What are the responsibilities and job description for the Web Developer position at smartdept. inc.?
smartdept. is searching for a Web Developer for a hospitality client located in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will come with 5 years of experience. This is a part-time (15-20 hours/week), hybrid, 6-month contract (January start) opportunity with the possibility of an extension.
What You’ll Do:
- Develop, customize, and maintain web applications using Laravel and Statamic CMS.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement dynamic, user-friendly websites, framework, models and applications.
- Create and optimize database structures, queries, and integrations.
- Design and implement APIs and third-party integrations.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing applications and systems.
- Stay updated with best practices, emerging trends, and advancements in Laravel and Statamic development.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
- Participate in project planning, estimations, and code reviews.
What You’ll Need:
- 5 years of experience
- Portfolio or links to showcase past work
- Background in either eCommerce, Hospitality or Events is a plus
- Strong experience with Laravel PHP framework.
- Proficient in Statamic CMS development, including add-ons and custom configurations.
- Solid understanding of WordPress, PHP, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and modern front-end frameworks (e.g., Vue.js, React).
- Experience with database management systems, especially MySQL or PostgreSQL.
- Knowledge of API development (RESTful and GraphQL).
- Experience with server management and deployment workflows (e.g., Forge, Envoyer, Docker).
