Dave Marshall is having a contest to give away a few copies of the "Job Hunter's Handbook" (by Michael Kimsal) - all you need to do is sign up:
I've got a couple of copies of Php|architect's PHP Job Hunter's Handbook to give away, the only catch is you have to sign up to PHPPositions' feed via email. It's managed by Feedburner, so it can be trusted and you wont get any spam, just super smashing great php jobs in the UK.
If you'd like to find out more about the book (or to order your own copy), head over to the book's page on the php|architect website. Normal price is $27 CAD for Print/PDF and just $23 CAD for the PDF.
Want to help make a difference while doing what you love? LIVESTRONG.COM is high traffic social media destination developed to carry Lance Armstrong's message of leading a healthy active lifestyle. We inspire individuals to improve their lives through engaging interactive tools and the Web's most extensive library of health, fitness and nutrition articles, videos and databases. As a developer on the LIVESTRONG.COM team you will work on new features and enhancements for the site and the LIVESTRONG DailyPlate iPhone application which was recently ranked #1 in the 'Health & Fitness' category in Apple's download store.
Desired Skills:
Extensive experience developing web applications in PHP 5
Solid understanding of OO programming and MVC frameworks
Strong foundation in MySQL & relational databases
Experience working in a high traffic, high performance web environment a big plus
A passion to learn, do, and grow
The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of professional experience developing web software. However, if you don't have quite that much job experience but are confident you meet the above desired skills please submit your resume anyways. We love giving brilliant people the opportunity to learn and grow with us.
About the Position :
LIVESTRONG.COM has a no-nonsense approach to getting things done. We use the latest technologies, release often and early, encourage creativity over conformity, and reward initiative.
Learn from a team of industry veterans with experience working on the web's most popular sites
Pair Programming sessions with experienced engineers to exchange ideas and learn.
Challenge Yourself with exciting projects in a fast-paced, high traffic environment.
Open Source friendly & encouraged
Exposure to exciting new platforms like iPhone & mobile development
Growth and Leadership opportunities for hard working, proactive team members.
Make a Difference as you watch your work change the lives of others
Corporate Overview:
Demand Media is revolutionizing the Internet, and we want you to be part of the team that is defining the next generation of media. We are a privately held company founded in May 2006 based in Santa Monica, CA, with offices in Bellevue, WA, Seattle, WA and Austin, TX. Among Demand Media's many web properties are: eHow.com, Cracked.com, ExpertVillage.com, LIVESTRONG.com, ChannelME.TV and many more. For more information visit us at www.demandmedia.com.
Benefits:
Our downtown Santa Monica promenade offices provide an excellent work environment.
What we Offer:
Competitive Salaries
2 weeks PTO/vacation, 4 sick days and 4 personal days
Relocation Assistance
Medical, dental, vision, 401(K), and other benefits
Senior Developer, Medical Informatics, Children's Hospital Informatics Program.
Children's Hospital seeks a full-time, highly motivated, self-sufficient, senior developer to take on critical development of advanced genomic health record software. Individual is expected to thrive within a strong software team that emphasizes teamwork, joint coding sessions, and good ideas implemented using simple, robust code.
This is an ideal opportunity for a strong developer who wants to discover and specialize in medical informatics.
Responsibilities will include regular software design sessions with other team members, significant amounts of development, and eventual mentoring of junior developers.
Desired Skills:
Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science, or equivalent industry experience.
Web development, including ideally experience with REST API development.
Experience with dynamic languages, ideally Ruby and/or Python.
Experience with iterative development strategies.
An appreciation for the value of strong documentation.
An appreciation for the simplicity and power of web-based tools.
For additional information, please contact Sarah Legendre at sarah.legendre@childrens.harvard.edu
We're in need for a full-time, deadline-driven PHP/MySQL developer who is familiar with open source technology, and has a good understanding of the Zend Framework. You must be an expert in PHP, CSS, and XHTML. You will be developing as well as maintaining various projects as needed for an online website built on a modified wordpress platform. A strong understanding of MVC and a strict adherence towards good programming is an absolute must.
You should be able to integrate a customer ticket/support system, affiliate system, and secure ordering system, as well as complete front-end customer interaction programs.
You will work out of our White Marsh, Md. office but there would be the opportunity to telecommute.
Position Requirements:
Qualifications:
4+ years experience building professional web applications
Proficiency with PHP / MySQL and database architecture
Zend Framework
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Self-motivated
Well organized
Valued Skills:
Prior experience in the social networking industry
Proficiency with HTML/XML/CSS architecture
Project planning experience
Excellent writing and communications skills
Benefits:
Medical, dental and vision plan
Retirement plan with profit share
Project revenue share bonus
Send resume to Mickie Kennedy at zend@ereleases.com
You love coding and building new things. You're smart, you're fast, and most importantly, you always get it done. Admit it, you're a rockstar.
Chegg is looking for an experienced, energetic PHP Developer. The ideal candidate for this position has worked with high-load, high-availability websites previously and must be comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment.
About Chegg
Funded by 2 top tier VC's, Chegg is changing the way college students obtain textbooks. Already on over 4,000 campuses, Chegg is the #1 in book rentals. Chegg was recently featured on Techcrunch.
Work in a fast paced and highly collaborative development environment tasked with engineering improvements to our site's features, performance and interface using PHP
Build new features and enhancements as we scale our systems with growth.
Prototype and implement optimization techniques and participate in design and code reviews
Continuously improve Chegg's products, usability and user experience.
