PHP/DRUPAL Application Developer – Opening
We are seeking a PHP/MySQL/DB2 Developer in New York City who will develop new Web applications, support our existing Web applications.
Candidates must be local and available full-time. Position is contract to hire and the start date is ASAP.
Experience developing Drupal sites is preferred.
Minimum Qualifications:
• 3+ years professional experience with PHP, Java, MySQL/DB2, with Drupal (including FormAPI and module development), Javascript,
• 3+ years experience developing business-class Web applications
• Knowledge of AJAX, jQuery, JSON
• Knowledge of Varnish, SoLR helpful
• Demonstrable skills and/or current websites developed using PHP/MySQL (and/or Drupal)
• Active in Drupal community
• 2 examples of custom Drupal modules, and/or PHP/Java coded applications
Education
• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or commensurate experience is required
Other Preferred Experience
• PHP frameworks
• LAMP stack, Database optimization, SVN, Git, Security issues
• Must have familiarity with shell scripting, MYSQL/Apache configuration
• System performance, tuning and optimization strategies
• Perl
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
Responsibilities
• Review, support and develop new web application features and functionality
• Assist in creating and optimizing internal databases
• Implement front-end UI for Web applications
• QA testing and support
• Writing documentation and specifications
• Creativity, problem solving skills, strong work-ethic, and attention to detail
• Work well in a collaborative working environment, and encourage new ideas
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in writing and in person
• Ideal candidate should have a positive attitude, be a solution-driven problem solver and work in a team environment as well as independently