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# Web Developer

- **Company:** Hampton Roads Transit
- **Location:** Norfolk, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $85,409.0 - $111,031.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), PHP (Programming Language), Adobe Photoshop, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Apache HTTP Server, Applications Architecture, Software Applications, Application Performance Management, JIRA, HTML5, LAMP (Software Bundle), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Code Review, Databases, Computer Literacy, Continuous Integration, CPanel, Relational Databases, Linux, DevOps, Web Development, Web Servers, Linux Commands, MariaDB, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Office, MySQL, Performance Tuning, Release Management, Server Administration, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, TypeScript, Web Applications, Web Hosting Services, Web Services, WordPress, Delivery Pipeline, Git, Usage Tracking, AngularJS, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Restful APIs, Software Version Control
- **Published:** July 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=21f5f19435a87e8c

## About the Role

* Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, TypeScript, PHP, and SQL.

 * Experience developing custom WordPress themes, plugins, and integrations.

 * Experience developing and maintaining applications within a LAMP stack environment.

 * Strong understanding of REST APIs and web service integrations.

 * Experience working with relational databases including MySQL/MariaDB.

 * Experience using Git-based version control systems in a collaborative development environment.

 * Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment practices.

 * Familiarity with Linux web server administration.

 * Experience troubleshooting performance, security, and application stability issues.

Professional Competencies

 * Demonstrated ability to follow established development processes and standards.

 * Strong attention to detail with an emphasis on quality assurance and testing.

 * Ability to work independently and effectively manage assigned priorities.

 * Consistently produces thoroughly tested work requiring minimal rework.

 * Ability to identify potential issues proactively and recommend solutions.

 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

 * Demonstrated accountability and ability to meet deadlines without excessive supervision.

Required Software Knowledge and Skills essential to Job Functions:

Proficiency in using computer systems and the listed software applications associated with performance of assigned work is essential. Basic problem-solving skills associated with software applications used is expected. Software usage relevant to job duties will be evaluated.

Software applications:

Required experience with:

 * Git

 * HTML, CSS, JS & PHP

 * Adobe Photoshop

 * Visual Studio Code or comparable IDE

 * WordPress

 * MySQL/MariaDB

 * cPanel / WHM

 * Microsoft Office

Preferred:

 * Jira

 * Angular

 * Linux command line tools, BS in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, or similar experience required.

Required Experience:

Four (4) years or more of professional web application development experience designing, developing, testing, and supporting production web applications and websites. Experience should include participation in source-controlled development environments, deployment processes, and database-driven applications.

Licenses or Certificates:

Possess a valid Driver's License. Acquire a Virginia Driver's License within 60 days after the date of hire (in instances when an out of state license is not the applicant's current state of residence).

## Description

(Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor to limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.)

Software Development

 * Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain modern web applications and websites.
 * Develop custom functionality using Angular, PHP, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and related technologies.
 * Build, maintain, and troubleshoot integrations between web applications, databases, APIs, and third-party services.
 * Participate in application architecture discussions and technical solution design.

Source Control & DevOps

 * Utilize Git-based source control workflows for all development activities.

 * Participate in code reviews and peer review processes.

 * Support CI/CD deployment pipelines and structured release management procedures.

 * Maintain development, testing, and production environments according to established standards.

Database & Server Administration

 * Develop and maintain database-driven applications utilizing MySQL/MariaDB and related technologies.

 * Assist with administration and troubleshooting of Linux-based web hosting environments.

 * Support web server management using tools such as cPanel, WHM, Apache, and related technologies.

 * Monitor website and application performance and implement optimization recommendations.

QA & Testing

 * Perform thorough quality assurance testing prior to deployment.

 * Validate functionality across browsers, devices, operating systems, and accessibility requirements.

 * Create and execute test plans and document defects and resolutions.

 * Investigate and resolve software defects in a timely manner.

Project Delivery

 * Manage assigned work items through Jira or approved project management systems.
 * Accurately estimate effort and communicate project status, risks, and dependencies.
 * Follow established development standards, documentation requirements & change management procedures.
 * Independently manage assigned priorities with limited supervision.


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