Web Developer - Entry Level

Hardin Design • Madison, WI

1d • $55,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Hardin Design & Development is hiring an entry-level Web Developer to design and develop web applications, interact with clients, and participate fully in all aspects of the development process, including application planning and implementation. The company works with clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies and uses a variety of technology stacks, selecting tools to suit each project. This role is based onsite at the company’s Madison office for new hires; hybrid and remote work may be available to trusted long-term employees. It is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with an annual pay range of $55,000 to $70,000. The project for which the company is hiring uses PHP and React.

Requirements

• A solid base-level understanding of basic algorithms and data structures, including how to implement and use them.
• In-depth proficiency in one or more programming languages.
• Ability to perform the tasks of the position through relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities demonstrated by education, training, and/or experience.

Nice To Haves

• A college degree in computer science or a related field.
• Proficiency in relevant languages and technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP.
• Ability to run and maintain at least one common web application stack, such as LAMP.
• Experience with relational databases and SQL.
• Knowledge of PHP and React, the project’s technology stack.
• Experience using AI coding tools such as Claude Code or Codex.
• Experience maintaining infrastructure hosted by Amazon Web Services or a similar cloud provider.
• Experience with common front-end frameworks such as ReactJS, VueJS, or Angular, or back-end frameworks such as Laravel, Symfony, Express in Node.js, or Django in Python.
• Experience with CI/CD solutions.
• Experience with Docker.
• Design ability, browser compatibility knowledge, strong technical proficiency, breadth of knowledge, ability to learn quickly, and a strong desire to grow as a developer.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop web applications.
• Interact with clients on a daily basis.
• Participate in application planning and implementation.
• Participate fully in all aspects of the development process.

Benefits

• In-network POS healthcare plan with minimum co-pays through Quartz.
• Retirement package.
• Casual dress code.
• Game room.
• Opportunity for career advancement.
• Easy-going work atmosphere and a large open office.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed