Full Stack Web Developer

Summary

Sagentic Web Design is a veteran-owned agency specializing in AI-powered web development for small businesses, non-profits, and government agencies. They are seeking a Full Stack Web Developer who can build and maintain websites while effectively using AI tools to enhance their workflow.

Responsibilities

• Build and Maintain Client Websites Design, develop, and update websites using PHP 8.x, MariaDB, Bootstrap 5, and our proprietary CMS platform. You will work across dozens of client sites, not just one product
• Use AI Tools Daily Write and refine code using Claude Code, Claude Desktop, and other AI-assisted development tools. Review AI-generated output with a critical eye. Know when to trust it and when to fix it
• Solve Problems Directly Troubleshoot issues, implement client requests, and improve site performance. You will have direct access to the server and the autonomy to get things done without waiting on approvals
• Write Accessible, Standards-Compliant Code Build to WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards. We serve government clients who require it, and we hold all our sites to the same bar
• Collaborate With a Small Team Work closely with our web development, creative, and social media teams. Small team means your ideas get heard and your work ships fast

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree Required Computer Science, Software Engineering, Web Development, or a related field
• PHP and SQL Proficiency You should be comfortable writing PHP and working with relational databases. This is a PHP shop. If your experience is primarily React or Python, this probably is not the right fit
• AI-Assisted Development Experience You should already be using AI tools in your development workflow. We want someone who knows how to prompt effectively, review AI output critically, and integrate AI into production work
• Front-End Fundamentals Solid understanding of HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, and responsive design. You should be able to build a clean, accessible page without a framework doing it for you
• Problem-Solving Over Pattern-Matching We manage a diverse portfolio of client sites with unique configurations. You need to be someone who figures things out, not someone who only works when there is a tutorial for it
• Communication Skills You will interact with a small team and occasionally with clients. Clear writing and the ability to explain technical decisions in plain language matter here

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's Degree Required Computer Science, Software Engineering, Web Development, or a related field
• PHP and SQL Proficiency You should be comfortable writing PHP and working with relational databases. This is a PHP shop. If your experience is primarily React or Python, this probably is not the right fit
• AI-Assisted Development Experience You should already be using AI tools in your development workflow. We want someone who knows how to prompt effectively, review AI output critically, and integrate AI into production work
• Front-End Fundamentals Solid understanding of HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, and responsive design. You should be able to build a clean, accessible page without a framework doing it for you
• Problem-Solving Over Pattern-Matching We manage a diverse portfolio of client sites with unique configurations. You need to be someone who figures things out, not someone who only works when there is a tutorial for it
• Communication Skills You will interact with a small team and occasionally with clients. Clear writing and the ability to explain technical decisions in plain language matter here

Benefits

• This is a hybrid and flexible position.
• We prefer candidates who can work from or visit the office, but we are open to remote arrangements within the United States for the right person.