Web Developer (closed)
Our Chicago based client specializing in licensed media content is looking for a Web Developer with PHP knowledge and creative problem solving skills. This is a great opportunity for anyone wanting to experience what it's like to be a part of a fast paced and quickly expanding startup. The company culture is a fun start up environment, conducive to the creative process for those heavily interested in media production. Must be able to multi-task and wear many hats while thinking outside of the box. Candidates who have done their own projects and contributed to the open source community is also a plus. Strong interest in music is a HUGE plus. We are expecting salary to fall between $50-60K + full medical and dental benefits.
Please send all qualified resumes in Word + salary requirements, and availability to Jgitlin@choiceco.com
Required Skills:
• Strong problem solving, troubleshooting, and debugging skills
• Experience with PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Experience with JavaScript frameworks: jQuery, jQuery Mobile, Prototype etc.
• Experience maintaining Apache web servers in a Linux environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience with Drupal 6.x is preferred
• Excellent communication skills in person, by phone, and via email
• OOP and Patterns, Scrum, Agile methodologies
• Strong understanding of Ajax, HTML5 and developing for screens of various sizes (desktop, tablet, mobile)
The ideal candidate will:
• Pay close attention to details
• Have a positive attitude and be dedicated to the goals and values of the company
• Keep pace with new technologies and not be afraid to learn new skills as needed
• Embrace the culture of a tech startup
• Understand how UI design affects a website and its usability and effectiveness
• Take initiative in identifying potential problems and take the necessary steps to resolve them
