PHP Developer at Zercom Systems

Job Description

• The primary job responsibility for the PHP developer position is to provide PHP programming and functionality for a variety of consumer-related websites, intranets, extranets and web-based applications.
• You will be challenged on a daily basis to solve problems in new and creative ways.
• A successful candidate will have demonstrable experience building real online applications such as a social e-commerce site, desktop applications etc in a LAMP environment and will be able to make a meaningful contribution from day one.
• You will be comfortable working with team members at all levels and departments within the organization.
• You will be willing to share your opinions and insights with business leaders in order to affect rapid decision cycles and effective technical solutions to business requirements.

Duties/Responsibilities

• To maintain the organizations corporate website ensuring strong functionality and optimization
• Develop new Web applications as identified by supervisor and management through packaged and customized applications.
• Maintain and enhance existing Web applications and all internal systems are integrated.
• Perform complete testing of Web applications unit and system, engaging users as necessary.
• Conduct all user acceptances testing, and report results.
• Design and implement user-driven templates, databases and interfaces for ease of use.
• Develop database-driven Web interfaces for rapid, real-time information sharing.
• Develop external Web portals allowing users to input and retrieve accurate information.
• Candidate must be a team player and willing to teach and to learn.

Skills Required & Qualifications

• Candidate should possess a BA/B.Sc in a related discipline and years of experience in a similar field.
• Professional certification will be an added advantage.
• Proven Web and Database Development experience.
• In depth PHP, Ajax, JavaScript, CSS and (X) HTML5 knowledge
• Strong database knowledge specifically SQL Server and MySQL
• Web / Graphical Design skills would be desirable.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of graphic design packages such as Fireworks or Photoshop in order to produce basic layout and manipulate images.
• Skills in e-commerce and server side technologies, such as PHP, and internet security are also important.