Network Ninja has an immediate opening for a PHP Developer to join our diverse team of talented web application developers in Wicker Park, Chicago! The ideal candidate will have strong Object-Oriented PHP skills with RDBMS (PostgreSQL) experience, a background working with open-source frameworks in a team environment, and experience deploying applications on Linux systems.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who enjoys working in a startup environment and is excited about growth opportunities with a dynamic company!About Network NinjaNetwork Ninja is a mid-sized software development company located in Chicago’s fantastic Wicker Park neighborhood.
Founded in 1998, we have three established SaaS software applications servicing the needs of three unique markets, which include: marketing management for ad & brand agencies, case tracking for medical & social organizations, and case management for legal service organizations.
Please visit our website at NetworkNinja.com for more information about our company, our products and the clients we serve.
Responsibilities Translate business requirements into technical requirements Take ownership of and share developer responsibilities with team of 2-5 developers Develop clean and efficient code solutions to improve software features and functionality Gain in-depth knowledge of underlying code architecture for our software Follow software development best practices, standards and procedures Assist with testing and QA of new developer code before software releases Take direction and learn from the COO and CEORequirements BA in Computer Science or related experience Minimum of 2+ years of PHP Object-Oriented Programming experience.
OOP experience on a large site/application is required Diverse knowledge of RDBMS (PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.) Experience developing code through multiple Linux lifecycle environments (Development, Staging, Production sites) Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and AJAX Experience with a version control system (preferably Subversion) Previous experience working within a development team Great written, verbal and interpersonal skills Strong organizational skillsExtra Credit Experience with developer ticketing systems (Trac, Rally, etc.) Knowledge of current web software trends, such as Performance Dashboards, Social Networks integration and Location-Based technologies (Google Maps, etc.) Experience creating applications for Mobile devices Sense of humorHow to ApplyAre you a highly self-motivated PHP Developer in Chicago? If so, please email your resume, a brief personal statement, and three PHP code samples to nni [at] networkninja [dot] com .
Code samples should be brief and demonstrate your working knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).
At Network Ninja, we pride ourselves on hiring the smartest, most authentic and talented people we meet.
If that sounds like you, please apply today!Note to Contractors and Outsourcing FirmsPlease no contractors, outsourcing firms, recruiters or remote workers.
PHP Developer – Wicker Park, Chicago Job in Chicago 60622, Illinois US