Opson.com in San Jose is looking for PHP/MySQL Developers

Web Developer (PHP / MYSQL)

Job Description - OP-7-2007-BNG-WDPHP1

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Develop and manage highly trafficked, highly scalable web properties with PHP5
- Work with business users to define system requirements
- Communicate project status to team members and business users
- Analyze, design, code, debug, test, document and deploy changes to the system.
- Work with Product Development to understand and solve business issues.
- Participate in deployment planning.
- Estimating project duration, effort, resource load and cost
- Work with software developers and testers for larger/more challenging prototyping activities
- Support project management and product management in identification of technical risks and work out risk mitigation strategies/approaches for the same
- Participate in project planning
- Consult with design, implementation, and integration teams to solve technical problems
- Assist product marketing and future product definitions identifying what is feasible, do-able or science fiction?

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Should have:

- 3-5 Years PHP programming experience
- Knowledge of OOD, OOP
- Expertise with interfaces, MVC, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, Templating, caching, sessions, and authentication.
- Experienced with complex SQL queries and database schema design (MySQL(required), Oracle,, PostgreSQL, etc.)
- Experience working in a collaborative team environment using tools like issue trackers (Jira, Mantis, Trac, etc.) and version control software (Subversion, PVCS, CVS, etc.)
- Knowledge of DOM-scripting and the concepts behind Ajax are highly desirable
- Experience with PHP frameworks like ZEND, CAKEPHP, Symfony is highly desirable
- Knowledge of consuming and creating Web Services
- Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively with other staff members, to complete short and long-term projects
- MySQL and Linux experience is a must
- Should have worked on highly scalable, highly available and high traffic web applications.
- Experience with J2EE technologies a plus
- Worked in projects using an Agile, test-driven approach with frequent iterations and accommodating change
- (Ideally) worked with social networks, career sites, payment gateways,

Additional Information

Experience: 3 - 6 years
Education: B.E./B.Tech, MCA
Job Category: Software, Web applications
Job Location: Bangalore / Chandigarh, India / Silicon Valley, CA
Key Skills: Programming experience in LAMP (LINUX, APACHE, MYSQL, PHP), Highly scalable and available websites
Job Ref code: OP-7-2007-BNG-WDPHP1
Compensation: Competitive salary plus incentives, depending on experience.
How to apply: Please email your resume with cover letter to jobs@opson.com with subject line containing - Job Ref code: OP-7-2007-BNG-WDPHP1