Job Purpose
The full-stack LAMP/LEMP developer will be responsible for participating in architectural design, development and implementation of projects including but not limited to web sites, e-commerce sites, CMS solutions, custom web-based applications, micro services and infrastructure.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Design, develop, debug and support web applications and their infrastructure
• Use creativity to innovate new products (plugins, modules, themes, and apps) to enhance public and administrative user experience
• Keep up with new Internet standards and web technologies
• Ensure applications produced satisfy both client and PSFA functional requirements, quality and timeline
• Work effectively with the other PSFA team members (such as PM’s, QA’s, and of course other developers) and, occasionally collaborate with client teams
• Produce material to support technical documentation, including, code documentation
• Create technical design documents from business and technical requirements, and describe levels of effort involved
• Act in a stewardship capacity for the Agency, work as a functional member of the team, self-direct and self-regulate your work-day
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
• Demonstrable expertise in working with PHP, MySQL and Linux, Apache/Nginx
• Very strong experience with at least one common PHP based CMS or framework: WordPress, Drupal, Backdrop, etc., and that framework’s code standards
• Proficiency with common front-end scripting technologies: HTML, JavaScript, CSS, as well as common parts of the ecosystem like jQuery, etc.
• Healthy working knowledge of version control and automated testing processes
• Understanding of machine interface technologies like XML, JSON and REST API’s
• At least passing experience with at least 1 of the popular frontend frameworks (Angular, React, Vue, Backbone, etc.)
• At least basic knowledge of search engine optimization (SEO), and web accessibility
Minimum Education and Experience
Three (3) to five (5) years in the Information Technology field or in a related area. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in an area of appropriate specialization preferred. Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered. Experience or education may be substituted for one another at the discretion of the Director.
Working Conditions
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected on occasion.
Physical Effort
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Minimal physical activity is required while performing the duties of this job; the employee may sit or stand for extended periods. Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
Supplemental Information
Other Requirements: State travel is required occasionally. Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico driver’s license.
Job Type: Full Time
Base of Operations: Albuquerque, NM
Public School Facilities Authority is a state agency that offers excellent benefits, including membership in the Public Employees Retirement Association of NM.
Executive Order 2021-046 requires all employees with the State of New Mexico to provide either proof of COVID-19 vaccination or proof of a COVID-19 viral test every week. Links to the referenced Executive Order and Public Health Order can be found on the State Personnel Office website homepage: www.spo.state.nm.us
Disclaimer
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to this position. The description is not to be construed as an extensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the employee. The agency director reserves the rights to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. This job description does not change the “at-will” employment relationship as indicated in the Policies for Governor Exempt Employees and the Exempt Position Statement. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities at the discretion of the director.