PHP Developer (with .NET experience)

PHP / Back-End Developer Salary Range $50k - $70k The BLITZ Web Developer's primary responsibility is to develop back-end solutions for interactive, database-driven, sites and applications, as well as online/offline games. He or she contributes to the development of applications and functionality on time and according to budget. Our solutions are developed for a diverse client base, requiring sensitivity to cross-browser and cross-platform issues. He or she will participate in general planning meetings with key team members to ensure project planning is accurate, and that online standards are being developed and utilized. Responsibilities: •Write code using a variety of languages; •Support overall web development projects as needed; •Prepare accurate documentation through out the project; •Clearly document technical standards and processes; •Quickly decipher and resolve complex and unique obstacles; •Collaborate regularly with stakeholders to ensure project meets requirements; •Ensure bugs are rectified and accurate moving forward; •Fix complex bugs, resolve ongoing issues, and document solutions; •Promote teamwork among peers and transfer of development knowledge; •Flexible with working hours to accommodate interaction with a global customer base (different time zones) and during ramp up times; •Contribute to internal projects on an as-needed basis; •Research and document emerging technologies; Required Skills, Education & Experience: •The position requires 2+ years experience developing and deploying Internet sites and applications; •Experience with PHP, mySQL, Apache; •Experience with XML and XSL; •Experience with hand-coding advanced HTML, CSS, DHTML; •Experience integrating backend coding with Flash-based Rich Internet Applications •e-Commerce application development and integration; •Object-oriented design and development strategies; •Ability to analyze and debug complex systems; •Familiarity with web authoring tools; •Familiarity with cross-platform, multi-browser issues; •Strong written and oral communication skills; •Familiarity with product development life cycles; •Must be comfortable working in a collaborative environment with Producers, Designers, and other Developers; •Must be flexible and be willing to move between projects and tasks as needed; •An excellent ability to deal with people at all levels and build trust and confidence with management and employees; •Understanding of the challenges of cross-site software development; Useful Additional Skills: (pluses / preferred additional skills to make a stronger candidate) •Experience with Microsoft SQL Server Version 7, 2000 (T-SQL &/or Admin); •Experience with Visual Basic, C++, C#, VB.Net, and/or Java; •Experience with VBScript, ASP, ADO , ASP.Net, ADO.Net; •Experience with Oracle database applications; •Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and art production best practices •Takes ownership of tasks and drives tasks through to completion; •Positive, constructive and is accountable for their actions; •Able to focus while under pressure; •Linux system administration, in particular PHP, MySQL, PHP caching technologies and Linux Security.