Back-end Software Developer

Back-end Software Developer

Job Description

Mostly off-site schedule (up to 100%) with 24 hours per week

Description:
Scope:
The client is seeking an engagement with an experienced software developer with qualifications in the listed technologies to aid the NST division and CNM User Facility to refactor, refine and add features to the core software supporting the division and user facility. This includes administrative tools and operational systems the allow the CNM and NST to engage with users.

Objectives
The overall goal of this assignment is to deliver functional and impactful improvements to aid the division and user facility to support their users and deliver on their mission.

The work includes, but is not limited to:
Review/refactoring of existing codebase and applications
Implementation of enhancements and new features
Documentation of code, processes and user instructions
Identification/troubleshooting of reported issues
Cleanup and modernization tasks

Tasks and Delivery
Through engagement with the CNM User Office, division leadership and research staff, multiple development tasks have been identified that will bring modernization, stability and enhancements to the current applications that aid in the operation of the CNM User Facility and the NST division. A prioritized list has been created that will address specific needs across the core applications. Individual tasks are expected to vary in complexity and time to complete, some requiring only an hour or two, while others may require weeks of effort.
All work will be completed with adherence to good coding standards, staged with revision control and accompanied by appropriate levels of documentation. Work will be assigned until the list is completed. The current backlog is quite lengthy.

Required Background, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge/Skill/Ability:
Strong skills with PHP (both current and legacy versions) and MySQL/MariaDB
Familiarity with CakePHP MVC framework (v2-4.5) is desirable
Strong skills in HTML, CSS/SASS, and JavaScript
Working knowledge of revision control systems (e.x. Git, SVN, etc.)
Familiarity with the use of Oracle and MSSQL for queries and LDAP for web-based authentication
A working knowledge of UX design principles
Experience designing and enhancing user interface designs
Ability to create user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and mockups
Ability to collaborate effectively with product, engineering, and management teams
Skill in incorporating customer feedback, usage metrics, and usability findings into design to enhance user experience
Experience with user testing and usability analysis
Strong skills supporting Linux (Debian-based) and web servers (Apache) infrastructure in support of web-based interfaces and back-end maintenance jobs

Background
Associate or bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, System Administration, or a closely-related field, or equivalent experience required
3 or more years of software development and/or UX development experience
Experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP and MySql are required
Working knowledge of CakePHP is a plus
Link(s) to examples of work or a compounded portfolio are encouraged
Experience with system administration, automation, dev/test methodology, etc. also a plus

Notes:

Mostly off-site schedule (up to 100%) with 24 hours per week. 

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status