Full-Stack Web Developer

About this role

About FORM

FORM is a boutique digital agency specializing in web design for arts, cultural, and nonprofit organizations. We build custom, visually rich websites and branding for mission-driven clients including museums, cultural institutions, human services and performing arts orgs. We love what we do– and we love what our clients stand for.

About the Role

We’re looking for a mid-level to senior PHP Web Developer who enjoys building custom, database-driven websites from the ground up. This is a hands-on role for someone who likes working close to the metal— writing real code, designing databases, and solving interesting technical problems in collaboration with designers and project managers. If you take pride in clean code, thoughtful problem-solving, and doing work that supports meaningful causes, you’ll feel at home here.

*This is*
*not*
*a WordPress theme or page-builder role. While CMS experience can be helpful, most of our work involves custom PHP development, JavaScript-driven interactivity, and direct work with MySQL databases.*

What You’ll Do

• Develop and maintain custom PHP code
• Write advanced JavaScript to support interactive, dynamic user experiences
• Work directly with MySQL databases, including schema design and query optimization
• Translate functional requirements into technical architecture and implementation
• Collaborate closely with designers, developers, and project managers throughout each project
• Create clean, efficient, testable, and well-documented code
• Implement best practices for accessibility, security, scalability, and performance
• Debug complex issues across the full stack
• Contribute to technical planning and long-term maintainability
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends

What Makes FORM Different

• Meaningful work: Every project supports a mission— arts, education, preservation, community, and social good. You’re building tools that matter.
• Custom builds: We focus on thoug...