Full-Stack Developer | Front-End Focus

Smart City Locating • Houston, TX

435d • $105,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Full-Stack Developer at Smart City will focus on developing and maintaining a highly accessible, ADA/WCAG-compliant marketing website. This role is crucial for ensuring an inclusive user experience and will involve collaboration with the Marketing Team to implement user-friendly designs. After the initial project, the developer will have opportunities to support and develop various tools and software solutions to enhance business workflows and efficiency.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field preferred
• 5+ years of demonstrated full-stack experience
• 3+ years with relational databases, preferably in MySQL
• Detailed understanding of RESTful API Design
• Preferred experience working with WordPress
• Experience with GCP-hosted web applications
• Experience working in an Agile Delivery model
• Experience working in a Continuous Deployment model
• Experience using Version Control such as Git

Nice To Haves

• Experience with PHP frameworks (Symfony, Laravel)
• Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform
• Experience with performance optimization techniques
• Knowledge of accessibility best practices

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a WCAG/ADA-compliant WordPress website, ensuring accessibility for all users.
• Work closely with the Marketing Team to implement new features and user-friendly designs that align with accessibility standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to accessibility and usability, ensuring iterative improvement and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Develop public user-facing components using React, Vue, or similar JavaScript frameworks, ensuring accessibility and simplicity is prioritized.
• Implement performance optimizations to ensure fast loading times and an optimal user experience.
• Build and maintain scalable back-end systems using PHP frameworks (Symfony, Laravel) and relational databases (MySQL, MariaDB).
• Continuously monitor and evaluate website performance and accessibility.
• Transition into the development of internal software solutions as workload allows, contributing to tools and applications that support business operations.
• Maintain and enhance internal systems with a focus on performance, security, and long-term scalability.
• Ensure clear communication regarding project progress, challenges, and successes.
• Participate in team-focused Agile Scrum meetings to manage workloads and prioritize tasks.
• Stay updated on the latest industry trends, accessibility best practices, and emerging technologies.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Real Estate
• Education Level: High school or GED