jobs - website developer

Position Purpose

Writes code, relational databases, and performs related quality control and testing for assigned projects.

Key Functions

• Develop code for assigned projects that adheres to project requirements primarily using PHP, HTML, HTML5, XML, AJAX , and JavaScript.
• Design, create and manage relational databases utilizing MySQL.
• Work with peers and development lead to help determine best programming practices used for a project.
• Perform quality control and testing of web programming to ensure functionality.
• Adhere to version control policies and maintain defect tracking database for each project.
• Troubleshoot development issues and works with development team, project managers, creative and account teams to discuss development related issues and/or the impact of their specific development requests on the project.
• Obtain advanced knowledge of current industry technologies and research emerging technologies. Share knowledge with appropriate internal staff.

Functional Competencies

• 2+ years experience programming/developing in PHP, HTML, HTML5, XML, JavaScript, and Flash strongly desired as well as a basic understanding of database development.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Experience working with PHP based content management systems (Joomla, Drupal, WordPress) as well as familiarity with learning management systems.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately estimate job time.
• Understands client’s needs, including budgeted time allotted, and translates that into an exceptional result.
• Demonstrates sound judgment/reasoning, decision-making, negotiation, organizational and presentation skills.
• Functions effectively in a fast-paced collaborative agency environment; prioritizes and successfully manages multiple projects/deadlines simultaneously.
• Defines and resolves issues in a timely and accurate manner.