Open Source Software Engineer (Washington state, USA)

[SolutionsIQ Recruiter]

Join an energetic group of technology professionals who are focused on delivering innovative solutions to our customers nationwide. This is a unique and challenging opportunity to work with a highly motivated team in a positive, fast-paced environment, where your experience, creative thinking and exceptional skills will be appreciated and rewarded. Based in Kirkland, the company was recently named one of Washington�s �Best Places to Work� by Washington CEO magazine, and was recognized by Deloitte & Touche as not only the fastest growing technology company in Washington state, but the ninth fastest-growing technology company in North America.

Responsibilities

* Create robust, extensible web applications using Zend technologies (Zend Framework, Zend Studio for Eclipse and Zend Core), PHP 5.0, JavaScript, Perl and MySQL.

* Review/create technical specifications. Review functional specification and work with the project team to provide technical solutions that meet the needs of the business.

* Manage work on an ongoing basis to ensure target, on-time delivery and provide continuous improvement and updates.



Qualifications

* The ability to write clear technical specifications and to explain technical ideas and designs to peers and management, and independent problem solving abilities are required.

* The candidate must be able to work in a team environment, taking project from specification to end user acceptance. Must have a proven record of delivering software products.

* 3+ years of experience creating web applications using PHP and MySQL.

* Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming practices and Model, View, Controller paradigm. Experience with use of OO constructs in PHP 5.0 is a plus

* Proficient in SQL and understanding of relational database and schema creation.

* Commitment to quality, customer service and teamwork.

* Technical skills: PHP, Object-oriented programming, MySQL, Perl, HTML, JavaScript, cascading style sheets, SQL, XML, SOAP, Linux (shell scripting with Perl and basic understanding of Linux tools), and Apache web server (basic configuration knowledge).

* Experience working with Java, C#, or other pure object-oriented language a plus.

* Experience working with Zend Technologies a plus.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

* BS in Computer Science or Engineering or related field.


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[ Edited to include location in subject - Paul Sturrock ]
[ May 02, 2008: Message edited by: Paul Sturrock ]