Job ID :
5542
Company :
State of Iowa
Location :
DES MOINES, IA
Type :
Contract
Duration :
6 Months
Status :
Active
Openings :
1
Posted :
23 Jul 2014
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Short Description:

The Software Developer/Programmer (SDP) converts data from project specifications and statements of problems and procedures to create or modify computer programs.

 

Complete Description:

This position will be joining an application development team as a PHP developer. We have several existing applications that require maintenance and enhancement support, as well as some new initiatives we intend to take on. PHP and MySQL experience is required and will be tested during the interview process. Drupal is another platform we support, so knowledge in this area is also desired.

 

Tentative Interview Times:

Wednesday, July 30th 8:00am-noon

Friday, August  1st 2:30p-4:00 pm

 

Skills:

Skill

Required / Desired

Amount

of Experience

PHP5 experience in Enterprise Environments or equivalent OO knowledge

Required

4

Years

Experience with MySQL, able to read, write, and troubleshoot SQL queries

Required

3

Years

Experience with HTML/ CSS, JavaScript and jQuery

Required

3

Years

Full stack experience strongly desired, LAMP environment, as well as front-end

Highly desired

 

 

Experience with Drupal 7 a big plus, but must also know PHP well

Highly desired

 

 

Experience working with ORM tools a plus (Doctrine, Propel/Creole, etc)

Highly desired

 

 

Experience with site/server optimization a plus (Memcached, Varnish, APC, etc)

Highly desired

 

 

Working on an Agile Scrum development team

Highly desired

 

 

Possess strong communications skills and the ability to work close with a team

Highly desired

 

 

Ability to read, understand, and create design documents

Desired

 

 

Technical understanding of infrastructure components, their dependencies, and interactions between servers, virtual systems, networks, databases, web

Desired

 

 

Ability to proactively participate in customer engagements, follow direction from lead technicians, work with customers, and participate in technical

Desired