(Portland, OR) Wanted: Web Developer.We need someone who can take ideas and turn them into clean, solid code. Someone who can grasp the big picture while still getting the details right. Someone who can turn out great designs without losing their sense of humor. You're out there. We know it. Together we'll do great things.Who is Needmore Designs?We are a team of 5 charming individuals in downtown Portland, Oregon, with an international client base. We are excited about telling compelling stories online, helping grow the brands we represent, and staying on top of the latest and most exciting trends around us. We are advocates of obsession.We've been around for 10 years now, but we're just getting started. We're growing and continually improving all the time, and we could use some help accomplishing bigger things.The PositionWe are looking for a web developer with strong experience on the backend. While you will be doing some front-end work, the focus for this position is more on the web server than the web browser.We're working on some great front-end design, but the back-end needs to be just as good. Our simple WordPress sites have gotten increasingly sophisticated, and our e-commerce sites have gotten downright complex. We believe solid work on the back-end is just as important as the front-end. Our clients depend on us to set up rock-solid CMS and e-commerce sites; their businesses depend on it.You should be able to tear apart and rebuild an e-commerce platform with only duct tape, bailing wire, and your bare teeth. You can add and tweak custom PHP functionality that actually survives system updates. You eat PCI-compliance for breakfast. You do not hate PHP!The ideal candidate will work on site and look forward to collaborating with a team. You will start with a three month trial period, which will let us both see how things work out.Responsibilities
Install, configure, and manage (mostly PHP-based) websites frameworks and projects.
Build projects in WordPress and other content management systems.
Document and version-control your work.
Set up, manage, and configure hosting environments.
Develop and maintain well-documented, reusable, and modular code.
Maintain current skills and industry best-practices.
Be accountable for tasks, track time, and keep team members in the loop.
Must-Haves
Solid understanding of PHP, MySQL, Apache and other web servers, Linux and similar operating systems, and related technologies.
Understanding of WHOIS, DNS records, SSL certificates, PCI compliance, and e-commerce technologies.
Understanding of issues involved in reliably deploying optimized websites from git code repositories.
Strong skills with WordPress and other PHP-based content management systems.
High level of comfort using git alongside other developers, including deployments, code reviews, and workflows like gitflow.
Ability to troubleshoot server issues and maintain servers reliably.
Strong oral and written communication skills with both teams and clients.
Good-to-Haves
Experience developing WordPress plugins and building sites with WooCommerce.
Experience with Magento, LemonStand, and other popular e-commerce platforms.
Familiarity with web services and popular APIs.
Experience with Rails, Node, and other frameworks.
Good taste in design, and ability to build good responsive websites.
We look forward to talking with you.Job Perks: Perks include vacation time, health insurance, time for conferences and learning, sane hours, and an always-interesting work environment in Portland's landmark White Stag building. Also, lots of fresh snacks and really good coffee.Apply: In order to apply, please write to the indicated email and be sure to include a catchy subject line, your three most ambitious website projects (and what you contributed), your URL, your résumé and references, and why you want to work with Needmore. Bonus points for a GitHub profile.