You have a passion for organization and optimization. You believe in process. You believe in research and rigorous testing. You enjoy working with clients and users directly to understand their needs. You are looking for a company where your voice will be heard, where development needs are not an after-thought. You are looking to join a highly intelligent, well-trained, and effective team of designers and developers who understand the importance of what you do. You are looking for a company where your job is to find the best solution, not the quickest solution to a given problem.
GlobalWorks is a new take on the old advertising agency, built around the idea that the world is flat – that technology has erased the traditional boundaries of culture and communication. GlobalWorks provides efficient, effective, and cutting-edge digital marketing solutions to clients around the world. Making the most of current technologies, market trends, and digital best practices, we design, build, and optimize websites, mobile apps, and a variety of other technology solutions for our clients. With an office overlooking Madison Square Park on 5th Avenue in Manhattan - the heart of “Silicon Alley” - and a team representing over 30 different countries and cultures, GlobalWorks provides a unique and fun opportunity to build truly world-class technology solutions. *Job Summary* We're looking for a skilled PHP developer who possesses an in-depth knowledge of web application development. This position requires a mastery of the hands-on aspects of front-end web interface engineering, an ability to design and build solid architecture that integrates with other systems and technologies, and the ability to communicate these solutions to other members of the team both verbally and in written documentation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience authoring object-oriented PHP5 applications with an MVC framework, but will be excited to dive into other technologies should the need arise. Overall day-to-day responsibilities include leading front-end engineering; the hand coding of web-based applications, web pages, emails, and web-based mobile experiences; integrating your code with other technologies (REST & SOAP web services, clients’ back-end systems, content management systems, etc); performance optimization; and working with visual designers, interaction designers, and software developers. Responsibilities: · Developing and testing PHP/MySQL, XHTML, CSS, and JavaScript based web applications · Consulting with creative team during wireframing/technical specifications phase, helping to vet projects and suggest new technologies · Working with the front-end development team to create seamless user experiences · Working with the back-end development team to integrate 3rd party content management systems, e-commerce platforms, and other data sources · Contributing own sense of visual integrity, animation timing, flow and UI planning to all projects Required Skills and Experience: · Minimum 3+ years experience utilizing front-end technologies including XHTML, CSS, JavaScript · Minimum 3+ years experience building object-oriented PHP/MySQL web applications, preferably using a MVC framework such as the Zend Framework · Extensive experience in enterprise application deployment architectures, environments and concerns (scalability, performance, availability, reliability, security etc.) · Working knowledge of Linux, Apache and MySQL Server Administration. · Experience modifying and extending open-source software such as content management systems and e-commerce platforms · Experience with distributed source control (Git, Mercurial) · Solid understanding of cross-browser/platform issues and solutions · Exceptional time management (can meet deadlines), problem solving, teamwork, and communication skills · Ability to follow technical specifications and production processes · Ability to write well-commented code and documentation · Must be available to work on site, but will have future possibility for remote work Skills and Experiences That Are a Plus: · jQuery, Prototype/Scriptaculous, Ext JS · Zend Framework (or other MVC application framework) · Building Magento stores: developing custom themes, developing custom modules, implementing 3rd party extensions · Writing unit and functional tests as an integral part of your development process · .NET Framework, SQL Server · Enterprise technologies such as Web Services and MS SharePoint · Integrating major 3rd party APIs (Facebook, Open Graph, Twitter, Google Maps, YouTube, Open Social, etc…) · Previous interactive marketing agency experience - working with visual designers · Musical or other creative talents · Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Photoshop, and presentation software such as Keynote / PowerPoint Education and Experience · Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related discipline Please send resume, cover letter, and examples or your work to [email protected] GlobalWorks does not work with recruiters, job placement agencies, or headhunters.
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