PHP/MySQL Developer
About Velocity:
Velocity is an Email Marketing company located in Lombard, IL. We provide a software as a service platform and are looking to expand our development team.
Opportunity Summary:
Seeking a MySQL/PHP Developer with exceptional programming, critical thinking and time management skills.
Must be detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task, prioritize work assignments, communicate effectively with internal staff and clients (if needed), and complete assignments accurately and in a timely manner.
Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain our main software as a service platform, as well as working on new projects;
Be able to work with both procedural and object oriented PHP code;
Proficientcy with MySQL and in writing moderately complex queries;
Focus on system performance and ensure code that is written to scale for high levels of usage;
Strong analysis, problem solving and troubleshooting skills; and
Must be able to succeed in a team environment.
Key Technical Skillsets and Experience:
1-2 years development experience using PHP/MySQL
Solid knowledge of MySQL or other relational databases
Solid knowledge of database schema design and query optimization
Understand secure coding concepts
Knowledge of HTML, CSS, Javascript
Nice to have:
Subversion experience and or code versioning usage is nice to have.
Familiar with the Smarty Templating system
Experience with Window IIS and Apache
Understand the email/social media marketing industry
Experience with CMS systems such as WordPress or is a bonus.
Experience with Yahoo YUI
Key Traits
You will excel here if you meet the key traits below:
If you take ownership of a task from start to end
Enjoy learning new technologies and sharing ideas with the team
Thinking of an idea and watching your idea come to life in the system
You like being proactive and taking a challenge head on
How to Apply
Please contact us via email at [email protected]
Include a resume, and if possible coding samples and/or a portfolio of software projects/websites you have worked on.