Web Developer / Programmer

We are currently looking for a good php web developer / programmer to join our technical team. Working on a variety of projects, with a majority of website builds as well as online marketing and integrated campaigns for a wide range of different clients, they are looking for a skilled developer particularly proficient in programming in object oriented PHP and MySQL databases; the successful candidate will also have excellent front-end coding with X/HTML, CSS and JavaScript / libraries. You will also have expert knowledge of accessibility, W3C standards and practices, as well as an exemplary eye for detail.

The successful candidate will have worked on, and developed database driven and transactional websites (sample URLs will be required), this must be within a LAMP environment. Most importantly, you must be a team player, quick learner, be on the cutting edge of web technologies and web development trends, keep up to date with latest industry news and trends - finger on the pulse, able to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and have experience working within a digital agency.

You must have a passion for all things digital, enthusiastic, a pro-active attitude and have excellent communication and problem-solving skills with the ability / willingness to continually search for new ideas and development methods. You will be working alongside others in superb working environment so you also need to be a good team player.

Essential skill set:

• PHP 5 - Object Orientated Programming (OOP & OOD)
• MySQL
• JavaScript + AJAX (jQuery / YUI)
• X/HTML + CSS2
• Basic Linux/Windows system administration skills such as configuring Apache, PHP, MySQL
• W3C standards, achieving an AA WAI rating and compatible with the main Mac & PC browsers.
• Knowledge of browser quirks and variations
• Adobe Software: Photoshop, Fireworks and Illustrator
• SEO and SEM understanding and ability to use Google Analytics
• Excellent internet skills in using various browsers and search engines

Added value skill set:

• API\'s - e.g. Google Maps, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube
• Social Media - Facebook Connect, FBML integration, Facebook apps, Twitter etc
• Content Management System: Expression Engine (Preferred), Wordpress (Preferred), Drupal, Joomla, ModX etc
• MVC Frameworks: CodeIgniter (Preferred) or Zend, CakePHP etc
• Experience using a version control system: SVN (preferred), CVS, Git
• Knowledge and experience of using Campaign Monitor and API\'s

Desirable skill set:

• eCommerce software: Magento (preferred) or JShop etc
• Secure online payment gateways
• Experience of developing content for a mobile platform e.g. iPhone / Smartphone
• Flash ActionScript 3 Development
• Adobe Air Player experience
• XML
• SQL Server / PostgreSQL