Jobrapido is hiring: Web Developer II (PHP) in Hempstead

The Role
We’re seeking a mid-level web developer to build and maintain PHP-based web applications using MariaDB, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. Candidates must have hands-on development experience and the ability to deliver features independently, from requirements through testing and deployment.

This is an in-person position requiring attendance at our office Monday through Friday; remote and hybrid work arrangements are not available.

What You’ll Do
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Design, build, test, and maintain PHP/MariaDB web applications and supporting services. Extend and document our custom API that bridges our proprietary desktop applications and web services
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Diagnose and resolve production issues. Collaborate with our development team on improvements to existing sites and on new initiatives
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Make sound technical trade-offs and explain them to non-technical stakeholders when needed

What We’re Looking For
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5–7 years of professional web development experience
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Strong command of the LAMP/LEMP stack.
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Solid front-end fundamentals: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
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Experience designing, building, and consuming REST APIs
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Comfort with Git and modern source-control workflows
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Track record of owning features from spec through deployment and maintenance
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Clear written and verbal communication — you can explain a technical decision to a non-engineer

Nice to Have
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (not required — equivalent experience is fine)
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NodeJS development experience
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Experience integrating web services with desktop applications
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Print industry, e-commerce, or franchise-systems background

About Minuteman Press
Minuteman Press International is the world’s largest and #1 rated print, graphic design and marketing franchise, with over 1,000 locations and nearly half a billion dollars in system-wide gross sales. We build and operate the proprietary software that runs our franchise network — from customer-facing web properties to the desktop applications our owners rely on every day.

Compensation
Salary range: $75,000-$85,000

commensurate with experience. Performance-based bonus on top of base.

Benefits
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Health, dental, and vision insurance
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401(k) with company matching
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Flexible spending account
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Paid time off
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Retirement plan
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Clear path for growth as the company continues to expand

Logistics
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Job type: Full-time
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Schedule: 8-hour shift, Monday–Friday
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Work location: In person, Farmingdale, NY

How to Apply
Submit your resume along with one of the following: a portfolio of live sites you’ve built or contributed to, a GitHub/GitLab profile with representative work, or code samples we can review. If your best work is behind authentication or under NDA, a brief written description of what you built and your specific contributions is fine.