What are the responsibilities and job description for the Web Developer position at Fire-Dex, Inc.?
Company Overview:
Fire-Dex is a family-owned, global manufacturer of head-to-toe personal protective equipment (PPE) for first responders and an Independent Service Provider (ISP) of PPE care and maintenance. Our mission is simple: to serve those who serve. We live by our values—Fun, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence (FIRE)—and take pride in being recognized as a multi award-winning organization, including Top Workplace by NorthCoast 99 and Weatherhead 100.
Role Summary
We are seeking an IT Web Developer to help support and enhance our custom web applications. This role is ideal for a developer who has a solid foundation in modern web development and is looking to grow their skills while working on real-world business systems.
The developer will work with tools such as React & JavaScript for frontend development. PHP backend using an MVC framework, and a MySQL database, all hosted in a Linux-based VPS environment. This role will collaborate closely with experienced IT team members, business stakeholders, and third-party developers contributing to new features, improvements, and ongoing application support.
Key Responsibilities
Application Development & Support
- Assist in maintaining and enhancing custom web applications
- Implement new features, UI improvements, and administrative tools under guidance from senior IT staff
- Troubleshoot and resolve application issues across frontend, backend, and database layers
- Learn and follow established coding standards and best practices
Backend & Database Contributions
- Write and maintain database queries and assist with schema updates
- Support backend development, including APIs and admin functionality
- Help ensure data accuracy, performance, and reliability
Required Skills & Experience
Experience and Education
- 1–3 years of experience supporting or building web applications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or IT is preferred
- Equivalent experience accepted (Associate’s degree, bootcamp, or self-taught) with demonstrable project work and ability to work in an existing codebase
Technical Foundation
- Working knowledge of JavaScript and React (components, hooks, API integration)
- Experience with PHP in a web application context
- Intermediate experience with relational database management systems, such as MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, etc.
- Familiarity with Git and collaborative development workflows
General Competencies
- Ability to debug issues across frontend, backend, and database layer
- Willingness to learn existing systems and improve them incrementally
- Comfort working with established codebases
- Ability to cooperate effectively across teams while demonstrating strong self-accountability and leadership
- Ability to understand and interpret technical specifications to business stakeholders
- Strong attention to detail and eagerness to grow technical skills
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills
- Exposure to PHP frameworks (e.g. Laravel, Symfony, or similar)
- Experience with Microsoft Power Platform
- Basic familiarity with Linux environments
- Familiarity with NoSQL Databases, such as MongoDB
- Hands-on experience developing and deploying solutions in Azure and/or AWS cloud environments
- Production experience with large codes bases
- History of maintenance with business-critical systems
- Performance optimization skills (application and database-level) with large data applications
More Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and parental leave
- 401(k) with matching, life insurance, EAP, discount programs and other perks
- Fulfillment about your work and this industry because it is impactful
More About Us:
- Our values include fun, integrity, respect, and excellence = FIRE!
- Our dedicated team of associates have helped pave the path of innovation for new products and services that are focused on the health and safety of first responders
- Temperature-controlled production floor with nice break rooms, fresh food market, and outdoor patios
- 40 years in business
- Multi award-winning organization – including multiple repeat recognition as a Top Workplace by NorthCoast 99 eight times over, Family Business Achievement Awards, Smart Culture Awards, Cascade Business Growth Awards and Weatherhead 100!
Be part of making the highest quality personal protective equipment in the USA and keeping first responders safe!
Learn more about our culture and team!
- Find purposeful work making firefighter PPE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EY6nF69ZXvc
- Find your work passion with the Fire-Dex family: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zh-cq2r1xyU
- How It's Made: Turnout Gear: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwgnI2OjBXk
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Fire- Dex is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, disability (physical and mental, including HIV and AIDS), genetic information, gender identity and expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race (includes traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (includes religious dress and grooming practices), sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and actively seek to ensure that our hiring and employment practices reflect this commitment.
Interview Process & Consent
Fire‑Dex may use AI‑assisted tools to record and transcribe interviews for evaluation purposes, with candidate notice and consent. These tools support, but do not replace, human decision‑making. Interview data is handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including CCPA and GDPR.