Thursday, September 29, 2011

WordPress/PHP Software Engineer @ TekTrust – Smart Village

Job Description:



As a Junior PHP Software Engineer, you will work on the development of web applications, using Object-oriented PHP, MySQL, MVC architecture, JavaScript, AJAX, Jquery, CSS, XHTML, XML, SQL, RESTful web Services and SOA. In addition to requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing and integration, you will contribute to design and code reviews and QA as well.



Job Considerations:



Technical Skills:



· Specific experience with Object-oriented PHP, JavaScript, and SQL.



· Advanced technical skills and knowledge of WordPress development.



· Extensive knowledge of WordPress Custom Plugins & Custom Theme Development.



· Experience working with, external API’s like Facebook and Google.



· Experience coding for and testing content/layout in multiple browsers.



· Experience working in an MVC framework Zend or Symfony.



· Familiar with Eclipse for PHP IDE.



· Familiar with WAMP/LAMP development.



· Consistent with the above, must have strong skills and demonstrated knowledge of related technologies, including: MySQL, MVC architecture, Jquery, CSS, XHTML, XML, AJAX, RESTful web Services and SOA.



· Complementary knowledge of the system platforms we are required to support, including: Windows, Linux and MAC.



· Knowledge of leading database environments, including MySQL, MS SQL, and DB2.



· Deeply understand the relational database concepts.



· Experience with versioning software, in particular SVN.



· Excellent debugging, profiling and optimization experience.



· Experience with compile time optimizations.



· Familiarity with Apache and any caching technique like APC (Alternative PHP Cache) or MemCache is a plus.



· CMS, shopping cart, payment gateway is a plus.



· Mobile Programming Experience (iPhone, Blackberry, Android, Windows Mobile, J2ME) is a plus.



Functional Expertise:



· Accountability: Ownership of responsibility for the assigned work and commitment to produce results as promised.



· Decision Making: Ability to make effective and timely decisions even when the data is limited or solutions may produce unpleasant consequences.



· Problem Solving: Must possess an analytical, problem solving orientation; logically identify and analyze problems.



· Must show understanding and apply procedures, regulations, and policies related to areas of specialized expertise.



· Desire to utilize technology-based tools, processes and tools.



· Results oriented: Demonstrated understanding that the purpose of any work is to achieve the desired outcome.



· Work Management: Use a clearly defined methodology for establishing priorities; sets rational and understandable priorities.



· Experience of full project lifecycle (requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, version control).



Minimum Experience:



· A total of 2 year Experience of WordPress development.



· A total of 2 year WordPress Custom Plugins / Custom Theme Development.



· Familiarity with Object-oriented PHP, JavaScript and SQL.



· A total of 3 year Experience as a PHP developer.



· Familiar with Eclipse for PHP IDE.



· Deeply understand the relational database concepts.



· Familiar with WAMP development.



What’s in it for you?



- Competitive salary, benefits, vacation, etc.



- Solid and stable, yet dynamic environment



- High potential for growth



So, if you are a Junior PHP Software Engineer, please apply today by sending your resume to careers@tektrust.com