Web Developer

Company Overview:

Fire-Dex is a family-owned, global manufacturer of head-to-toe personal protective equipment (PPE) for first responders and an Independent Service Provider (ISP) of PPE care and maintenance. Our mission is simple: to serve those who serve. We live by our values—Fun, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence (FIRE)—and take pride in being recognized as a multi award-winning organization, including Top Workplace by NorthCoast 99 and Weatherhead 100.

Role Summary

We are seeking an IT Web Developer to help support and enhance our custom web applications. This role is ideal for a developer who has a solid foundation in modern web development and is looking to grow their skills while working on real-world business systems.

The developer will work with tools such as React & JavaScript for frontend development. PHP backend using an MVC framework, and a MySQL database, all hosted in a Linux-based VPS environment. This role will collaborate closely with experienced IT team members, business stakeholders, and third-party developers contributing to new features, improvements, and ongoing application support. This will be a hybrid role located at our headquarters in Medina, OH.

Key Responsibilities

Application Development & Support

Assist in maintaining and enhancing custom web applications

Implement new features, UI improvements, and administrative tools under guidance from senior IT staff

Troubleshoot and resolve application issues across frontend, backend, and database layers

Learn and follow established coding standards and best practices

Backend & Database Contributions

Write and maintain database queries and assist with schema updates

Support backend development, including APIs and admin functionality

Help ensure data accuracy, performance, and reliability

Required Skills & Experience

Experience and Education

1–3 years of experience supporting or building web applications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or IT is preferred

Equivalent experience accepted (Associate’s degree, bootcamp, or self-taught) with demonstrable project work and ability to work in an existing codebase

Technical Foundation

Working knowledge of JavaScript and React (components, hooks, API integration)

Experience with PHP in a web application context

Intermediate experience with relational database management systems, such as MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, etc.

Familiarity with Git and collaborative development workflows

General Competencies

Ability to debug issues across frontend, backend, and database layer

Willingness to learn existing systems and improve them incrementally

Comfort working with established codebases

Ability to cooperate effectively across teams while demonstrating strong self-accountability and leadership

Ability to understand and interpret technical specifications to business stakeholders

Strong attention to detail and eagerness to grow technical skills

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

Exposure to PHP frameworks (e.g. Laravel, Symfony, or similar)

Experience with Microsoft Power Platform

Basic familiarity with Linux environments

Familiarity with NoSQL Databases, such as MongoDB

Hands-on experience developing and deploying solutions in Azure and/or AWS cloud environments

Production experience with large codes bases

History of maintenance with business-critical systems

Performance optimization skills (application and database-level) with large data applications

More Benefits Include:

Competitive salary

Employee Assistance Program

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and parental leave

401(k) with matching, life insurance, EAP, discount programs and other perks

Fulfillment about your work and this industry because it is impactful

More About Us:

Our values include fun, integrity, respect, and excellence = FIRE!

Our dedicated team of associates have helped pave the path of innovation for new products and services that are focused on the health and safety of first responders

Temperature-controlled production floor with nice break rooms, fresh food market, and outdoor patios

40+ years in business

Multi award-winning organization – including multiple repeat recognition as a Top Workplace by NorthCoast 99 eight times over, Family Business Achievement Awards, Smart Culture Awards, Cascade Business Growth Awards and Weatherhead 100!

Be part of making the highest quality personal protective equipment in the USA and keeping first responders safe!

Learn more about our culture and team!

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Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Fire- Dex is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, disability (physical and mental, including HIV and AIDS), genetic information, gender identity and expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race (includes traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (includes religious dress and grooming practices), sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and actively seek to ensure that our hiring and employment practices reflect this commitment.

Interview Process & Consent

Fire Dex may use AI assisted tools to record and transcribe interviews for evaluation purposes, with candidate notice and consent. These tools support, but do not replace, human decision making. Interview data is handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including CCPA and GDPR.

Please note: We are only considering direct applicants for this position. Third party agencies will not be considered.