Yoursphere.com seeks a talented, detail-oriented person with experience and expert knowledge in software development, PHP, and MySQL. Familiarity with Drupal is desired, but not required.
Responsibilities:
Work alongside other developers and product managers to evaluate project requirements, determine technical direction, and implement online applications.
Software development, mostly in PHP5, MySQL, and the Drupal API.
Follow best practices re: security and Drupal technical architecture.
Accurate estimation of tasks to be done.
Follow directions from lead developer on technical design.
Work closely with other developers and designers.
Requirements:
PHP and MySQL programming/coding knowledge/experience required.
Experience writing and maintaining unit and/or acceptance tests a big plus (PHPUnit, SimpleTest, Junit, Selenium, etc.).
High standards for code quality and attention to detail.
Ability to work both collaboratively and independently on complex tasks.
Familiarity with Drupal best practices, community, and existing contrib modules a plus.
Prior experience working as a team member.
Strong CSS and XHTML skills.
Experience with Javascript programming, JQuery, and Ajax.
Experience using version control.
Written and verbal communication skills for communications by phone, email and IM.
Self-motivated and able to work independently, but also good at collaboration, taking direction and working with others.
Proficiency in the English language.
Strong knowledge of Drupal and the Drupal API. (If Drupal is new to you, interest and ability to rapidly learn the Drupal API is required. Drupal expertise is expected within a short timeframe.)
GNU/Linux, Apache, basic server administration knowledge a big plus.
Other:
We offer medical and dental, two weeks vacation per year. Ability to take one week vacation after minimum of 7 mos with the team.
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience.
After 90 days, equity awarded.
Must have identity verification and sex offender check as terms of employment. (This is the same check that we do for parents who sign up their children for Yoursphere.com)
It's a plus if you live in the Sacramento/Bay Area and can come into our Davis office one time a week and work remotely the rest of the time, but we will consider a different arrangement for the right person.
If interested, please send an email to us with your cover letter, resume, and portfolio links.
Principals only. Agencies, Outsourcing Firms and Recruiters will not be considered.
