourselves. Our award-winning culture has been recognized countless times by organizations like Fortune, Glassdoor, Great Place to Work, and more.

Job Summary:

At Best Version Media, we don't just "write code." We build tools that drive innovation, streamline processes, and deliver high-quality experiences. We are looking for a Software Engineer who is passionate about clean code and eager to learn from the best.

In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions that meet the needs of our clients and internal teams. The ideal candidate will have experience as a full-stack web developer with the ability to see a concept and turn it into a product; developing both the back-end, front-end and database interaction.

Responsibilities:

• Master programming languages, frameworks, and tools and execute complex technical tasks with minimal oversight.
• Contribute to the architectural design of software systems, including proposing scalable and efficient solutions.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers on coding standards and problem-solving strategies.
• Lead the charge on improving code quality, performance, and scalability.
• Champion automated testing and continuous integration to ensure top-tier software reliability.
• Lead teams in project planning, task prioritization, and execution and act as the go-to person for technical decision-making and discussions.

Requirements

Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science/management information systems or in a business relevant discipline
• 3-5 years experience in PHP and SQL, primarily MySQL
• Strong front-end user interface skills including HTML5, Javascript, and CSS
• Familiarity with the Symfony framework
• High attention to detail and experience with end-to-end testing
• Written and verbal communication skills to understand user requirements and properly communicate through project development

What will make you stand out:

• Familiarity with Git and GitHub
• Sencha ExtJS, React, Angular or other Javascript framework experience
• Amazon Web Services experience including S3, EC2, and RDS.
• MongoDB
• Flutter/Dart experience

Join us in shaping the future of technology through innovative software solutions!

Salary is based on experience.