PHP Website Administrator – Level 1

Overview

At Pronto Insurance, we’re creating access, trust, and opportunity in the communities we serve. With deep roots in South Texas and a fast-growing presence across California and Florida, we bring local knowledge and genuine care to every interaction; making insurance simpler, more affordable, and more accessible for all. You’ll join a team that believes in doing the right thing, seizing opportunities, and showing up for one another.

Whether you’re supporting customers in our retail locations or working behind the scenes, we’re proud to be a place where ambition meets support. Here, diverse perspectives are valued. If you’re ready to make a difference and grow with a team that’s redefining what’s possible in insurance, we’d love to hear from you.

Pronto Insurance is one of the fastest growing general agencies in South Texas and is now a member of Gallagher, a worldwide expert in risk management solutions. Our first agency was founded in 1997 and the Managing General Agency operations commenced in 2005. Pronto has evolved in the insurance market through its captive agencies, independent agents, and franchise locations. Today, Pronto has over 200 captive locations in Texas and California.

Our vision is to become the industry leader by making Pronto Insurance products a reality for all.

Position: PHP Website Administrator – Level 1

Location: Brownsville, TX, must self relocate

Core Technical Skills

• Proficiency in PHP:
  Strong understanding of PHP syntax, functions, and frameworks (e.g., Laravel, Code Igniter).
• Database Management:
  
  Experience with MySQL or Maria
  
  DB, including query optimization and backup strategies.
• Front-End Basics:
  Solid grasp of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and responsive design principles.
• Server Administration:
  Familiarity with Apache/Nginx, Linux command line, and hosting environments (webmin, cPanel, Plesk, etc.).
• Version Control:
  Knowledge of Git for code management and collaboration.

Security & Performance

• Security Best Practices:
  Implementing measures against SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, and managing SSL certificates.
• Performance Optimization:
  Caching strategies, image compression, and minimizing load times.
• Monitoring Tools:
  Use of tools like Pingdom, Dynatrace, or custom logging for performance and uptime tracking.

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Bug Fixing & Debugging:
  Ability to identify and resolve issues quickly using tools like Xdebug or browser dev tools.
• Content Updates:
  Managing CMS platforms (e.g., Word Press, Joomla) and updating site content as needed.
• Backup & Recovery:
  Regular backups and disaster recovery planning.

Collaboration & Communication

• Team Coordination:
  Working with designers, developers, and content teams to align on updates and improvements.
• Documentation:
  Creating and maintaining technical documentation for processes, configurations, and updates.
• User Support:
  Handling internal or external user queries related to website functionality.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field – OR – Equivalent professional experience demonstrating strong technical proficiency in PHP development, website administration, and server management.
• Work Experience:
  
  1–2 years of hands-on experience managing PHP-based websites, including server configuration, database administration, and security implementation.
• Certifications (Optional but Preferred):
  Zend Certified PHP Engineer, CompTIA Server+ or Linux+, MySQL Database Administrator Certification

Required: Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 3 years of prior relevant experience, or equivalent experience.

Preferred: Technical knowledge (SQL, SSRS, Power BI);
Cloud experience;
Data Management, integration and processing;
Document Management;
Information security;
Incident Management;
User experience;
Process and framework development;
Data warehousing;
Data transformation

We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a…