PHP Developer

General Dynamics Information Technology•USA NC Home Office (NCHOME), NC

4d•$119,000 - $161,000•Remote

About The Position

GDIT is seeking a PHP Web Developer to join its Web Application and Development team, supporting a dedicated web application project for the Environmental Protection Agency under the MAINES contract. The role works with matrixed teams across client and contractor organizations and regularly interfaces with clients, software developers, and other technical personnel. It serves as a primary technical point of contact and requires comfort in a client-facing role. The developer will focus primarily on PHP web development, interact regularly with endpoints, and apply a working understanding of APIs. The work includes collaborating with the customer to analyze existing application features and functionality, determine precise requirements, and incorporate improvements into the migrated application. The migration is expected to take multiple years, followed by ongoing monitoring and maintenance. The role develops, codes, deploys, tests, and maintains web applications and websites; analyzes customer requirements; collaborates with graphics and web designers; prepares applications for production; recommends and implements updates; and creates contingency plans for outages. It also builds knowledge of relevant programming, provides guidance to less-experienced web developers, and may supervise people and processes. The position is remote, with 40 scheduled hours per week and no travel required.

Requirements

At least 3 years of related experience; the posting also specifies 3+ years of Computer Science/Information Technology experience.
BA/BS, technical training, certification(s), or degree.
U.S. citizenship required.
Must be able to meet the NACI (T1) public trust requirement.
PHP web development experience.
JavaScript development experience.
Moderate experience with Oracle Database or another database such as SQL Server or MySQL.
Practical experience with Bitbucket (Git) or another version control system.
Experience optimizing data entry, improving forms, and analyzing and optimizing data with respect to Oracle databases.
Familiarity with the administrator role in a cPanel environment.
Highly proficient problem-solving ability and excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to apply process improvement principles and best practices in process documentation.
Ability to independently provide direct support in a client-facing role.
Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects, tasks, and deadlines and shift focus as necessary.
Superior oral and written communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to work well under pressure and a strong customer service orientation.
Solid organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
Ability to supervise people and processes.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with AWS or Azure.
Familiarity with Atlassian tools, including Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket, for issue ticketing, backlog, and Scrum board workflows.
Prior experience working on federal sector contracts.
Familiarity with ITIL Agile processes.

Responsibilities

Develop, code, deploy, test, and maintain web applications and websites.
Analyze customer requirements and deliver websites that meet client specifications and needs.
Collaborate with graphics and web designers on web applications and websites.
Thoroughly test and finalize web applications and websites for production.
Maintain and recommend website updates, implementing changes without disruption.
Create and implement contingency plans in preparation for website outages.
Analyze existing application features and functionality with the customer to establish migration requirements and incorporate improvements.
Monitor and maintain the application after the migration is completed.
Build knowledge of relevant programming to enhance application and website functionality.
Provide guidance and leadership to less-experienced web developer personnel.
Provide direct client support as a primary technical point of contact.
Manage multiple high-priority projects, tasks, and deadlines, adjusting focus as needed.

Benefits

Medical plan options, including options with Health Savings Accounts.
Dental plan options.
Vision plan.
401(k) plan with pre-tax and post-tax contribution options and a company match.
Flexible work weeks where possible.
Paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time.
Paid holidays.
Paid parental leave, including a Paid Family Leave program offering up to 160 hours in a rolling 12-month period for eligible employees.
Military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
Typically 15 days of paid leave per calendar year for new employees, prorated based on hire date.
Typically 10 paid holidays per year, prorated based on hire date.
Short- and long-term disability benefits.
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.