Full Stack Developer (PHP/MySQL)

Responsibilities:

• What You’ll Do:
• Maintain and extend our existing CodeIgniter-based PHP applications
• Collaborate with consultants to understand data analysis needs and convert them into feature enhancements
• Write complex and optimized SQL queries for analysis of large datasets
• Build and improve tabular HTML reports and interfaces
• Use GitHub effectively for version control and help bring structure to our workflow
• Bring an architectural mindset to ensure our tools scale without cornering us into rigid structures
• Leverage modern AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT) to improve development speed and quality
• Communicate regularly with both technical and non-technical team members
• What We Value:
• Honesty clarity: It’s okay not to know something – we prefer clear communication over pretending to understand.
• Initiative autonomy: You can plan, prioritize, and execute tasks without needing constant supervision.
• Team fit: You're collaborative, culturally aware, and thrive in a low-ego, feedback-friendly environment.
• Growth mindset: You may not tick every box — that’s okay. We value curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to learn.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Technical Skills Required:
• PHP (strong proficiency, ideally with CodeIgniter or similar MVC framework)
• MySQL (complex query building, joins, performance tuning, temporary tables)
• JavaScript with jQuery and AJAX for dynamic interactions
• HTML/CSS (confident in building clean, responsive interfaces)
• Git GitHub (confident in managing branches, pull requests, and best practices)
• Nice to Have:
• Experience with D3.js or other visualization libraries
• Experience designing or building internal APIs in PHP
• A track record of using AI developer tools to accelerate work
• A good architectural eye — you understand when structure matters
• What Success Looks Like:
• You’re quick to understand our existing codebase and begin contributing meaningfully
• You proactively offer improvements that make our tools more usable, efficient, or powerful
• You’re responsive and collaborative, helping consultants get more from the tools you support
• You bring smart, scalable ideas to the table — and can execute on them
• Soft Skills:
• Clear, honest communication
• High level of verbal and written English
• Strong self-management and autonomy
• Collaborative team player
• High accountability and ownership
• Receptive to feedback and coaching
• Detail-oriented
• Positive attitude and resilience
• Proactive problem-solving
• Reliable and consistent follow-through

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