Web Applications Developer

About The Company At Daniel Defense, Only the Best Build the Best Daniel Defense engineers and manufactures the world's finest weapon systems and accessories. Our mission, Honor God. Defend Freedom, is accomplished by serving customers and providing top-quality solutions to our military, law enforcement, and civilian customers seeking premium firearms for home defense, hunting, and sport shooting. About The Role As a Web Applications Developer at Daniel Defense, you will serve as the primary technical authority for our ecommerce platform. Reporting to the Director of Digital Commerce, you will be responsible for platform development, administration, infrastructure health, integrations, and site performance across the Magento Open Source storefront. This role requires a hands-on approach, combining front-end and back-end development, platform administration, and technical leadership of external development partners. You will be instrumental in ensuring the platform’s stability, security, and optimal performance to support our business objectives and provide an exceptional online experience for our customers. Qualifications Minimum of 2+ years of experience building and operating ecommerce websites, with significant hands-on experience on a mature commerce platform.Strong proficiency in JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3/SCSS, with experience in writing and deploying production front-end code using both legacy and modern frameworks.Experience administering an ecommerce platform, including managing promotions, user roles and permissions, integrations, and checkout configurations.Proficiency working from the Linux command line within a cloud environment; AWS experience is required.Experience integrating SaaS platforms via REST APIs, GraphQL, and webhooks, including managing API credentials and authentication.Hands-on experience managing CDN and edge platforms such as Cloudflare, CloudFront, or similar services.Experience with analytics implementation, including tag management and ecommerce event tracking.Familiarity with Git-based workflows, CI/CD pipelines, branching, merging, and code reviews.Ability to investigate and troubleshoot production issues using application logs, server logs, and database diagnostics.Server-side development experience, preferably with PHP; transferable skills in Node, Python, Ruby, or C# are advantageous.Self-motivated working style with effective prioritization skills in a remote team environment.Willingness to work within the firearms manufacturing industry and navigate its regulatory complexities.Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience and training.Demonstrated commitment to company values including integrity, safety, and quality. Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and enhance the customer-facing Magento Open Source storefront, including theme, template, and front-end component development.Extend and optimize the 3D product experience using Three.js, ensuring high performance suitable for ecommerce environments.Serve as the primary Magento administrator, managing platform configurations, promotions, user roles, and permissions.Configure and troubleshoot shipping, payment, tax, and checkout settings in collaboration with business and technical teams.Manage platform infrastructure, including deployments, cache and index management, security patches, and staging environments.Maintain and monitor server environments with Linux-based technologies such as Nginx/Apache, PHP-FPM, MySQL, Redis, and Elasticsearch.Oversee edge and delivery infrastructure, including Cloudflare, Amazon CloudFront, S3, DNS, and SSL/TLS configurations.Ensure optimal site performance by managing Core Web Vitals, caching strategies, CDN configurations, and asset management.Build, maintain, and troubleshoot integrations with third-party platforms supporting email, customer service, ERP, shipping, tax, and fraud prevention systems.Manage API access, authentication, and configuration for connected systems like Zendesk, Google Analytics, Optimizely, and payment gateways.Lead external development partners by defining project scope, writing technical requirements, reviewing code, and ensuring quality standards are met.Implement and maintain analytics and experimentation tools, including Google Tag Manager, GA4, Microsoft Clarity, and Optimizely A/B testing.Develop and maintain firearms-specific compliance features such as age verification, FFL routing, and state-specific shipping restrictions.Ensure PCI DSS compliance in payment processing and maintain privacy and consent standards using OneTrust.Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in safety, quality, and operational efficiency, aligning with company standards and policies. Benefits Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision coverage.Retirement plan options with company contributions.Paid time off and holidays to promote work-life balance.Opportunities for professional development and growth within a leading firearms manufacturing company.Remote work flexibility with occasional travel to headquarters in Black Creek, Georgia.Access to a collaborative and innovative work environment committed to safety and integrity. Equal Opportunity Daniel Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of race, gender, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories. We promote a drug-free workplace and comply with all applicable laws and regulations.