PHP Developer

You’ve already chosen a career that makes a difference in people’s lives, now choose a company that wants to make a difference in yours.
     •   Bickford will provide you a balanced work environment where you are treated fairly and set up to succeed
     •   Through Bickford’s family culture you will feel connected and challenged to grow within a supportive team environment
     •   We will help you find more meaning, purpose and happiness in your life by engaging in the valuable work of Bickford

Primary Duties Include:
     •   Work under the direction of the project producer and CMO to build custom js/php/MySQL based web applications frequently with API integrations with external systems.
     •   Bring an open mind to each assignment looking for ways to improve and extend existing techniques and process.
     •   Advocate for the best possible deliverables.
     •   Perform root-cause analysis, identify areas of opportunity, propose ideas, develop and implement remediation plans to close gaps.
     •   Provides support for proprietary software programs.
     •   Occasional travel required.

Role Requirements:
     •   Bachelors Degree (Computer Science or related field preferred); five years related work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
     •   2-3 years of web development experience with custom PHP development and/or experience writing code to customize Laravel, Drupal, WordPress, etc.
     •   Proficiency with PHP (object oriented, preferred), Javascript (Vue.js, preferred) and MySQL; Developers are coders that leverage frameworks to build custom written PHP applications
     •   Time management, personal organization, and written/verbal communication skills (English)
     •   Ability to work well with others in an open office team environment
     •   Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Preferred:
     •   Backend frameworks: Symfony or Laravel, unit testing (PHP Unit, Codeception)
     •   Front-end experience: CSS, HTML, SCSS/SASS, Bootstrap and responsive design
     •   Javascript frameworks: VueJS, jQuery, Backbone; working knowledge of AMD and CommonJS a plus
     •   Current toolsets: Build workflows (Gulp.js), package managers (composer, Bower), ORM/DBAL, source control (Git) and deployment (Jenkins)
     •   Ability to learn and support new and quickly changing technologies
 

Bickford Senior Living owns and operates 63 Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care branches in Kansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio and Virginia, with headquarters located in Olathe, KS.

Being a Bickford Family Member, our employees are family to us, means having the opportunity to be something more than an employee.  Great possibilities lie ahead – to grow as a person and in your career.  To live the Bickford Core Purpose of Enriching Happiness and to be a leader.  It’s the opportunity to become your personal best.  To be connected to a family that achieves more together.  And to be recognized for all of it.  It’s all here for you.

We invite you to apply to join the Bickford family today!

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