Personnel Specification
Job Title
Senior PHP Software Developer
Reporting To
Head of Development
Completed By
MK/ DS
Date
January 2015
Education
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3rd level education in relevant discipline essential
Experience
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3- 5 years’ proven experience of commercial application programming and database
design/integration using PHP, MySQL, xHTML, CSS, HTML5, CSS 3, Javascript and Javascript
libraries
Relevant industry qualifications e.g. ZCE
Proven experience in producing compliant, secure, accessible, responsive websites at enterprise
level
Proven experience in implementing OS CMS solutions e.g. Wordpress, Drupal
Proven experience in implementing OS Framework solutions e.g. Zend, Symfony, Code Igniter
Proven experience in implementing front end framework e.g. Bootstrap, Foundation, LESS CSS,
SAAS CSS
Proven experience in developing and working with API
Experience of testing solutions would be an advantage
Experience and knowledge of Jira & Kanban would be an advantage
Skills
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Proven ability to analyse/develop/maintain Web applications to company specifications at any point
in a project lifecycle
Proven ability to take on project lead duties and see a project through from start to finish
Able to formulate queries and develop functionality with minimum impact on infrastructure
Able to provide reusable code structures to reduce implementing heavy code solutions
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge
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Up-to-date knowledge of relevant IT/Internet technologies and their application
Appreciation of security and keeping security at the forefront of all solutions
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Attributes
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Passionate about Software Development
Excellent team player
Ability to work independently
Ability to motivate others
Creative problem solver
Commercially aware
Enthusiastic/Self-motivated/Committed
Work well under pressure and able to deliver to tight deadlines
Other
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Prepared to work overtime as required from time to time for development schedules
Willingness to work from both client and Simply Zesty office locations
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