About Nexcess

Nexcess provides specialty cloud solutions for organizations where performance and compliance have to coexist. We serve businesses worldwide, from agencies scaling client sites to enterprises running mission-critical operations. We've built our reputation on deep technical expertise and genuine partnership with every client we work with. Behind every environment we manage is a team of people who take the craft seriously and keep showing up when it matters.

This role is responsible for developing code that can withstand high profile sites and intense loads. You will collaborate with a cross-functional team to architect and develop durable, extensible, and secure code. This role requires expert level PHP, CSS, JavaScript, & HTML; impeccable WordPress experience; a solid understanding of frontend and backend technologies; automated testing, and CLI skills.

Location
This position is permanently remote for the right candidate but must work US based hours.

Compensation

Base Salary will be in the range of $60,000-$90,000 USD and will vary depending on location and skill set.

Responsibilities:

Develop new software solutions and maintain existing applications
Work with stakeholders to understand requirements and objectives
Create, review, and update technical documentation
Keep apprised of relevant new technology and best practices
Write tests to validate code function
Execute bug fixes
Measure results of implemented solutions
Participate in troubleshooting/triaging of issues and document them appropriately

Skills, Competencies, and Qualifications:

5+ years Experience in the WordPress space
2+ years focused on leading the technical direction of a team and mentoring
2+ years developing with React
Thorough knowledge of the product development life cycle
Exceptional organizational and communication skills
Skilled at crafting modern PHP (ex: autoloading, dependency management, dependency injection, templating libraries, automated testing, OOP, and/or frameworks like Symfony or Laravel, etc.)
Mid to advanced level vanilla JavaScript experience (including experience with webpack, babel, and ES2015+ syntax)
Exceptional HTML & CSS (including experience with PostCSS or Sass and BEM) skills
Experience working with design systems and design system thinking
Exceptional at crafting modern PHP (ex: autoloading, dependency management, dependency injection, templating libraries, automated testing, OOP, and/or frameworks like Symfony or Laravel, etc.)
Experience working with at least one automated testing framework
Comfortable working in a Linux environment
A passion for improving software/systems
Ability to work remotely with little-to-no supervision
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related discipline or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with developing blocks for the Block Editor
Experience with continuous integration and automated deployment pipelines
Experience with JS application frameworks
Experience building sites that are accessible (you’ve worked with WAI-ARIA and done WCAG 2.0+ AA/Section 508 work) and performant (working knowledge of best practices)
Experience in more advanced areas of JavaScript (state management; async operations; unit, snapshot, and integration testing; REST APIs)
Full stack experience beyond HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Background working

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Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities across CloudOne Digital’s family of brands.

What We Offer

Comprehensive benefits package
Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company matching
A collaborative, team-oriented culture
Consistent and predictable work hours
Engaging, varied work that keeps each day different
Opportunities to contribute ideas and influence how work gets done

Disclaimer:

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all job responsibilities, tasks, or duties. Additional duties and tasks may be assigned as part of the job function. Liquid Web Inc. reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in a way that best supports the organizational needs. The job description in no way creates or implies an employment contract. The employment contract remains “at will”.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:

Liquid Web is committed to offering equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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