Backend Developer at Phase2

Phase2 is looking for a developer with a strong backend background who focuses on holistic backend development and Drupal specialization to join our expanding Engineering team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Drupal 8/9+ experience, including module development with plugins, services, etc., as well as basic theme implementation
• Understanding of git for code management
• Basic debugging and troubleshooting of technical issues, and identifying appropriate solutions which consider the impact on a wider range of functionality and overall usability
• Can identify contradictory requirements and suggest resolutions, including identifying the underlying need that drives the requirements
• Can communicate technical information in a non-technical manner, and ask basic questions to identify technical requirements
• Proficient in object-oriented PHP and other web-oriented technologies
• Proficient in basic web development concepts (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
• Be open to giving and receiving honest feedback on technical approach and implementation, peer code review, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or familiarity with Docker or other container/virtualized development environments
• Proficiency with git (various branching strategies, merging, pull-requests, rebasing, etc.), including an ability to commit code, resolve merge conflicts, and comprehend trunk-based git workflows
• Basic understanding of CI/CD processes
• Understands SQL, including when to use JOINS and aggregation functions (GROUP BY)
• Can independently implement portions of a system to meet specific business requirements given a technical design
• Proficient in PHP as well as other web-oriented technologies, such as React, Node.js, GraphQL, Vue.js, etc.
• Some familiarity with basic automated testing concepts, including behavioral testing, visual regression testing, and using testing automation tools such as Cypress, Jest, Behat, or similar
• Basic understanding of Accessibility (a11) and WCAG standards
• Have experience directly interacting with clients and stakeholders daily
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills

Physical Demands

• Frequently remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• Occasional adjusting or moving of light objects up to 20 pounds in all directions.
• Continuous communication on live video chats, calls, and through emails and messaging platforms for the purpose of exchanging information.
• Continuous repetitive movements that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Mental Demands

• Comprehension- Must continuously be able to understand direction and adhere to established procedures. Must also be able to gather information from clients and employees and synthesize this information in a meaningful way. May also be responsible for making improvements or recommendations to existing procedures.
• Organization- Must continuously be able to gather and classify information, store information learned from conversations and communications, and then be and be able to quickly recall, interpret, and explain information.
• Reasoning and Decision Making- Must continuously use logic to analyze and interpret information, and prioritize.
• Communication- Must continuously express or exchange ideas and meaning with employees and clients.
• Resilience- Must continuously adapt well in the face of workplace stressors.

Summary

Phase2 is a digital product agency passionate about customer experience, grounded in data and insights, and rooted in 20 years of successful technology delivery. We make digital products that inspire, engage, and create impact. For the most influential companies in the world, Phase2 is a proven partner, guiding our clients toward what's next in the digital landscape.

Phase2 is looking for a developer with a strong backend background who focuses on holistic backend development and Drupal specialization to join our expanding Engineering team. The ideal candidate is a passionate problem solver who applies their technical experience to create compelling and useful digital experiences. You will collaboratively work with other developers and team members from internal and external organizations to develop cutting-edge digital platforms and solve complex problems.

This position reports to the Software Architect.

Responsibilities

• Drupal 8/9+ backend development
• Using git for code management
• Basic debugging and troubleshooting of technical issues, and identifying appropriate solutions which consider the impact on a wider range of functionality
• Working with development teams to identify dependencies and implementation tasks to be performed
• Communicate technical information in a non-technical manner
• Open to giving and receiving honest feedback on technical approach and implementation, peer code review, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

Drupal 8/9+ experience, including module development with plugins, services, etc., as well as basic theme implementation

Understanding of git for code management

Basic debugging and troubleshooting of technical issues, and identifying appropriate solutions which consider the impact on a wider range of functionality and overall usability

Can identify contradictory requirements and suggest resolutions, including identifying the underlying need that drives the requirements

Can communicate technical information in a non-technical manner, and ask basic questions to identify technical requirements

Proficient in object-oriented PHP and other web-oriented technologies

Proficient in basic web development concepts (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)

Be open to giving and receiving honest feedback on technical approach and implementation, peer code review, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience or familiarity with Docker or other container/virtualized development environments

Proficiency with git (various branching strategies, merging, pull-requests, rebasing, etc.), including an ability to commit code, resolve merge conflicts, and comprehend trunk-based git workflows

Basic understanding of CI/CD processes

Understands SQL, including when to use JOINS and aggregation functions (GROUP BY)

Can independently implement portions of a system to meet specific business requirements given a technical design

Proficient in PHP as well as other web-oriented technologies, such as React, Node.js, GraphQL, Vue.js, etc.

Some familiarity with basic automated testing concepts, including behavioral testing, visual regression testing, and using testing automation tools such as Cypress, Jest, Behat, or similar

Basic understanding of Accessibility (a11) and WCAG standards

Have experience directly interacting with clients and stakeholders daily

Have strong written and verbal communication skills

Physical Demands

Frequently remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.

Occasional adjusting or moving of light objects up to 20 pounds in all directions.

Continuous communication on live video chats, calls, and through emails and messaging platforms for the purpose of exchanging information.

Continuous repetitive movements that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Mental Demands

Comprehension- Must continuously be able to understand direction and adhere to established procedures. Must also be able to gather information from clients and employees and synthesize this information in a meaningful way. May also be responsible for making improvements or recommendations to existing procedures.

Organization- Must continuously be able to gather and classify information, store information learned from conversations and communications, and then be and be able to quickly recall, interpret, and explain information.

Reasoning and Decision Making- Must continuously use logic to analyze and interpret information, and prioritize.

Communication- Must continuously express or exchange ideas and meaning with employees and clients.

Resilience- Must continuously adapt well in the face of workplace stressors.

Regarding COVID-19 Vaccines

Phase2 has contracts with the federal government, subjecting it to federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates. If you are under consideration for work on a government contract or plan to work from a Phase2 office location, Phase2 will require you to be vaccinated. Phase2 will permit limited medical and religious exemptions. Upon offer of employment, you will be asked to provide your vaccination status.

More About Phase2

Candidates being considered will be contacted by email first. Every job requires at least 2 interviews-both conducted via video. A representative from Employee Experience will conduct the first interview via video and the invitation will be sent from a valid, Phase2 email address. Additionally, all job offers are delivered via DocuSign with security validation.

Phase2 has an unwavering commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

As a remote-first company, we are able to compete for the best talent, no matter where they live. Our salary structure is commensurate with accomplishment. We offer a full benefits package including 401K with an automatic company contribution. We have more than 160 employees in our Arlington, Virginia, New York, New York, Portland, Oregon, and “everywhere” offices.

We are dedicated to creating an environment of openness and engagement. Each member of our workforce can bring the fullest expression of themselves to work every day in order to best serve one another and our clients. We commit to keeping our workplace free from discrimination based upon race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information. Phase2 is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and participates in E-Verify.