Job Description -

Job Title: Web Developer (PHP)

Onsite Richmond, VA

State of VA- department of Police

Interview In person- mandatory

Need local to Richmond only

ABOUT THE ROLE

Virginia State Police is seeking a Web Developer in the IT Division. This position will be reporting to the Website Coordinator and joining a highly dynamic and results oriented team. This position will be a key resource in providing enhancements and security for multiple WordPress applications. Work will support highway safety, emergency messaging, lead acquisition as well as several public outreach programs.

This position will be responsible for:

Working across the full stack, building, maintaining and optimizing scalable, distributed features and solutions that enable positive user experiences across desktop and mobile

Developing new features in support of business and project requirements

Managing vendor support as needed for maintenance and enhancement

Working with agile development methodologies, adhering to best practices and pursuing continued learning opportunities

Requirements:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor s degree in information sciences, computer science, or a related field; considerable software implementation experience

Proficiency in PHP

Understanding of WordPress architecture

Understanding of SQL

Understanding of REST API

Ability to work as team member on web development projects end-to-end

Proven knowledge of back-end/infrastructure maintenance and optimization and UX/UI principles

Knowledge of front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

Knowledge of secure coding practices

Outstanding communication skills

SkillRequired / DesiredAmount of ExperienceConsiderable software implementation experienceRequired5 YearsProficiency in PHPRequired5 YearsUnderstanding of WordPress architectureRequired5 YearsUnderstanding of SQLRequired5 YearsUnderstanding of REST APIRequired5 YearsAbility to work as a team member on web development projects end-to-endRequired5 YearsProven knowledge of back-end/infrastructure maintenance and optimization, and UX/UI principlesRequired5 YearsKnowledge of front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScriptRequired5 YearsKnowledge of secure coding practicesRequired5 YearsAny combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor s degree in information sciences, computer science, or a related fieldRequiredN/AOutstanding communication skillsRequiredN/A