Published: Mon, 14 Oct 2024 18:52:16 +0000
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Position: Full-Time Mid-Level Backend Web Developer at Arsenal Studio
Location: Baltimore, MD (Remote)
URL: https://www.arsenalstudios.com/
Arsenal Studio is a rapidly growing custom web design and development business seeking a talented and experienced Full-Time Mid-Level Backend Web Developer to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with our in-house design, development, and strategy teams to develop websites, web apps, and integrations for our clients using a variety of technologies.
Important: Please note that we are currently only able to hire residents of the US, Canada, and Mexico. This is not a design position, but we do value interdisciplinary work.
About Arsenal Studio
Since 2008, Arsenal Studio has been a fully remote digital marketing company with a reputation for delivering high-quality solutions and fostering honest and collaborative relationships with our clients. Our success and growth are attributed to our team’s expertise and problem-solving skills, which keeps our clients coming back for more projects.
Our Culture
We value honesty, sincerity, and likability in our team members, and we encourage strong communication through phone, email, and video chat. These are some of the values that we share:
– Passion for learning: We believe in the mindset of an autodidact and encourage knowledge sharing.
– Accountability: Our clients rely on us to deliver projects on time and within budget, so we take our work seriously.
– Teamwork: We support each other and work together to achieve our goals.
– Agility: Our projects are diverse, and we work with clients from various industries and tech stacks.
– Positivity: We maintain a positive work environment and avoid negativity.
– Respect: We respect each other’s time and avoid unnecessary meetings and unclear requirements.
– Acceptance: We value diversity and work together towards our common goals, setting aside personal differences.
Remote Workplace
We have been a fully remote workplace since our inception and can hire candidates throughout North America. Our team works during regular East Coast business hours, with some flexibility in start and end times if needed.
Role & Requirements
We are seeking a Full-Time Remote Web Developer with a strong background in PHP and JavaScript. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of professional web development experience and a passion for building maintainable and efficient web applications. Experience with Angular and/or NestJS is a bonus, as well as proficiency with CSS. If you are a proactive problem-solver with a keen eye for detail and the ability to work in a self-directed environment, we would love to hear from you.
As a member of our team, you will work on multiple projects simultaneously. You will also participate in stand-up style meetings with the team three times a week and have the opportunity for further breakout sessions as needed for specific projects. After onboarding, you will be given coding assignments, and while you will have support from the team, you will also be expected to drive progress and communicate any needs efficiently.
Projects You Will Work On:
– Online enrollment platform with search tools, reporting, and enrollment workflows / LMS integrations for a university
– Financial analysis and budgeting tools + admin reporting platform for a non-profit consumer advocacy organization
– Build a custom bi-direcitonal API and integrate with a custom employment recruiting platform that synchronizes job listings on recruiting websites and job recruiting platforms
Key Responsibilities:
– Develop applications, APIs, and other backend infrastructure using PHP and JavaScript
– Maintain existing web applications using PHP and JavaScript
– Migrate older projects to modern infrastructure, generally from PHP to JavaScript
– Participate in designing new build tooling, automated test tooling, and workflows for projects
– Create custom marketing website functionality for our clients by extending CMSs such as WordPress, Hubspot, Wagtail, etc.
– Write and maintain clean, maintainable, and efficient code
– Write clear and organized documentation
– Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and best practices, both as a reviewer and reviewee
– Communicate effectively with team members on progress and priorities through Slack, video conferencing, and project management tools.
Qualifications:
– Minimum of 2 years of professional web development experience with a focus on PHP and backend JavaScript. More experience is also welcome, and compensation will be based on experience.
– Strong communication skills, with the ability to provide clear updates on progress, challenges, and successes. We value knowledge sharing.
– Self-direction, as we are a small team and take responsibility for our own productivity.
– Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. While you will have support from the team, you are expected to solve problems independently.
– Writing skills sufficient for writing clear comments in code, progress updates, and internal documentation.
– Familiarity with Git, Bash (or similar CLI), VS Code (or similar IDE)
– Basic understanding of RESTful and other API design patterns.
Nice to Have:
– Experience with the following technologies:
– Angular and/or NestJS
– Doctrine
– WordPress theme development
– Wagtail / Python / Django
– Node.js
– API Design and development
– Object-relational mapping (ORM) frameworks
– Modern build tools (e.g., WebPack or SnowPack)
– Experience building both websites and web applications
– Familiarity with:
– HTML, CSS, and frontend JS
– SQL
Why We’re Awesome
We are a small, enthusiastic, and friendly team with high client and employee retention rates. This is a new, growth position, so you will not be replacing anyone. We don’t hire often, which makes this a rare opportunity. We value our employees and treat them with respect, and we encourage growth and development within our team.
A Safe and Supportive Workplace
Creating a diverse workplace has always been a priority at Arsenal Studio. As a creative agency with a broad user base, we believe that our talent pool should reflect our users. We celebrate and encourage a supportive workplace that is inclusive of diverse perspectives and backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, religious beliefs, thoughts and opinions, professional aspirations, and more.
Compensation & Benefits
As a small company, we can tailor our benefits to meet your needs. We offer a competitive salary, high-quality health insurance, an annual tech fund for your technology needs, and a stipend for professional development and conferences. However, we are open to collaborating with you to find the best benefits package that works for you. For example, you may prefer more vacation time in exchange for a slightly lower salary or a higher salary instead of health insurance if your partner already has it. Let us know what you need, and we will work together to find a solution.
– Competitive salary
– 40 hours/week with some flexibility in schedule
– Fully remote
– Supportive and inclusive culture
– Parental leave
– 25 days of annual leave to start (2 weeks standard + 3 flex days + 12 bank holidays + additional paid vacation each year + negotiable additional time off)
– Stipend for technology purchases / office supplies
– Stipend for professional development & conferences
– Quality health insurance with employer contribution (or additional compensation in lieu of health insurance)
Application Process
If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your cover letter, resume, and portfolio or links to your resume/portfolio to jpeterson@arsenalstudios.com. We will contact you with initial follow-up questions and a take-home code challenge, which should take no more than 30 minutes to complete. Please note that this will be the only code test or challenge in the interview process, and we will compensate you for the time spent on the challenge, regardless of advancement to the next round.
Next steps in the application process include:
– An initial meeting with leadership to discuss our culture and projects.
– An interview with your direct reports, where you will be asked to provide code samples, project tours, and details about your skillset.
– An all-hands virtual roundtable to meet our entire team and ask/answer any questions until everyone is satisfied.
To apply, please visit: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/arsenal-studio-full-time-mid-level-backend-web-developer
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