Job Description:

PHP MySQL Developer

This multi award-winning Online retailer of entertainment based products is looking for a PHP MySql developer to work across its multiple ecommerce sites.

Required skills and experiences

• Minimum 1 year commercial experience of:

o OOP in PHP 5

o MySQL

o CSS

o Javascript

o HTML

• Familiarity with MVC design patterns

• Strong communication skills coupled with a strong desire for personal development

• Good understanding of object oriented design patterns

• Demonstrable knowledge of web standards

Preferred skills and experiences

• Experience with Linux and Apache

• Use of Ajax and similar technologies to deliver enhanced functionality

• Understanding of cross-browser and cross-platform technical issues

• An understanding of unobtrusive Javascript

• Use of subversion and version controlling systems

• Experience in an Agile methodology, preferably Scrum

• Experience with Zend framework

• Domain knowledge of ecommerce processing including search, payment processing, order processing, data protection and security

• Understanding of scaling technologies and solutions

• Knowledge of the book, DVD, CD and video game retail markets

Ideal Candidate

You are likely to be a recent graduate or similar who is in the early days of your career. You know the best way to kick start your career is to join a team of high performers and learn from them.

You want to get stuck in from day one and deliver value to the company through hard work.

You have a highly analytical mind and love solving problems and creating the right solution.

You can code but you haven’t proved yourself yet in a team creating scalable commercial systems dealing with millions of pounds of turnover every month – but you know you can.

You love technology and the web. You keep abreast of trends and developments in your spare time. You may well run a Linux cluster under your stairs.

You want the flexibility and the responsibility that comes with working in an agile development environment.

You have a strong sense of personal achievement and want to grow your business focus and technical skills.

You have the self-motivation and ability to work in fast-paced environment.

How to apply:

Please email a CV to gavin@way-forward.com

020 7734 4664