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Web Application Developer

Position Summary:
We are currently hiring a Web Application Developer, the candidate will be self-starter who has the proven ability to deliver stable, scalable code on schedule professionally and with a positive attitude towards customers and co-workers in all departments and on all levels. The applicant should be experienced in all phases of the development life cycle and have experience delivering products to a wide range of customers.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing and consolidating existing web applications and databases, as well as creating new software, systems, pages, and modules.
  
• Proactively resolve issues in specification that will lead to a quality, high-performance, architecturally sound product.
  
• Write code, test and debug application and data retrieval logic, including enhancing and developing functionality for the existing portal framework.
  
• Perform thorough unit testing on all relevant platforms as appropriate.
  
• Collaborate directly with all departments to understand the needs and development requirements.
  
• Coordinate releases amongst all stakeholders.
  
• Regularly inform manager on progress of project, identifying risks early in the process.
  
• Collaborate with other developers to troubleshoot, debug and general quality assurance.
  
• Demonstrate self-directed and proactive approach to tackling problems and leveraging resources.
  

Required Experience / Qualifications:

• Proven programming and database experience in PHP, MYSQL and object-oriented design
• Strong background in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Have experience using data to improve user experience
• Strong verbal & written communication skills with ability to clearly articulate opinions and ideas
• Must be detail orientated with the ability to multi-task and prioritize based on the department’s needs
• Self-motivated, Independent problem-solving skills
• Ability to take in, understand, and apply new concepts and ideas quickly
• Must be able to speak, read and write English
• Proficient computer skills – Experience with MS Office – Outlook and Word
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Computer Science
• Experience in ecommerce, manufacturing environment or custom apparel
• Lamp software stack development
• jQuery
• AJAX and RESTful programming
• Experience with image manipulation software (Photoshop, GIMP, CorelDRAW)
• Front-end development: 2 years
  
• CSS: 1 year
  
• Angular: 2 years
  

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to remain stationary for long periods of time.
  
• Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.
  
• This position requires repetitive use of hands/fingers to operate keyboard and mouse in front of a computer monitor.
  
• The person in this position must frequently communicate via phone, IM, email and in person with other staff members providing information accurately and professionally in these situations.
  
• The employee is expected to come to work unimpaired.
  

Location:
Wallingford, Connecticut

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Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance