FREELANCE | PHP Developer

Barkley - Kansas City, MO

Full-time

Kansas City, MO

Animal Production and Aquaculture

About the position

The PHP Developer position at Barkley is a freelance role focused on supporting the internal development team with various web projects. The role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic advertising agency environment, where the developer will engage in a variety of tasks that enhance their web development skills and experience. The position emphasizes collaboration with designers and project managers to deliver high-quality web solutions for a diverse client base.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain PHP-based websites.
• Implement websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery.
• Collaborate with the team to design and implement new features and enhancements.
• Utilize version control systems, particularly Git.
• Ensure code quality and adherence to best practices through code reviews and testing.
• Work independently on tasks, managing time effectively to meet deadlines.
• Embrace continuous learning challenges with new tasks and technologies.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience with PHP development.
• Basic understanding of CMS principles.
• Experience with source control management using Git.
• Proficiency in implementing websites with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery.
• Experience providing freelance or contract support preferred.
• Strong willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with various CMSs, such as Drupal and WordPress.
• Familiarity with PHP template engines, such as TWIG.
• Ability to debug and optimize PHP applications for better performance.
• Experience with database design, optimization, and management, particularly MySQL.