About UsWe're PrintNinja, a printing company operating out of Evanston, IL. We're looking for a Back End Developer who gets excited about clean architecture and can help us navigate the complexities of modern web development. We're a collection of friendly dweebs who have obsessive interests: books, comics, tabletop games, etc. etc. If you are also a friendly dweeb we’d love to hear from you.In Office, Evanston ILWhat You'll DoArchitect, maintain (and help us modernize) our core PHP web appsLead integration efforts between various platforms and APIsHelp us update our stack (while keeping things stable)Contribute to major technical decisions and group problem-solvingBuild solutions that can make our print operations run smoothlyWhat We're Looking ForA decent understanding of PHPExperience with React/other modern front-end frameworksAPI wranglin’, someone who can make different systems play nice togetherProblem solver who enjoys untangling complex technical challengesSomeone who values clean code and sensible architectureExplain complex concepts as cleanly as possibleBe cool with everyone else on the teamRequired Technical SkillsModern JavaScript (ES6+) and ReactFamiliarity with PHP, some experience with legacy frameworks.Database design and optimizationRESTful API design and implementationExperience with CI/CD pipelinesBonus Points ForExperience with print industry software!DevOps experienceContributing to open-source projectsHaving an atypical hobbyWhy PrintNinja?Work on meaningful projects that actually shipFreedom to propose and implement better solutionsJoin a team that embraces creativity and innovationWork on diverse projectsCollaborative environment where your ideas matterCompany culture that celebrates both professionalism and personalityCompany DescriptionPrintNinja is a small but dedicated team committed to excellent service exemplified by our sterling reputation. We've been providing printing services to self-publishers and small businesses since 2009 and specialize in books and card games with a focus on product categories like comic books, graphic novels, and children's books. The best part of our job is helping those customers bring a dream project to life. We take the hard work out of brokering print from overseas and bringing it to the US for our customers so they can get back to doing what they do best; creating.We maintain an ethic of constant improvement and transparent open communication within the team and with our customers. Our team has a high-touch hands-on daily experience with our customers that leads to a first-hand, knowledgeable process in problem-solving. We foster an environment of respect and accountability and encourage perpetual learning and growth. People who show high-yield competence and responsibility are rewarded with trust and autonomy. We tend to hire people who are reserved but confident, friendly, and sensitive with excellent communication skills.We're a printing company but we know how important a technically proficient front end helps our customers and a sophisticated back end helps our employees.To apply, please email EMAIL with your resume, portfolio, and a brief explanation of why you'd be a great fit for PrintNinja's unique culture. (We know that click to apply is easier, but we’re getting a ton of spam folks, so help us connect with you)