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PHP Web Application Developer
We are currently seeking a Senior Web Applications Developer to work full time in our Quincy, MA office. This is 100% on site.
This person will work closely with other developers and marketing personnel to build interactive web-based applications on a LAMP platform. The ideal candidate has extensive experience building and maintaining complex web applications as well as managing internal projects from start to finish.
Responsibilities
- Transform high-level business requirements into functional code. Educate top management on pros and cons of various implementation options.
- Build and support complex customer-facing web applications in a LAMP development environment with a small team
- Build and support complex back-end applications in a LAMP development environment: Data Warehousing, OLAP, CRM, reporting, custom administration panels, web services and data exchanges
- Involvement in full development life cycle; design, coding, test, build, QA, deployment and maintenance
Qualifications
- 3-7 years development in a Linux, Apache, PHP 5 and MySQL (or Postgres) environment
- Strong SQL skills and familiarity with data modeling
- Familiarity with one or more major MVC framework(s) such as Zend, Cake, Symfony, Kohana, or CodeIgniter.
- Some experience with Object-Relational Mapping libraries such as Active Record, Doctrine, or Propel.
- Some familiarity with REST or SOAP Web services
- Understanding of basic Javascript, Ajax, and familiarity with one or more javascript library such as jQuery, Scriptaculous, Prototype, or YUI
- Firm grasp of basic web application security techniques
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent
Professional Requirements
- Outstanding communications skills, written and verbal, comfortable presenting to other coworkers and vendors/partners
- Creative problem solving skills and a strong work ethic
- Good analytical, troubleshooting and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, self-motivated
- Enjoys teaching others and sharing knowledge
- Solid project management skills
Always a Plus
- Experience in the financial services industry and/or online education industry
- Experienced with Agile/XP/Scrum programming methodologies, test-driven development
Benefits
- Entrepreneurial, fun, friendly, team-oriented and collaborative office environment
- Competitive base salary with bonus, 401(k), Profit Sharing
- Full medical benefits, disability coverage, Flex Spending Account
- Free garage parking, transportation reimbursement and MBTA-accessible (Quincy Center, directly on the red line)
- Business casual office attire + all the soda and vitamin water you can drink
- Opportunity to work in a successful, fast-growing company geared towards helping students realize their college dreams
About Edvisors
Edvisors is about creating great sites for students. We are a leading student marketing company operating a portfolio of interactive sites that provide information, tools and resources to help further a student's education. Our sites connect our community of students, parents, employees and advisors to products and services to profitably support our mission. Our business does well by doing good; ten percent of all profits support the efforts of the Edvisors' Foundation. We offer a competitive base salary with bonus, full medical benefits, disability coverage, 401(k), and free garage parking. Our office is also MBTA-accessible (Quincy Center Station/Red Line). Learn more about our company at Edvisors.com/About/
How to Apply
Send an email to jobs@edvisors.com with the subject "PHP Web Application Developer" and a resume in plain text or PDF format. Alternatively, you may fax us your resume at 617-328-0615.
