Job Title: Web Application Developer
Location: South America
Engagement: Part-time with flexible hours
Schedule: 25 hours per week (flexible), with some overlap in working hours for communication
About the Role
We are developing and maintaining a large-scale web application for a cattle auction company that processes millions of dollars in sales annually. The platform manages contracts, reporting, backend data loading, and also provides a public-facing web application where auctions are live-streamed, bids are placed online, and lots are tracked in real-time. The project is ongoing with several additional modules planned, making this a long-term opportunity.
Responsibilities
* Maintain and expand existing web application modules built in PHP (CodeIgniter framework).
* Collaborate on backend systems for data loading, contract management, and reporting.
* Support frontend functionality for live online auctions, including bidding and lot tracking.
* Work with MySQL databases, ensuring data integrity and performance.
* Use GitHub for version control and team collaboration.
* Implement responsive and functional UI elements using HTML, JavaScript, jQuery, and Bootstrap.
* Communicate effectively with the project lead to clarify requirements, resolve issues, and ensure timely progress.
* Potentially contribute to future mobile app extensions (optional/long-term).
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
* 3+ years of professional web development experience.
* Strong proficiency in PHP with hands-on experience in CodeIgniter (or similar MVC frameworks).
* Solid understanding of MySQL and database integration.
* Competence in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap.
* Strong understanding of web standards ( REST APIs, JSON, etc.).
* Familiarity with GitHub workflows for code collaboration.
* Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
* Ability to work independently and manage tasks with minimal supervision.
* Good English communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
* Proficiency with version control systems