Full Stack Web Developer Job at Whitaker in New Kensington

Full Stack Web Developer

Reports to: Vice President of Technology

Job Type: Full-time

Location: New Kensington, PA (not a fully remote position - requires in office attendance)

FLSA Classification: Exempt (Salary)

Job Summary: As a Full Stack Web Developer, you will be responsible for building, maintaining, and improving our web applications and e-commerce systems. While the role leans toward back-end development - enhancing architecture, building integrations, and supporting large-scale WordPress multisite environments - you'll also contribute to front-end features using HTML, Tailwind CSS, and JavaScript. Our stack includes Laravel, WordPress, and modern JavaScript frameworks like Next.js, with a strong emphasis on database management, API integrations, and scalable application design. In this role, you'll also take ownership of maintaining and expanding our WordPress multisite network, ensuring reliability, performance, and long-term sustainability.

Essential Job Functions:

• Design and build custom features in Laravel and WordPress (themes, plugins, and multisite).
• Develop and maintain REST APIs and integrations with services like S3 and Mailchimp.
• Optimize system performance and reliability, from database queries to server configuration.
• Implement security best practices to protect applications and data.
• Collaborate with front-end designers to build new features using HTML, Tailwind CSS, and JavaScript.
• Write and maintain tests for critical application features.
• Refactor and modernize legacy code to improve maintainability.

Requirements

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field-or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of experience with Laravel, PHP and some WordPress development.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and database optimization.
• Proficiency with front-end technologies (HTML, Tailwind CSS, and JavaScript frameworks)
• A solid understanding of REST APIs and how to integrate them.
• Familiarity with Git and managing different environments (staging, production).
• The ability to manage projects independently and meet deadlines.
• A proactive attitude and the desire to collaborate with a team.
• Comfort with maintaining legacy systems while also modernizing them.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with WooCommerce and custom fields like ACF.
• Experience with deployment workflows like CI/CD or Laravel Forge.
• Familiarity with Redis, queues, or other background processing tools.
• Knowledge of Docker, Next.js, cloud hosting platforms, performance optimization, testing frameworks, CI/CD workflows, Devops and web security best practices
• An understanding of SEO or analytics.

Physical Requirements/Demands:

• Must be able to be stationary (sit or stand) for durations of time
• Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment.
• If work is performed in a remote setting (home), must have a designated area for work to maintain focus and professionalism, and a stable internet connection.
• Must have the ability to lift and carry small parcels, packages, and other items, and to walk short distances.

Whitaker Corporation is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Whitaker Corporation will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Matt Reiner at 724-334-7000 ext 214.

Salary Description

$55,000-$75,000 In Summary: Full Stack Web Developer is responsible for building, maintaining, and improving our web applications and e-commerce systems . The role leans toward back-end development - enhancing architecture, building integrations, and supporting large-scale WordPress multisite environments . You'll also contribute to front-end features using HTML, Tailwind CSS, and JavaScript . En Español: Clasificación FLSA: Exento (salario) Resumen de trabajo: Como desarrollador web Full Stack, usted será responsable de la construcción, mantenimiento y mejora de nuestras aplicaciones web y sistemas de comercio electrónico. Mientras que el papel se inclina hacia el desarrollo back-end - mejorar la arquitectura, construir integraciones e apoyar multisite WordPress a gran escala - también contribuirá a las funciones delanteras HTML, Tailwind CSS y JavaScript. Nuestro conjunto de servidores WordPress incluye Laravel, WordPress y marcos modernos JavaScript como HTML.js, con un fuerte énfasis en la gestión de bases de datos, integraciones de API y soluciones escalables. Refactor y modernizar el código heredado para mejorar la capacidad de mantenimiento. Requisitos: Licenciatura en Ciencias Informáticas, Ingeniería de Software, Tecnología de la Información o experiencia profesional equivalente relacionada. 3+ años de experiencia con Laravel, PHP y algunos desarrollos de WordPress. Fuertes conocimientos de SQL y optimización de bases de datos. Proficiencia con tecnologías front-end (HTML, Tailwind CSS y marcos JavaScript) Una sólida comprensión de las APIs REST y cómo integrarlas. Familiarización con Git y gestión de diferentes entornos (estacionamiento, producción). Si el trabajo se realiza en un entorno remoto (hogar), debe tener una zona designada para trabajar para mantener la concentración y profesionalidad, y una conexión a Internet estable. Debe ser capaz de levantar y llevar pequeños paquetes, paquetes y otros artículos, y caminar distancias cortas. Whitaker Corporation está comprometida con la plena inclusión de todas las personas calificadas. De acuerdo con nuestro compromiso, Whitaker Corp tomará las medidas necesarias para garantizar que las personas con discapacidad reciban alojamientos razonables. En consecuencia, si se requiere alojamiento razonable para participar plenamente en el proceso de solicitud de empleo o entrevista, realizar las funciones esenciales del puesto y/o recibir todos los demás beneficios y privilegios de empleo, póngase en contacto con Matt Reiner al 724-334-7000 ext 214. Descripción salarial $55,000-$75,000