**Candidates LOCAL to Austin, Texas ONLY**
Summary:
Job Type: full-time, contract and/or contract-to-hire
Hours: flexible
Education Level: Computer Science degree
Experience: 3+ years developing with PHP, JavaScript, XML, and HTML, SQL preferred
Career Level: the more experience the better
About the Job:
This is a 6 12 month (ideally full-time) full-time/contract/contract-to-hire position. This PHP Developer will be responsible for creating a front-end web-based application and supporting back-end modules. The successful candidate is someone who is organized, enjoys software designing and coding, and is enthusiastic about brainstorming effective and scalable business solutions.
We are searching for a truly outstanding individual who gets excited about developing and establishing a new way of doing business for an age-old industry. This is an innovative and progressive project within a multi-billion dollar industry and an opportunity to have an integral part of building a business from the ground up while being a key member of the team.
We are an exciting, venture backed start-up located in Austin, Texas. The founders of the company are highly successful entrepreneurs with a proven track record of building great businesses (their last company was recognized as a top 25 fastest growing company in North America employing over 500 people).
We are looking for PHP Developers who:
are passionate and talented individuals who enjoy and embrace the start-up lifestyle
enjoy developing simple solutions to complex problems
take pride in their product
regularly deliver on high expectations
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
participating in a small distributed team designing and developing in: PHP, JavaScript, HTML, XML, Web Services, and MySQL. (detailed Product Requirement Documents will be provided to the development team, yet can be modified according to any insightful technical solutions contributed by the candidate)
software development including: estimating, technical specifications, coding, source control and unit testing
designing and coding functional routines and modules in accordance to a software engineering specification (use case)
participating in: design brainstorming sessions, technical design reviews, formal code reviews, bug triage, and functional walkthroughs.
Qualifications/Skills required:
3+ years of experience with strong skills using and writing queries in SQL
Experience with PHP, JavaScript, and AJAX required
Results oriented working in a fast-paced environment
Self-motivated, quick learner with: initiative, confidence, and ability to deal with unexpected situations and/or last minute changes
Can-Do attitude and willing to take on challenging projects over and above basic developer functions
hard-working, dependable, takes initiative and is completely dedicated
Solid work ethic to deliver on high standards of excellence
Able to manage stressful situations
Resourceful
Detail-oriented, bright, and articulate
Communication: solid communication skills (both verbal and written) along with good interpersonal skills
Multi-tasker: ability to manage multiple tasks productively and prioritize accordingly
Ability to respond under rapid and/or constantly changing priorities and deadlines with frequent interruptions
Ability to carry-out complex oral and written instructions in an excellent manner
Analytical: ability to problem solve
Qualifications/Skills desired:
Proven experience working closely with highly successful and busy individuals in fast paced environment
Strong mathematics aptitude
3+ years of experience using PHP, JavaScript, XML, and HTML
Experience with implementing common Object Oriented patterns in PHP 5 a plus
2+ years of Object Oriented Development experience
Knowledge of Service Oriented Architecture, SOAP, a plus
The ideal candidate for this unique position would be: highly intelligent and be able to provide timely responses and execution for any and all issues.
Location: Austin, Texas (downtown)
Compensation: commensurate with individual experience
Interested/Qualified candidates please email (careers@AdBucket.com) and include: your resume along with salary history and requirements.