PHP Web Developer (WordPress) (Guatemala)

WebFX is a proud Google Premier Partner with 5 offices in the US as well as an office in Antigua, Guatemala and another in South Africa! We are continuing to expand worldwide and would love for you to be a part of that! In fact, we doubled in size in the past 5 years and are projecting to once again double in size and be a global, publicly traded tech company by the year 2030 – operating in every continent, servicing clients globally. We currently have talented team members across the globe (representing 18+ Countries) and have done so for 10+ years.

Why Choose WebFX?

– We’ve been named the Best Place To Work in Pennsylvania 9 years in a row
– We’re expanding! New offices in Antigua Guatemala, Cape Town South Africa, St Petersburg FL, and Lancaster and York PA
– Prior knowledge/experience is not required for any of our roles, we provide all of the training and tools necessary for you to be successful!
– Flexible Schedule (start your day between 8 and 10 am – when you do your best work!)
– 150% Company Match Of Personal Charity Donations
– Generous Paid Time Off
– Employee Wellness Program
– Love to learn? You sound like an FXer! FXLearns Library with hundreds of personal and professional growth books
– Humanitarian Trips ✈️
– Dressing up everyday not for you? We get it! Enjoy our Casual Dress Code
– Personal Desk Fund
– Merit-based promotions (we promote from within, you will move up and grow here!)

Learn more about our Guatemala office here!

We’d love to have you join our mission of providing world-class digital marketing solutions to mid-size businesses on a global scale. We thrive on driving business growth for our clients and are looking for people who take pride in their marketing efforts and enjoy having fun at the same time. Sound like you? Great! Keep reading:

Who We’re Looking For Desired Education
A Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline is preferred. General Knowledge
Strong knowledge of database design and troubleshooting
Strong understanding of software development life-cycle and best practices Experience
Strong English (written and verbal). Resume must be in English to be considered.
PHP experience
Solid project-level experience with PHP / WordPress CMS utilizing Advanced Custom Fields (We do not work with page builders)
Solid project-level experience with at least one other open source CMS platform such as Magento, Shopify, Joomla, Drupal, etc.
Experience with web-based programming languages
Proficiency in a LAMP environment
OOP and procedural programming methodologies
Standard Compliant HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Git Version control (or other version control software)
Browser testing abilities using built in developer tools
Previous development firm/agency environment Qualities
Passion for web development
Demonstrates ability to get things done
Commitment to delivering high-quality and defect-free projects to clients
Comfortable with both object-oriented and procedural programming methodologies
Capable of individual “deep work”
Ability to collaborate with a team to complete projects rapidly
Strong time management skills, can meet deadlines consistently
Takes direction well, but also able to make decisions and take initiative
Strong communication skills
Ability to work independently
Stays up-to-date on the latest web technologies
Professional, dependable, solid work ethic, detail-oriented, dedication to quality, self-motivated
Enjoys solving problems
Customer-centric mentality What You’ll Do
Coordinate and participate in the programming, implementation, testing, and support of web-based projects using the LAMP solution stack of software
Program, develop and produce data-driven web applications, websites, and mobile apps using machine learning and the latest technology solutions and software
Consult with clients and the account team to ensure the use of effective Internet-based technologies for enterprise business applications
Debug and problem solve across a wide variety of open-source and mobile platforms Percentage Breakdown
30-50% website maintenance and debugging
40-60% building new functionality
10% consulting with other team members WebFX developers typically work on 60+ projects per year, so there is a high level of variety in work and two days are never the same!
Our web-based projects use a variety of frameworks selected on a per-project basis.

Compensation
Negotiable, based on experience

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Please submit resume or CV (in English) to be considered for this opportunity.

*You don’t need to apply more than once even if you’re interested in multiple positions – you can simply let us know! We consider all open roles when reviewing resumes and applications!

WebFX is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing and fostering an inclusive environment where all people, including women, minorities, LGBTQ+ and other underrepresented groups are supported, respected, and encouraged to excel within STEM careers. Our goal as an organization is to empower our team to achieve their personal best, bring people together, and provide equal opportunity to do so regardless of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, physical ability or disability, or political affiliation. You can learn more on our website here!