Pronto Insurance · 10 hours ago
PHP Website Administrator – Level 1
Brownsville, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
3+ years expPronto Insurance is a fast-growing general agency with a focus on making insurance simpler and more accessible. They are seeking a PHP Website Administrator to manage and optimize PHP-based websites, ensuring security, performance, and user support.
Auto InsuranceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Proficiency in PHP: Strong understanding of PHP syntax, functions, and frameworks (e.g., Laravel, CodeIgniter)
Database Management: Experience with MySQL or MariaDB, 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 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
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., WordPress, Joomla) and updating site content as needed
Backup & Recovery: Regular backups and disaster recovery planning
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
Qualification
Required
Proficiency in PHP: Strong understanding of PHP syntax, functions, and frameworks (e.g., Laravel, CodeIgniter)
Database Management: Experience with MySQL or MariaDB, 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 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
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., WordPress, Joomla) and updating site content as needed
Backup & Recovery: Regular backups and disaster recovery planning
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
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
Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 3 years of prior relevant experience, or equivalent experience
Preferred
Zend Certified PHP Engineer
CompTIA Server+ or Linux+
MySQL Database Administrator Certification
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
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
Life and accident insurance
401(K) and Roth options
Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
Educational expense reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
Training programs
Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
Charitable matching gift program
And more...
Company
Pronto Insurance
Pronto Insurance is an insurance and financial service provider based out of South Texas.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (58)
2024 (31)
2023 (32)
2022 (45)
2021 (36)
2020 (15)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Palladium Equity Partners
2018-05-10Acquired
2014-10-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
John Patton
VP/General Counsel/CCO
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