Web Dev Position at Company 52
We just received a job posting from Company 52, a web and mobile app development company that’s technically based in Alabama, but whose employees are distributed throughout the US. They’re accepting applications for a full-time web developer. It’s a telecommuting position and they’re offering “a competitive salary, benefits package, and paid trips to conferences and seminars”.
For more details, contact:
Matt Blackwell
877.550.1762, ext. 703
matt [at] company52.com
A full description of the requirements for this position are as follows:
Job Description
- Develop and maintain web applications according to project specifications
and professional best practices. - Submit accurate daily time reports on business activities.
- Help direct junior team members while accepting direction from senior team
members; participate in code reviews and other professional improvement
practices. - This is a telecommute position. The candidate will work from home or
other remote space. Frequent phone calls are to be expected, so the
remote space should be quiet and free of distractions during such calls.
Occasional travel to meet with clients or other team members in person
may be requested.
Experience Requirements
- At least 3-5 years recent continuous experience in professional (paid)
application development with PHP 5, preferably in team environments. - At least 1-2 years of experience with a mature MVC framework (such as
CakePHP, CodeIgniter, Symfony, Zend, or Solar). - At least 3 years of experience working with MySQL databases. Preference will
be given to those who have additional experience outside of MySQL. - At least 2 years experience working with Javascript libraries
(jQuery preferred) and AJAX applications is preferred but not required. - Experience with Subversion or another version control system
- In addition to the above areas of experience, experience in any of the
following are preferred:- Enterprise-level applications
- Scaling large web applications
- Social media applications
- Mobile applications
- Affiliate, internet marketing, or network marketing applications
- Customizing WordPress, ExpressionEngine or Drupal applications
- Customizing Magento or other e-commerce applications
- Interfacing with PayPal, Twitter, or Facebook APIs
- Oracle, SQLite, PostreSQL, Memcached, or “no-SQL” databases
- Languages other than PHP, such as Ruby, Python, Perl, Erlang, or C
- Formal software development methodologies
- Adobe Flash, Flex and/or AIR application development
- Able to produce semantic, lightweight, accessible, and maintainable
web pages from Adobe Photoshop designs - Cross-browser compatibility issues
- Education and Certifications
- A Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field such as Computer Science or
Information Systems is preferred but not required. - Zend Certified Engineers are given preference.
Technical Requirements
(i.e., demonstrated proficiency with … )
- Object-oriented PHP 5, advanced SQL (esp. MySQL), and Javascript
- Database schema design and normalization
- Software development best practices (including PEAR coding standards,
code hygiene, design patterns, and unit/integration testing) - HTML/XHTML/HTML 5, CSS 2/3, web standards, and accessibility
- XML, AJAX, REST, and other API-related technologies
- Web application security threats and secure software development practices
- Familiarity with Apache server operation and configuration
- Familiarity with Unix-like operating systems (Linux, BSD, Mac OS X) at the command
line, including SSH, text editors, and other tools
Personal Requirements
- Because this is a telecommute position, a very high level of responsibility
and trustworthiness is required, demonstrated by continuous communication
with team members on the current state of assigned work. This requires both
the ability to operate independently *and* the ability to work with others
as a team. - Regardless of technical ability, personality must fit the company culture;
in particular, we prefer “humble but direct.” Honesty, integrity, and
trustworthiness are paramount. - Commitment to delivering a high-quality work product within the
necessary constraints of time and other resources. - Able to think critically and take action based on business needs;
analyze data, interpret results, and recommend alternatives. - Motivated to accept stated and explicit client problems as their own,
and to uncover unstated or implicit problems that require solutions. - Strong work ethic, on-time performance, and high attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (both with clients and
team members). - Proven ability to self-manage and prioritize among multiple projects
when given proper context and direction. - Strong problem-solving skills; able to find creative solutions to
unfamiliar or difficult problems. - Take initiative for professional development, eagerness to learn.
