Senior PHP Developer

ABOUT THE SHIPYARD

The Shipyard is a leading, independent agency that builds performance-driven brands audiences can’t help but love.

By applying modern mindsets to established models, we fuel brand and marketing decisions that are more courageous and more validated.

Our ability to align bold creativity with individual consumer motivations lets us do more than hope for brand love – we methodically engineer it throughout the consumer journey. That’s how we activate the synergistic power of brand building and performance marketing.

Engineering Brand Love through the courageous ambitions of our people and our clients.

The agency has significant momentum, and we’re still growing. Come join our team!

SUMMARY

We are looking for a smart, experienced, and motivated Senior PHP Developer to join our Columbus team.

The Senior PHP Developer is responsible for managing internet-based services and the interchange of data between the server and website visitors. The PHP Developer will be responsible for server-side logic, definition and maintenance of centralized databases, and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end. The developer will also be responsible for developing front-end elements designed by Fahlgren Mortine’s digital designers. Therefore, a strong understanding of front-end technologies is necessary as well.

This is a hybrid work from home/office position (in-office attendance is required on Tuesdays & Thursdays) and the candidate must live near Columbus, OH.

At The Shipyard, we know that it's your unique talents, backgrounds, and perspectives that make you who you are, just like our team, who come from various career paths and experiences. We believe we can't be truly diverse without bringing your most authentic self to the agency.

Studies show that people from marginalized communities may not always apply for positions if they don't meet every single requirement in a job posting. At The Shipyard, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the requirements. We believe that your passion for what we stand for — our values and purpose — is just as important as meeting every checkbox.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Participate actively in website development projects and assist in their ongoing maintenance.

Work closely with team members to assess project requirements and contribute to accurately estimate work and meet deadlines.

Work in accordance with the coding and documentation standards.

Work with the Lead Developer and/or Dev Manager to determine the optimal technical approach for a project.

Work with Interface Developers to integrate the front and back end of a given project.

Collaborate with design resources as needed to facilitate overall project success.

Foster teamwork within a diverse environment, encouraging knowledge sharing and open communication.

Success Metrics/Attributes:

Ongoing learning for improved experience in quality control, software testing, or a related role.

Growth and familiarity with testing methodologies, tools, and best practices.

Strong attention to detail and a passion for delivering high-quality digital products.

Problem-solving and analytical skills.

Communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Additional parameters:

May require occasional overtime and flexibility in work hours to accommodate project deadlines.

Will have the opportunity to contribute to a wide range of projects across various platforms and industries.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

3-5 years equivalent work experience in Development or similar role

Strong knowledge of Laravel, PHP web frameworks

Strong knowledge vue.js

Understanding the fully synchronous behavior of PHP

Understanding of MVC design patterns

Strong understanding and experience of front-end technologies

Knowledge of object-oriented PHP programming

Understanding accessibility and security compliance

Strong knowledge of the common PHP or web server exploits and their solutions

Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application

User authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments

Integration of multiple data sources and databases into one system

Familiarity with limitations of PHP as a platform and its workarounds

Creating database schemas that represent and support business processes

Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL databases and their declarative query languages

Familiarity with REDIS

Familiarity with DevOps functions

Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, primarily Git

Familiarity with asset build tools

Familiarity with frontend frameworks such as vue.js and bootstrap

WHAT YOU’LL GET

The overall target range of base compensation for this role is $100,000 - $120,000. Compensation offered will be determined by additional factors such as location and experience.

Open PTO

Flexible work hours and remote work

Paid holidays + holiday closure between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day

Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and disability benefits

401k program with employer matching

6 weeks paid parental leave

Employee bonus referrals

Company-provided snacks and beverages (yes, beer/wine included)

… and lots more!

Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship.