closed vacancyWeb Developer - remote

mStoner, Inc.
Posted 4 years ago  • Chicago, IL

As a web developer at mStoner, you’ll be part of the team responsible for planning and executing highly effective and usable websites and digital experiences for our college and university clients.

The ideal candidate is a passionate developer with two to five years of experience who wants exposure to all aspects of web development, seeks professional growth, enjoys helping clients, and is excited by seeing the impact of their work.

What You’ll Do

  • Implement the back-end of university websites in Drupal and WordPress
  • Convert front-end code to custom Drupal and WordPress themes
  • Complete maintenance, support and enhancement tasks for existing client websites
  • Build content integrations with other web applications and third-party systems
  • Contribute to functional/technical planning
  • Participate in quality assurance activities

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • One to three years of experience of web development experience, preferably with PHP, Drupal and/or WordPress
  • Experience implementing large and complex websites within a content management system environment
  • Prior experience in an agency or consulting firm that services clients
  • Experience with responsive web design, front-end build processes, and HTML5 / CSS3 / SASS / JavaScript
  • Solid understanding of best practices and standards for web development, performance, security, accessibility (WCAG 2.1), and organic search engine optimization
  • Proficient with code versioning tools such as Github or Bitbucket
  • Familiar with quality assurance tools and code validation tools

Job Requirements

  • Must be a good problem solver and someone who is curious and enjoys learning new skills
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with clients and co-workers from a variety of professional disciplines and at different levels of authority
  • Must be organized and able to manage and track time effectively
  • Must be able to meet deadlines
  • Must be versatile and able to contribute and add value to the team on a variety of tasks
  • Must be able to collaborate and work effectively in a remote / distributed environment
  • Must be able to work in the Central Time Zone
  • Must be willing to travel on occasion to client locations, mStoner Chicago, or meetups with technical team members in St. Louis (all travel has been indefinitely suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic)
To apply for this job, email your resume, cover letter, and link to GitHub and/or sample work directly to Jim Johnson (jim.johnson@mstoner.com)