Software Developer - PHP at SENCE Nigeria

Roles and responsibilities           
A PHP developer is responsible for the layout, design and coding of a website specifically in PHP format. They figure out the technical and graphical aspects of a website. A PHP developer also maintains and updates an existing website.
 
Responsibilities and Duties
•             Develop the programming code from scratch or by adapting existing website graphics packages and software to meet business requirements
•             Uploading the web site onto a server and registering it with different search engines.
•             Testing the website and identifying any technical problems and hitches
•             Establishing the purpose of the website based on its target audience
•             Determining any functionality that the site must support and developing PHP content based on practical approved layout
•             Identifying the content type the site will host and ensuring compatibility with the PHP programming requirements
•             Giving guidance on colors, layout and styles for the client website is very important
 
Skill set
•             Skills in software graphics manipulation and web programming
•             Creativity and imagination and an open mind
•             Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
•             Ability to adapt and pick up new techniques and technology
•             Must be able to stay on top of advancing internet and computer technology and its effects to the business environment
•             Must be thorough and precise in their work
•             Ability to work individually or in a team to beat tight deadlines.
•             Ability to multi-task
•             Knowledge of international web standards and protocols is very important
•             Understanding of open source projects like Joomla, Drupal, Wikis, osCommerce, etc.
•             Demonstrable knowledge of web technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX etc.
•             Good knowledge of relational databases, version control tools and of developing web services
•             Experience in common third-party APIs (Google, Facebook, eBay etc.)
•             Passion for best design and coding practices and a desire to develop new bold ideas
 
Education and Qualifications
•             Degrees in Computer science, IT, Software Engineering, Web Development, Programming or other related field
•             0-2 years of Software Development experience in PHP.
•             Certification in PHP Web Development, Graphics and Software Programming
•             More specific Diploma, degree or certificate in Web Development, Multimedia Design, Web Design and Web Content Management is very beneficial.
 
Work experience             0-2 years