What are the responsibilities and job description for the Back End Web Developer position at OFS?
OFS is currently seeking a qualified candidate to fill a Back-End Web Developer position. This individual will be responsible for supporting and expanding the back-end architecture of our Drupal-based web environment and contributing to the development of our internal CRM platform. The role may also involve broader tool development based on evolving business needs. This person will work closely with internal teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, secure, and high-performing web solutions.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and optimize back-end systems that support OFS-related websites and internal tools
- Collaborate on an Agile Scrum team to complete development sprints
- Write clean, secure, and well-documented code following best practices
- Respond to helpdesk requests related to server-side or system functionality issues
- Integrate with third-party APIs and services as needed
- Participate in code reviews, testing, and troubleshooting
- Document functional and technical requirements for ongoing projects
- Proficiency in PHP and familiarity with back-end frameworks such as Drupal or Symfony
- Understanding of database systems (e.g., MySQL, MariaDB) and writing optimized queries
- Familiarity with RESTful APIs and JSON/XML data handling
- Bachelor’s or associate degree in computer science or equivalent combination of training and experience
- Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and eager to learn
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
- Proficiency in secure coding and back-end best practices
- Experience working with Drupal 9 or 10 and developing custom Drupal modules
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and CI/CD pipelines
- Proficiency with version control systems like Gitlab
- Exposure to front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and how they interact with back-end systems
- Understanding of performance tuning and scalability in web applications
- Knowledge of unit testing, integration testing, and automated deployments
