MediaWiki Developer | PHP Expert | Remote Construction Knowledge Platform
A forward-thinking construction enterprise requires your expertise to design and implement a robust knowledge management system from the ground up. This role demands proficiency in MediaWiki customization, advanced PHP development, and MySQL database optimization to create an enterprise-grade information ecosystem that will revolutionize how construction knowledge is managed.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop a sophisticated MediaWiki-based information architecture tailored specifically to construction industry workflows and terminology.
- Implement and configure essential MediaWiki extensions including Semantic MediaWiki, VisualEditor, and CategoryTree to enhance platform functionality.
- Create custom MediaWiki skins and templates aligned with corporate identity while optimizing user experience.
- Integrate the wiki platform seamlessly with existing company systems, including project management tools and document repositories.
- Optimize MediaWiki performance for handling technical specifications, architectural drawings, and construction methodologies.
- Develop specialized scripts for efficient content migration from legacy systems.
- Establish robust security protocols to safeguard sensitive project information.
- Configure granular user permission hierarchies and access control mechanisms.
- Provide technical guidance and training for platform administrators.
- Troubleshoot complex technical challenges throughout the implementation lifecycle.
- Create comprehensive documentation for both technical administrators and end-users.
Required Skills
- Minimum 3 years of professional PHP development experience, with demonstrable proficiency in PHP 7.4+ and PHP 8.x environments.
- Proven track record successfully implementing and customizing MediaWiki projects (portfolio examples will be requested).
- In-depth understanding of MediaWiki 1.39+ architecture and extension ecosystem.
- Hands-on experience with MediaWiki extension development and customization.
- Advanced proficiency in MySQL 8.0+ database design, query optimization, and performance management.
- Strong command of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery for frontend customizations.
- Experience with Git version control and collaborative development workflows.
- Familiarity implementing RESTful APIs and executing complex data integration strategies.
- Expert knowledge of Wiki markup language and template syntax.
- Exceptional analytical thinking and meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with construction industry terminology, documentation standards, and information workflows.
- Advanced knowledge implementing Semantic MediaWiki and constructing complex semantic queries.
- Experience with Composer, dependency management, and modern PHP development practices.
- Previous work designing or maintaining enterprise knowledge management systems.
- Understanding of information architecture principles and content organization methodologies.
- Experience with MediaWiki skin development using Vector or MonoBook frameworks.
- Proficiency with Docker containerization for consistent development environments.
- Implementation experience with performance optimization techniques for large-scale wikis.
- Previous integration work connecting MediaWiki with authentication systems (LDAP, OAuth, SSO).
- Understanding of WCAG accessibility standards and implementation approaches.
Why Join Us
This exceptional opportunity allows you to architect a mission-critical information platform completely from conception. You'll exercise significant autonomy implementing industry-leading knowledge management practices while collaborating with a respected construction organization that values technological innovation. This fully remote position offers competitive compensation and flexible working arrangements, empowering you to develop a solution that will transform how construction knowledge is organized, accessed, and utilized across the enterprise. Your contributions will have tangible impact on projects worldwide, enhancing collaboration and information sharing in an industry embracing digital transformation.