Description:

Work from Home (WFH). Remote work must be performed while residing in New Mexico, Florida, or Massachusetts

CIAT Locations: San Diego, CA and Albuquerque, NM

Reports to: VP of Information Technology

Status: Exempt

Employment Type: Full-time

Summary

The Full Stack Web Developer at CIAT designs, builds, and maintains modern web applications that support student experience, marketing funnels, and internal operations. This role works across the full stack including front end, back end, databases, and integrations to deliver secure, scalable, and responsive solutions aligned with CIAT’s growth and innovation goals in career-focused higher education.

You will collaborate closely with the Marketing team and IT stakeholders to translate business requirements into reliable web-based solutions, continuously improving performance, usability, and conversion outcomes through data and user feedback.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop, maintain, and optimize web applications using PHP/Laravel, WordPress, and Node.js
2. Collaborate with stakeholders, designers, QA, and developers to define requirements and deliver features
3. Troubleshoot, profile, and optimize code for performance, stability, and security
4. Write clean, well-structured, and well-documented code and participate in code reviews
5. Monitor application health, identify bottlenecks or bugs, and implement fixes
6. Serve as the first point of contact for updates and enhancements on CIAT web properties such as ciat.edu, including content, design, and functionality changes
7. Build responsive and interactive web pages aligned with CIAT brand guidelines
8. Ensure all website content remains editable and version controlled for team collaboration
9. Work with internal and third party developers to triage, delegate, and test updates
10. Gather requirements and provide accurate time estimates for web projects
11. Implement design specifications and collaborate with marketing to enhance user experience within constraints
12. Monitor analytics and visitor behavior to recommend improvements in accessibility and functionality
13. Communicate effectively with internal teams and external vendors
14. Apply critical thinking to solve complex business challenges programmatically
15. Stay current with emerging tools, frameworks, and industry trends
16. Ensure compliance with federal, state, accreditation, and institutional requirements
17. Contribute to team goals and outcomes as needed
18. Uphold CIAT’s mission, vision, and values
19. Maintain a safe, secure, and ethical work environment

Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in software development, computer science, or related field or equivalent experience
2. 7+ years of professional web development experience
3. 7+ years working with version control tools such as Git
4. Advanced expertise in PHP/Laravel including Eloquent relationships, service containers, event driven design, and queues
5. Experience with backend languages such as Rust or exposure to Go or Python preferred
6. Familiarity with Microsoft Power Pages preferred
7. Strong WordPress expertise including multisite or headless setups, REST API customization, and caching strategies
8. Strong Node.js experience including service oriented architecture, WebSockets, and performance profiling
9. Proficiency in front end development including JavaScript ES6+, CSS, SASS or LESS, and frameworks such as React or Vue.js
10. Experience designing and optimizing relational databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL and working with NoSQL systems such as Redis or MongoDB
11. Experience with containerization such as Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and Kubernetes
12. Strong API design skills including REST, GraphQL, OAuth2, JWT, and real time communication
13. Experience with automated testing tools such as PHPUnit, Jest or Mocha, or Cypress
14. Knowledge of security best practices including OWASP, content security policies, and secure coding
15. Strong focus on scalability, reliability, and proactive issue resolution
16. Proficient use of Git with emphasis on maintainability and clear history
17. Understanding of responsive design, UI and UX principles, and SEO best practices
18. Ability to learn and adapt quickly to new tools and methodologies
19. Strong organizational and time estimation skills
20. Ability to work independently and deliver within structured development cycles
21. Strong communication and teamwork skills
22. Self motivated, results driven, and highly ethical

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

Monday through Friday. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.

Supervisory Responsibility

This role has no supervisory responsibilities.

Values

1. Passion for education and student success
2. Commitment to integrity and excellence
3. Respect and dignity for students and colleagues
4. Focus on innovation to support student achievement
5. Customer centric mindset with goal driven execution
6. Accountability and continuous improvement
7. Growth mindset and belief in student potential
8. Professionalism and leadership by example
9. Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and respect
10. Support for lifelong learning and development

Physical Demands

1. Prolonged sitting
2. Ability to use a computer, mouse, and phone for extended periods
3. Ability to type, search, and input information while communicating
4. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations as part of daily tasks

Work Environment

This is a remote role performed in a home office setting. Employees are expected to maintain a safe and ergonomic workspace and use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and virtual communication tools.

Employees must follow company policies related to data security and confidentiality, including the use of secure connections. Expectations for work hours, availability, and time tracking will be clearly defined and must be followed.

The company provides reasonable accommodations and necessary work equipment but is not responsible for maintaining home office environments beyond these provisions. Workers' compensation and liability coverage apply in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.

This remote policy complies with all relevant local, state, and federal regulations.

AAP/EEO Statement

California Institute of Applied Technology provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. The organization complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment including hiring, promotion, compensation, and training. The organization strictly prohibits workplace harassment of any kind.

Other Duties

This job description does not represent a complete list of responsibilities. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time without notice.

Salary Range

The starting salary range for this role is $85,000 to $95,000 annually, depending on experience, education, and business needs.

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