Full-Stack Web Developer

About FORM

FORM is a boutique digital agency specializing in web design for arts, cultural, and nonprofit organizations. We build custom, visually rich websites and branding for mission-driven clients including museums, cultural institutions, human services and performing arts orgs. We love what we do– and we love what our clients stand for.

About the Role

We’re looking for a mid-level to senior PHP Web Developer who enjoys building custom, database-driven websites from the ground up. This is a hands-on role for someone who likes working close to the metal— writing real code, designing databases, and solving interesting technical problems in collaboration with designers and project managers. If you take pride in clean code, thoughtful problem-solving, and doing work that supports meaningful causes, you’ll feel at home here.

This is not a WordPress theme or page-builder role. While CMS experience can be helpful, most of our work involves custom PHP development, JavaScript-driven interactivity, and direct work with MySQL databases.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and maintain custom PHP code
• Write advanced JavaScript to support interactive, dynamic user experiences
• Work directly with MySQL databases, including schema design and query optimization
• Translate functional requirements into technical architecture and implementation
• Collaborate closely with designers, developers, and project managers throughout each project
• Create clean, efficient, testable, and well-documented code
• Implement best practices for accessibility, security, scalability, and performance
• Debug complex issues across the full stack
• Contribute to technical planning and long-term maintainability
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends

What Makes FORM Different

• Meaningful work: Every project supports a mission— arts, education, preservation, community, and social good. You’re building tools that matter.
• Custom builds: We focus on thoughtful, bespoke solutions rather than cookie-cutter templates or page builders.
• Small team, big impact: You won’t be a cog in a wheel here. You’ll have a real voice and real influence on our work, processes, and team.
• Design-forward environment: You’ll collaborate with designers who care deeply about craft, accessibility, and user experience.
• Remote, but human: We’re fully remote, with occasional get-togethers to remind ourselves we’re not just floating heads on Zoom.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience
• 3–5 years of hands-on PHP or equivalent development experience, writing custom application code
• Solid proficiency in JavaScript (vanilla JS and/or modern frameworks)
• Experience working directly with MySQL databases
• Strong understanding of the LAMP stack
• Strong grasp of object-oriented programming and software design principles
• Comfort working outside of commercial CMS applications and third-party page builders
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
• Availability to work between 9am–5pm EST

Bonus Points

• Payment gateway integrations (Stripe, Authorize.net, etc.)
• Experience designing or consuming RESTful APIs and third-party integrations
• Git-based version control and collaborative workflows
• Familiarity with WCAG accessibility standards
• Experience working with nonprofits, arts, or cultural organizations

What This Role Is Not

• Not primarily WordPress theme or plugin configuration
• Not a page-builder, low-code, or no-code role
• Not limited to CMS administration or content updates
• Candidates whose experience is mostly limited to standard WordPress site builds or plugin configuration may find this role is not a good fit.

Perks & Benefits

• Fully remote + flexible schedule
• Meaningful mission-driven work with real-word impact
• Collaborative, low-ego team that values strong engineering and shared ownership
• Competitive employee healthcare, 401K/matching, and PTO
• Projects that are challenging, well-crafted, and enjoyable to build

How to Apply

If you’re a strong PHP and JavaScript developer who enjoys building custom, database-driven websites and wants your work to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.