Full Stack Developer - Contract

Full Stack Developer Wanted: AlgaeCal is looking for an Intermediate Full Stack Developer to join our fun-loving Dev team on a contract basis. In this role, you’ll dive into both the front and back end, managing and optimizing our WordPress site on WPEngine, and customizing elements on our BigCommerce storefront. You’ll keep our Symfony and WordPress applications running smoothly, squash bugs as they arise, and build new features to enhance user experience. You’ll also work on creating and refining customer-facing content and crafting high-converting sales pages within our CMS.

This is a chance to make a meaningful impact on millions of lives—all while working in a fun, collaborative environment. 

This job might be for you if you’ve got…

• A resume that wows us. We expect you’ll have proven web development skills involving front and back end. And we’ll also expect you to be skilled at working in the overlap between the two.
• 2+ years of experience in a software development role. You’ll be able to provide us with examples of your work in a wide variety of coding niches.
• An encyclopedic knowledge of PHP, Python, Git, Semantic HTML, Javascript (> ES 2016), CSS & Sass. 
• The knowhow to support and maintain Symfony middleware integration between BigCommerce and Salesforce. There’s no ifs, ands, or buts about it - you’ll need at least 2 years of experience as a kickass software developer to succeed in this role. Bonus points if you’ve worked with Liquid & jQuery.
• A yoda-like ability to develop and deploy features for our WordPress blog and website templates.
• A thick portfolio that demonstrates your mastery of all-things dev. Sorry, but if you have to Google ‘Bitbucket’; or you’ve never heard of ‘AWS’, this isn’t the position for you. 
• Next level bug resolving skills. In fact, you’re so good at dealing with bugs you should probably be deployed on a mission to Klendathu. 

What Will You Earn? 

We believe in rewarding top talent. Let’s talk about salary once we’ve had the chance to get to know you better. Rest assured, we’re generous and offer above-market pay for the right person. If you bring the skills and experience, we’ll make sure the compensation reflects that.

How To Apply

So, do you have what it takes to become the next member of team AlgaeCal?

Job opportunities like this don’t come along often, and we’ve got a lot to offer our successful applicant. So, to make sure our future Intermediate Full Stack Developer is the real-deal, will be a great fit, and will thrive at AlgaeCal, we ask a little more than your run-of-the-mill job application:

If this sounds like a position for you, please respond to this advertisement with your resume and cover letter. Please, read carefully:

1. Write a cover letter addressing:

1. Why you're the best Intermediate Full Stack Developer for this role. Give quantifiable examples of related achievements.
2. Describe why you fit perfectly with our values. Read them here:
3. What's the toughest challenge you’ve ever overcome in your life? How did you overcome it?
4. What are the last three books you’ve read?
5. What do you do for fun?

2. Explain what you’re doing now for a job:

1.  If you don’t have one, explain why.
2.  If you have one, explain why you’re looking elsewhere.

This cover letter is your opportunity to showcase your skills. Don’t waste it!

3. Upload your cover letter and resume:

1. Ensure that your cover letter and resume are saved and sent as one file.

Yes, our hiring process is challenging, but it’s our way of selecting the best--and your way of ensuring your AlgaeCal teammates are tops.

Click the “Apply Now” button on this page and upload your cover letter and resume.

***Note: Please include your cover letter WITH your resume in one document. Applications without a cover letter will not be read!

We are looking to hire as soon as we find the right person, so act quickly and you can also expect a prompt response.