Requirements:
Strong background in web application development using PHP
Well versed in code optimization and software design principles
Experience with an object oriented coding language
Experience working in a Unix/Linux environment
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
Ability to identify performance bottlenecks in PHP applications
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and proven ability to work effectively with all organizational levels
Benefits:
Medical, dental and vision plans with no premium for employees
Complimentary catered breakfast, lunch and compensated dinner daily
Our client is currently looking to add three PHP web developers to their
team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background with PHP and
good understanding of HTML (JAVA experience is also beneficial). The
client would also prefer an understanding of internet services, web
services, and security.
Corporate Overview
QuinStreet is a private, growing online direct marketing company headquartered in Foster City, California. Founded in 1999, the company currently employs over 500 professionals and boasts consistent profitability, making it one of the best-performing private companies in Silicon Valley. QuinStreet's Online Media Publishing Team produces high-quality online magazines and product showcases across a broad range of industries.
Job Description
We are looking for an exceptionally intelligent, talented and enthusiastic Senior Web Developer to drive development of the Publishing Team's suite of content-rich online properties. This position will work closely with the Web Producers and Technical Managers to innovate and create Web applications and widgets.
The major responsibilities of the Senior PHP Developer will be:
Leading a team of Web developers to design, develop, and debug Web applications
Using creativity to innovate new products (widgets, wizards, tools, controls) to enhance Web user experience
Keeping up with new Internet standards and Web technologies (Web 2.0, AJAX, Ruby on Rails, etc.)
Technical Requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
Expertise in working with PHP and MySQL
Proficiency with front-end scripting including: HTML, DHTML, JavaScript, CSS, AJAX
Familiarity with the CodeIgniter MVC for PHP a plus
Hands-on experience with web application architecture and relational database design
Knowledge of search engine optimization (SEO) and marketing (SEM)
Exposure to other server-side scripting languages such as JSP, ASP, CFM
Exposure to object-oriented languages such as Java and Microsoft .NET
Familiarity with the LAMP environment (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP)
Knowledge of best practices for cross-platform, cross-browser compatibility
Professional experience building database-driven web applications and websites
General Requirements
3+ years professional web development experience
1+ years managerial experience
CS or technical degree preferred
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
Strong presentation, communication, and collaboration skills, enabling knowledge share within team and across teams
Positive attitude and professionalism in the workplace
Unrestricted legal authorization to work directly for any company in the U.S.
A great sense of humor is always appreciated
Equal Opportunity Employer
QuinStreet is an EEO Employer.
5+ years of interactive advertising experience, e.g., creating HTML and CSS pages based on comps created in Illustrator and Photoshop
1+ year using Actionscript and Flash
Advanced skills in coding, web pages, banners, and emails in HTML & CSS
Experience with rich-media platforms including Eyeblaster a plus
Proficient in hand-coded html, both table-based and CSS (Javascript ability a plus)
Proficient in php and mySQL
Proficient in Adobe web suite tools (PhotoShop, Illustrator, Flash, Dreamweaver)
Basic familiarity with flash and communication through PHP
An ambidextrous brain that can work in Mac and PC platforms
You're capable of:
Work on projects primarily under the direction of the interactive creative director, but also with art directors and designers to make sure that creative specs, project goals and deadlines are met
Work from client-approved concepts or comps from art directors to build online advertising campaigns
Make revisions and subsequent versions with little supervision
Remain flexible and sane in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment
Pay exceptional attention to details in graphics, layout and typography to maintain brand integrity
Stay abreast of emerging tools and techniques with web applications and share your knowledge with the rest of us
Juggle multiple projects simultaneously
Organize and archive digital assets per company standards
For more information or to submit your resume for consideration, please contact Betsy Irvine at birvine@moroch.com.
My client is currently seeking an English speaking Developer who has the passion and drive to exceed in a fast-paced environment. To succeed in this role, you will have a good understanding of web & mobile technologies and the ability to utilise these skills in a commercial environment. This is a unique opportunity to join a market leading global organisation and gain exposure to a truly innovative world of digital entertainment. A fantastic relocation package is being offered for candidates who would like to move to Paris, to pursue this opening.
The main focus of this role will be the design & writing of dynamic software frameworks and pioneering products to be used internally & externally in making a new world class service. In previous roles you will have excelled in the development of web & mobile frameworks, applications & products.
Educated to degree level or above, ideally in an Information Technology or Software Development discipline, you will possess the following commercial experience:
Design & development of software products and generic Application Programming Interface (API's), Excellent PHP skills, complimented by a combination of the following; Javascript, AJAX, XML, XHTML, WAP, Any exposure to Subversion (or any other version control system), SQL, C# or C++.is highly desirable, but by no means essential
Benefits: health & social insurance, employee stock purchase plan, discounted products, free health coverage, on-site gym, free soft drinks, discounted entertainment tickets.
My client is looking for CV's by Friday 14th November at the latest. If you are interested in being considered for this fantastic role, then please email me your CV as soon as possible
For more information or to submit your resume for consideration, please contact Alice Davis, Senior Consultant, Project People on +44 117 908 7000 or alice.davis@projectpeople.com
Be a part of a growing organization that are making some of the coolest products in the web 2.0 world. Based in Boston, MA, near the South Station T stop, our client offers competitive salaries that includes equity in the company, health care, and bonuses for over achievers. We love investing in our people and when it comes down to it, we like to think our entire team is pretty awesome.
What you'll need to do to be successful in this role:
Have an incredible amount of initiative and drive
Committed to creating innovative, simple, incredible new products
Work with other people in an extremely fast paced setting
The Basics:
Comfortable and proficient with proper dhtml mantras
Comfortable with standard MySQL joins and simple optimizations
Bachelors in Computer Science
Necessary Requirements:
2+ years making real applications with LAMP
Strong CSS experience
PHP/Perl Experience
Has an advanced knowledge of MySQL performance issues
For more information or to submit your resume for consideration, contact Marissa Shiels of Snelling Professional Services - 781-238-6109 or marissa.shiels@snelling.com
