Web Application Developer | RealDecoy

RealDecoy is adding an additional Web Application Developer to our experienced team. The successful applicant will be responsible for implementing web sites and web applications using languages such as PHP. ASP.net, Java and related technologies. You will have the opportunity to work on concurrent projects with other professional developers, technical leads, project managers and planners. The developer is expected to keep current of new and emerging techniques, understand when and how they can be applied to projects and assist in documenting trusted best practices.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in designing the deployment architecture for web-based applications.
- Perform program modifications following detailed technical specifications and resolve programming problems.
- Create test scenarios and perform unit testing of programming changes.
- Maintain a solid understanding of technical environments for web applications keeping abreast of new functions and changes that may impact the implementation of client projects.
- Provide time estimates for various aspects of development.
- When necessary, provide other development support that is inline with applicant’s skill set (HTML markup, etc.).

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
- Degree or diploma in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
- Troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
- Proven ability to work independently and follow specifications.
- Strong communication skills.
- Experience with source control systems (SVN).
- Ability to juggle several projects at once.
- Experience in the following:
- PHP (Various versions), PECL, and PEAR
- MySQL (Various versions)
- SQL, and associated normalization & optimization techniques
- HTML / JavaScript / CSS
- Detail oriented.
- Experience working with object oriented application design for the web.

ASSETS
- Experience with ORM tools.
- Experience working with threaded application models & concurrent systems.
- Experience with several programming languages.
- SOAP and web services implementation.
- MSSQL, Access, Oracle, PostgreSQL, or other DB platforms.
- Experience with Drupal, Wordpress and other mid to enterprise level Content Management Systems.
- Ability to work in both French and English.
- Ability estimate accurately.

BENEFITS INCLUDE
- Health, Dental, and Insurance plan.
- ISP allowance.
- Education and Training budget.

NOTES
- Applications must be received in electronic format and sent to careers@realdecoy.com.
- Candidate may be required to take a test.
- We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
- This position is based in the Ottawa, Ontario, Canada head office.

ABOUT REALDECOY
RealDecoy provides planning, development and other technical services to clients in partnership with leading creative firms. A career at RealDecoy features:

Stability – Free of the rapid hire/fire approach adopted by the competition.
Challenge – Many projects, many technologies, new challenges every day.
Openness – A management style focused on sharing rather than hiding.
Growth – A career path based on skill and effort.

If this sounds like a place where you will grow and thrive, contact us today!