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The Shotfarm Product Content Network empowers retailers and manufacturers to request, locate, distribute, transfer, resize and rename product assets and content all from a single centralized, standardized and simplified platform. We are looking for a Chicago-based junior PHP and Javascript developer to help develop our web-based SaaS business-to-business exchange platform for media assets. 

As part of the development team, the junior web developer will deliver full-stack, high-performance, website functionality from conception to completion, including development strategy/approach, development, implementation and testing. This role will start start as a front-end development position and transition into full-stack as your experience and familiarity with our technology stack grows. You'll use modern software development methodologies including all of the features of PHP 5.5+, the Laravel framework, Eloquent ORM, Blade, and the Amazon AWS cloud in an agile environment. We are looking for an individual with strong knowledge of PHP 5.5 and solid development chops. The perfect candidate will have an entrepreneurial spirit and be willing to take on the risks and rewards of an exciting, funded internet start up.

Responsibilities

  • Be part of a team of a cutting edge team of developers that build and maintain an innovative SaaS site.
  • Full-Stack application development including:
  • Creation of and adherence to a development schedule based on Agile methodology.
  • Utilize modern SDLC practices
  • Write object-oriented code with MVC concepts
  • Participate in zero-downtime deployments
  • Management of and participation in all quality control and functionality testing plans.
  • Work with product management team to understand functionality requirements and write technical specification documents.
  • Respond to any live site issues.
  • Develop and document best practices for web development.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of current and emerging technologies and solutions.

Requirements

  • Two years of web development.
  • Solid proficiency in delivering web applications using HTML, Javascript, PHP, MySQL and Apache in a Linux environment.
  • Knowledge of MVC Frameworks (specifically Laravel 4+), CSS, JavaScript and JQuery.
  • Strong knowledge of OOP.
  • Successful track record of looking at requirements, putting together estimates, and delivering projects successfully and on schedule.
  • Knowledge of event driven distributed computing a plus.
  • Experience working in and managing an Agile development environment.
  • Experience using SVN/GIT.
  • Experience with Content Management Systems, including WordPress a plus.
  • Experience with media asset management applications a plus.
  • Experience with Amazon AWS a plus.

Other Qualifications

  • Live samples of prior development efforts.
  • Confident oral and written communication skills and the desire to work directly with technical and non-technical (business) staff.
  • Enjoy working in a team environment.
  • A creative mind and an ability to “think outside the box” in developing strategies and ideas for future functionality.
  • Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving abilities

Benefits of working at Shotfarm:

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Casual work environment

 

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417 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

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