Web Developer

Salary Range: $85,409 - $111,031

Hampton Roads Transit is not considering applicants for this position that require any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but is not limited to F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1.

Hampton Roads Transit is looking for dynamic, customer service oriented, and energetic people to become part of a committed team providing excellent and effective public transportation to the Hampton Roads region. In addition to rewarding careers and professional development opportunities, we offer unmatched benefits and competitive wages in a stimulating environment that will provide you with the flexibility and training tools to grow.

HRT is seeking a motivated and technically proficient Web Developer to design, develop, maintain, and enhance enterprise web applications, public-facing websites, and custom business solutions. This position requires hands-on software development experience across modern web technologies, CMS platforms, databases, and server environments.

The successful candidate will work closely with Digital Services & Web Development staff, analysts, designers, and stakeholders to deliver secure, high-quality web solutions that meet business requirements and provide excellent user experiences. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to independently manage assigned projects, follow established development processes, participate in code reviews, and maintain high standards of quality assurance throughout the software development lifecycle.

(Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor to limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.)

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain modern web applications and websites.
• Develop custom functionality using Angular, PHP, JavaScript, Type Script, HTML, CSS, and related technologies.
• Build, maintain, and troubleshoot integrations between web applications, databases, APIs, and third-party services.
• Participate in application architecture discussions and technical solution design.

• Utilize Git-based source control workflows for all development activities.
• Participate in code reviews and peer review processes.
• Support CI/CD deployment pipelines and structured release management procedures.
• Maintain development, testing, and production environments according to established standards.

• Develop and maintain database-driven applications utilizing MySQL/MariaDB and related technologies.
• Assist with administration and troubleshooting of Linux-based web hosting environments.
• Support web server management using tools such as cPanel, WHM, Apache, and related technologies.
• Monitor website and application performance and implement optimization recommendations.

• Perform thorough quality assurance testing prior to deployment.
• Validate functionality across browsers, devices, operating systems, and accessibility requirements.
• Create and execute test plans and document defects and resolutions.
• Investigate and resolve software defects in a timely manner.

• Manage assigned work items through Jira or approved project management systems.
• Accurately estimate effort and communicate project status, risks, and dependencies.
• Follow established development standards, documentation requirements & change management procedures.
• Independently manage assigned priorities with limited supervision.

• Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Type Script, PHP, and SQL.
• Experience developing custom Word Press themes, plugins, and integrations.
• Experience developing and maintaining applications within a LAMP stack environment.
• Strong understanding of REST APIs and web service integrations.
• Experience working with relational databases including MySQL/MariaDB.
• Experience using Git-based version control systems in a collaborative development environment.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment practices.
• Familiarity with Linux web…