PHP/JavaScript Website Software Engineer/Programmer (Part-Time Volunteer)

Position: PHP/JavaScript Website Software Engineer/Programmer (Part-Time Volunteer) Location: USA Purpose: Apply robust solutions to develop, support, and maintain functionality of MissionNext’s premier job matching website programs. Learn and understand the full functionality of the website and propose solutions to enhance, optimize, and maintain programs to meet customer requirements using PHP, JavaScript and other programming languages and databases as needed. Key duties: • PHP/ JavaScript – Learn the functionality, logic, documentation, and operation of our complex PHP/JavaScript programs for the MissionNext website. • Make recommendations for functional fixes, enhancements, and other functional and performance improvements. • Meet with customer service and web developers regularly to discuss functionality, performance, and issues and propose potential solutions. • Familiarity with GitLab, MySQL, and PostgreSQL databases and able to construct PHP queries for these databases. • Able to set priorities and work independently to resolve complex program issues. • Coordinate with MissionNext web development team to keep leadership informed of the status of programming and problem resolution. • Must be able to participate in online regular Web development and “Knowledge Transfer” meetings. • Participate in online MissionNext onboarding, orientation, all-hands, Prayer meetings when possible. • Respond regularly and promptly to emails, voicemails, and text messages. • Represent MissionNext in all interactions (both internal and external) with integrity and respect. • Other duties as assigned and agreed upon. Time Commitment: This is a part-time, volunteer position requiring 5-10 hours per week. Organization: There is no office space for this position; the candidate will work from home using his/her own computer and high-speed internet. Day-to-day interactions will be through email, telephone, and video conferencing. Worker Status: Part-time volunteer; support-based or self-supported. Pre-approved expenses may be reimbursed. Education: BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, MIS, or similar relevant field degree or related discipline from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience. Experience and Skills: • PHP, JavaScript programming expertise with various versions of PHP and JavaScript. • In-depth knowledge and experience with Laravel PHP Web framework, MySQL, and PostgreSQL and query scripts to access database data. • Must be able to work independently, be a self-starter with positive, “can-do” attitude. • Good record of successful software development and execution with measurable results. • Excellent people skills, creative, and able to quickly assess software development needs and establish and execute plans to bring them to completion. Requirements: • Christ-follower, personable, excellent communication, and people skills, dependent on prayer, and spiritually mature. • Agrees with MissionNext Statements of Faith and Spiritual Purpose Apply Job!  

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