Job Description

We are looking for a Web Applications Developer  to join our internal software development team in Miami, FL. 

US BASED CANDIDATES ONLY.   

This is a hybrid position. Candidates must be located in Florida. 

*no third parties and no sponsorship*

Who we are

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in beautiful Miami, FL, TECKpert is a tech consulting and staff augmentation firm.  At TECKpert, we offer a contingent workforce built for any size digital transformation project. Experts in design, development, IT, analytics and marketing, provide innovative digital solutions to achieve success in our new economy. Our leaders identify the technical talent best suited to bolster our client’s capabilities, across all industries, including, healthcare, government, finance, legal, real estate, and startups.

The project

We are seeking a Web Application Developer to join our team and contribute to building, maintaining, and optimizing large-scale WordPress VIP applications, with a focus on backend development and DevOps. Our internal dev team specializes in building modern, reliable, and user-friendly web platforms that meet the unique needs of government agencies. 

Key Responsiblities:

• Develop and code WordPress VIP websites from concept to completion, ensuring seamless functionality, user experience, and scalability.
• Develop, implement, and maintain backend solutions for WordPress VIP projects.
• Collaborate with front-end developers and project managers to design, build, and maintain robust content management systems and decoupled WordPress environments.
• Set up and configure WordPress VIP environments for new and migrated websites, including development, staging, and production setups.
• Lead the migration of websites from legacy systems or other CMS platforms to WordPress VIP, ensuring smooth transitions with minimal downtime.
• Perform comprehensive site audits prior to migration to identify potential challenges related to data integrity, performance, and security.
• Create migration scripts to transfer content, media, and functionality from existing websites to the WordPress VIP environment.
• Set up and configure WordPress VIP environments for new and migrated websites, including development, staging, and production setups.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to map legacy content structures and custom functionalities to WordPress VIP's architecture.
• Automate workflows and deploy websites using DevSecOps best practices.
• Manage continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD) pipelines, ensuring seamless delivery and updates to applications.
• Implement and maintain cloud infrastructure using WordPress VIP.
• Troubleshoot and resolve backend and infrastructure issues related to scaling, performance, and security.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging, ensuring clean, maintainable code.

Compensation and Term 

This opportunity is for a full-time, contract position. Pay varies with experience up to $95,000  per year. Medical, dental, vision and life insurance available after 30 days of hire. 

Qualifications you need

A successful Web Application Developer  possesses or provides the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field with a focus on software development.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in web development and WordPress, with a strong focus on WordPress backend development and website migrations.
• Expertise in PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and MySQL for building dynamic WordPress websites.
• Proven track record of migrating websites from legacy systems or other CMS platforms to WordPress.
• Hands-on experience with WordPress, including the platform's security, performance, and scalability features.
• Strong knowledge of migration tools and scripting techniques for seamless content and data transfers.
• Proficiency in DevOps tools and practices.
• Solid understanding of API development, third-party integrations, and database management.
• Experience troubleshooting complex issues during migrations, with a focus on performance optimization and security.
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and agile development methodologies.
• Experience in security compliance and DevSecOps practices.
• Experience with WordPress VIP a plus.

Working with us

Working with TECKpert means more options. As new opportunities arise, you tell us what you think is a good fit for you. What industries interest you most? Do you prefer an on-location, 9-5? Or would you want a flexible schedule and remote work? We proudly offer a wide variety of roles. Many of our TECKperts enjoy coworking and skills training coupled with the stability of full-time employment. We believe TECKpert gives today's digital professionals an agile path to start and advance their career. All of our opportunities require at least 20 hours per week and can be one to twelve months in length. Choose the opportunity that matches your interest and desired cadence. 

Next Steps

Thank you for applying. If you are selected, we will reach out for a skills assessment and to schedule a short prescreen video call to get to know you better. We will also be in touch for any future roles your profile will match with.

TECKpert  provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Important Application Notice :

To ensure the integrity of our recruitment process, please note the following requirements:

• Resume Formatting : Ensure your resume is clearly formatted and includes all relevant details. Applications with poorly formatted resumes or missing critical information will be rejected without review.
• Verification Information : To help verify your identity, please include a link to your LinkedIn profile, GitHub repository (for technical roles), or other professional profiles that can substantiate your experience and verify your identity.
• Fraudulent Submissions : We take candidate verification seriously. Submitting fraudulent information, fake resumes, or any attempt to deceive will result in immediate disqualification from the process. Fraudulent applications may also be referred to the appropriate authorities for further action.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Local area, Immediate start, Flexible hours,

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