Web Developer/Site Builder
The tech staffing company, TEKsystems sent us the following listing for a 12 month contract position. If you’re interested or if you would like more details, contact Amanda (amjohnso at teksystems dot com).
Position in Columbia, SC will support the design, development, and implementation of intuitive, easy to use, customer-centric approaches for client’s websites, web applications, and other interactive mediums.
Job Specifications
- 1-2 years experience in the support of websites, intranets, web-based products and services, or interactive mediums.
- Knowledge of user-centered interactive design philosophies including information architecture, interaction design, and usability concepts.
- Knowledge of industry standards, usability and trends in web development.
- Solid understanding of web technology and desktop software design.
- Experience in developing websites with HTML 5, and CSS 3 design capabilities.
- Understanding of some of the following: Flash, PhotoShop, Illustrator, DHTML, Front Page, XML, XSL, XSLT,.NET, Active Server Pages (ASP) or comparable scripting languages, browser compatibility and download issues, both Mac and PC platforms as they relate to web display.
Game Night Reminder
For those of you who missed the announcement last week, our holiday game night is coming up on Thursday, December 9th. That’s right, it’s tomorrow! I hope you’ve been channeling your inner rock star and polishing your red shells because we’re pumped and ready to party! We’ll be set up in the back room at Delaney’s with the same arrangement as last year: Rock Band on the projector and Mario Kart on the big TV. We’ll have every other game from the poll except the new NBA Jam (unless someone brings it) available to switch out if we get bored with the rock and racing. Yes, Ken…we’ll even have a classic XBox and Halo.
The main competition for the night will be on the Mario Kart circuit. We’ll be hosting an organized 16-player tournament for those who think they’re the best. The winner will walk away with a signed copy of Aarron Walter’s Building Findable Websites and the sweet trophy you see above – which happens to double as a Zelda cartridge if you have an old NES.
The party starts at 6pm and goes until 10. I know there’s a few other events going on that night so feel free to come and go, but we’ll be kicking off the tournament at 8pm sharp. Happy holidays and we hope to see you all there!
When: December 9th, 2009 at 6pm
Where: Delaney’s Five Points (map)
Topic: Holiday Game Night
RSVP: On Facebook
3rd Annual Holiday Game Night
We’re excited to announce that the third annual Refresh Holiday Game Night is coming up next week from 6-10pm on Thursday, December 9th. Due to everyone’s crazy holiday vacation schedules, we won’t be having our regular monthly meetup. Instead, we’re joining forces with the Columbia Adobe User Group for a night of fun, food and friendly competition. Last year we played Rock Band and Mario Kart for most of the night. This year, we’re putting the game selection in your hands. Below (or on the blog post if you’re coming from the email) you’ll find a list of party games. The 2 games with the most votes will be played at the party. Vote early, vote often and may the best games win!
When: December 9th, 2009 at 6pm
Where: Delaney’s Five Points (map)
Topic: Holiday Game Night
RSVP: On Facebook
What 4-player party games should we play at the holiday party? (Pick 2)
- Rock Band (31%, 8 Votes)
- Mario Kart (27%, 7 Votes)
- Super Smash Bros. Brawl (27%, 7 Votes)
- Halo (Original XBox) (27%, 7 Votes)
- The New NBA Jam (15%, 4 Votes)
- Fuzion Frenzy (Original XBox) (12%, 3 Votes)
- Rayman Raving Rabids (4%, 1 Votes)
Total Voters: 26
Loading ...November 2010 Meetup Canceled
Hello Refreshers,
Over the past few years, we’ve typically taken November off, had a holiday party in mid-December and gotten back to our normal schedule again in January. I was hoping to change that up by pulling together a meeting in November but everyone is very busy this time of year. Instead, we’re going to go with tradition, plan to have a social gathering in December and start getting pumped for the new year.
Have a great Thanksgiving and we’ll see you in December!
