Speak4 Looking for Junior Developer at Arlington, VA Full Time

Speak4 is a technology start-up that makes it simple for organizations to empower their supporters to speak up for the causes they believe in via an innovative, frictionless digital advocacy platform. Speak4 was created by a team of experienced marketers, skilled technologists and award-winning digital strategists who wanted a better tool to help organizations mobilize grassroots support online.

We’re looking for a PHP Developer who is dedicated to the craft, writes clean code and can hit the ground running with our enthusiastic, forward-thinking team of experienced marketers, skilled technologists and award-winning digital strategists. You’ll write beautiful, efficient PHP to a high standard, in a timely and scalable way that improves the code base of our products in meaningful ways.

You will be a part of a creative team that is responsible for all aspects of the ongoing software development from the initial specification, through to developing, testing and launch. You’ll work alongside the best in the business, show off your skills and, frankly, create cool features that wow our clients and look great in your portfolio.

Success in this role requires taking direction from the Chief Technology Officer and assisting with all aspects of the company’s product development. Ideal candidates will have top-notch experience with PHP, JavaScript, MySQL, be detail-oriented and take an entrepreneurial approach to their responsibilities.

As one of the early members of our team, you will have numerous opportunities to expand your responsibilities, hone your role that capitalizes on your strengths and contribute to the company’s product roadmap and future growth.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed specifications
• Write “clean” well-designed code
• Contribute in all phases of the development lifecycle
• Troubleshoot, test and maintain the core product software and databases to ensure strong optimization and functionality
• Develop and deploy new features to facilitate related procedures and tools as necessary

Requirements

• Must have strong experience with PHP and MySQL
• Need to have a good understanding of JavaScript ES5 and ES6
• 2-5 years of software development experience
• Basic experience with integrating third-party APIs
• Passion for design and coding best practices

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation with opportunity for a year-end bonus, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. We also offer a paid maternity leave program and paid vacation and sick leave.

Speak4 is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.