JOB DESCRIPTION
Our firm is seeking a creative Web Developer who can work with our marketing team to achieve our business digital marketing goals. The ideal candidate for this position is a hands-on professional with strong knowledge of content management platforms, and an ability to translate our business needs into client-friendly designs that will expand our websites influence in our industry. The Web Developer will be responsible for updating our current online websites/web applications, as well as developing and implementing a testing process to insure that new website applications meet our company’s quality requirements.
Highlands is marketing the next generation in software for a large US-based client. Since 2004, Highlands continues to develop and market state-of-the-art software for global markets. For additional information about Highlands, visit www.highlands.in
Responsibilities
- Maintain, test, expand, and scale our website in WordPress multi-site environment for over 10 different languages.
- Maintain our web server in Google Cloud environment, including server backups and platform updates.
- Maintain knowledge base in multiple languages, blog posts and online web content.
- Create and maintain landing pages, content pages, WordPress template pages, WordPress themes and WordPress plugins.
- Create website layout/user interface by using latest HTML/CSS responsive layout design practices using Bootstrap/Foundation.
- Write well designed, testable, efficient code by using best software development practices in PHP, jQuery, Javascript.
- Gather and refine specifications and requirements based on technical needs for any in-house web applications.
- Stay updated with emerging technologies/industry trends and apply them into operations and activities.
Requirements
- Proven working experience in programming in PHP, jQuery and Javascript.
- Experience in creating plugins, themes, custom post types and custom taxonomies in WordPress.
- Top-notch skills and in-depth knowledge of modern HTML/CSS/CSS3 and responsive design.
- A solid understanding of how web applications work including security, session management, and best development practices.
- Adequate knowledge of relational database systems (MySQL) and web application development
- Aggressive problem diagnosis and creative problem solving skills.
- Strong organizational skills to juggle multiple tasks within the constraints of timelines and budgets with business acumen.
- Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment, learn rapidly and master diverse web technologies and techniques.
- Good knowledge of Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP.
- Exposure with international clients.
Desired Candidate Profile
You are a highly-driven and hard-working individual looking to advance your skills and career in a fast growing mid-sized company.
You don’t want to be “just another face” at some huge company–but be truly recognized for your ability and hard work.
You want to feel as part of a high-performance team, and get advancements and bonuses based upon your merits and ability. And, (most importantly) get paid well and have fun in the process.
Role: Web Developer
Salary: Not Disclosed by Recruiter
Industry: Software Product
Department: Software Development
Role Category: Back End Developer
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent