Contract Developer Jobs in Philadelphia, PA (NOW HIRING)

NOTE - This posting is intended to gather applications from interested contractors who would like to be included in our bench of possible contractors for future use.

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

Kanopi Studios is a Design, Development & Support Agency with a fully distributed team of people who are experts in Drupal & WordPress.

Our clients have a mission; we design, build and support websites that help their mission thrive.

As a Contract Developer, your day-to-day includes spending your time hands-on developing and collaborating on sites while staying accountable to schedules, estimates, project requirements, and high standards of quality.

Requirements

Your typical work week might include:

• Site building and configuration.
• Custom front end and theme layer development. (Drupal)
• Custom module development, and the maintenance of existing custom code. (Drupal)
• Writing custom plugins and themes. (WordPress)
• Documenting code and processes, and participating in peer reviews.
• Participating in client meetings and workshops.
• Actively contributing to the continual improvement of our processes and product.
• Most importantly, having fun working with an incredible team!

This is a contract position. Hourly rate is commensurate with experience. Not to worry, the pay is competitive and what you'd expect for this role. This is a 100% remote role, but you must live and be able to work in the United States or Canada.

We are looking for candidates who...

• Have 4+ years of related Drupal or WordPress experience.
• Are experienced working in support (and are willing to do it).
• Have worked in an agency environment, preferably in multiple time zones.
• Show strong problem solving abilities, intelligence, and initiative.
• Know the ins and outs of modern development workflows, including use of the command line, gitflow, containers, and dev/stage/prod environments.
• Experience with pattern libraries or similar tools, like Storybook.
• Deeply understand modern web standards and technologies.
• Exhibit thoughtful, inclusive, and articulate communication skills, both in writing and in person.
• Have a BS or MS in Computer Science, or equivalent work experience.
• Have some React.js experience (this would be an awesome plus).

At Kanopi, we believe a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and voices make for a better workplace. We strongly and enthusiastically encourage people of color, individuals who identify within and beyond the LGBTQ+ spectrum, women, and people with disabilities to apply.

If you think this post was written just for you, here's what to do next:

1. Submit your resume.
2. Answer the questions you see here on this page.
3. Send us a cover letter, including your answer to the question below.

Now... About that cover letter... This is VERY important!

Please include all of the typical reasons why you'd be an outstanding candidate for this position, plus answer this question: What is your favorite piece of technology?

Our screening process takes a bit of time because we like to ensure that you are the perfect fit for us, and we are the perfect fit for you! After we've taken a look at your application, we will send you a series of questions that will help us get to know you better. From there, you will engage in several interviews with members of our team. Some candidates may even do a paid mini-project, depending on the role you are interviewing for. We'll be happy to explain a bit more once we're in the interview stage.

Please note - we try to make an effort to contact every applicant to let you know the status of your application, but we are human, so if you don't hear from us, drop us a line!

Disclaimer Regarding the Use of AI: In the interest of fostering a fair and unbiased recruitment process, we utilize AI technology to assist in reviewing job applications. This includes anonymizing applications to mitigate potential bias and ensure a more equitable assessment of qualifications. We are committed to the continuous review and revision of our processes to ensure alignment with the fair treatment of applicants in addition to state, provincial, and federal law.

Benefits

Fully Remote: Work where and when you do your best. It's about feeling connected to others, having a flexible schedule and staying healthy.

Top Talent: Since we are not limited by walls, our ability to hire the best is limitless. Collaborate, learn and surround yourself with a strongly skilled and diverse team.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by those assigned to this classification. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by those occupying this position. The job description and job functions described herein are subject to possible modification by Kanopi Studios in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

No agencies, recruiters or overseas applicants.