Back-end Web Developer/Programmer (Contract Basis)

Job Description

We are looking for a Back-End Web Developier responsible for managing the interchange of data between the server and the users. Your primary focus will be development of all server-side logic, definition and maintenance of the central database, and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end. You will also be responsible for integrating the front-end elements built by your coworkers into the application. A basic understanding of front-end technologies is therefore necessary as well. Ability to customize wordpress is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Integration of user-facing elements developed by a front-end developers with server side logic
• Building reusable code and libraries for future use
• Optimization of the application for maximum speed and scalability
• Implementation of security and data protection
• Design and implementation of data storage solutions
• Wordpress customization

Skills And Qualifications

• Basic understanding of front-end technologies and platforms, such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
• Good understanding of server-side CSS preprocessors, such as LESS and SASS
• Understanding accessibility and security compliance {{Depending on a specific project}}
• User authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments
• Integration of multiple data sources and databases into one system
• Management of hosting environment, including database administration and scaling an application to support load changes
• Data migration, transformation, and scripting
• Setup and administration of backups
• Outputting data in different formats
• Understanding differences between multiple delivery platforms such as mobile vs desktop, and optimizing output to match the specific platform
• Creating database schemas that represent and support business processes
• Implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests
• Proficient knowledge of a back-end programming language {{Depending on the specific case, a developer should have the knowledge of one or more of PHP, Python, Ruby, Java, .NET, JavaScript etc.}}
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
• Proficient understanding of OWASP security principles
• Understanding of “session management” in a distributed server environment

- Must be a team player and flourish in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment - Open to constructive criticism and customer feedback

- Ability to put together video projects

- Utilize strong written skills and bring effective visual ideas from concept through to completion

Preferred but not needed:

- Technical experience from a Fine Arts program/Graphic Design school

- Experience using Adobe Creative Suite including: Premiere Pro: Editing footage and applying effects; After Effects: Motion graphics and compositing; Illustrator, Photoshop, Fireworks: Creating and editing graphics; and others

- Experience in graphic design - Knowledge of software upgrades and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs - Proficient in photo editing

- Experience with videography and video editing software

- Skilled in video animation, story boarding and video - Experience and proficiency in website design and updates (i.e., WordPress, Magento, etc)

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