Job Description

Key purpose:

We are looking for a motivated PHP developer with strong problem solving skills to join our team. You will be a part of a creative team that is responsible for all aspects of the on-going software development from the initial specification, through to developing, testing and launching.

If you love finding creative solutions to challenging development problems this is the job for you!

Duties and responsibilities:

Advise on optimisation tactics / best practice
Ability to work in a team
Good at pro-actively identify and implement new ideas/solutions
Great communication skills
Improving the quality and functionality of our existing systems
Monitoring and analysing our software under real-world, production conditions
Evaluating new technologies for their feasibility and usefulness
Collaborating with other development teams and freelancers
Continually growing, learning, and sharing as we strive to keep pushing our technical boundaries
Manage your own time well and meet deadlines

Qualifications and experience:

3+ years experience
Skillset must include:
HTML 5
PHP
MYSQL
JQuery
Javascript
CSS/CSS3 for front end templating
Source control (GIT, SVN etc.)
SEO and UX understanding
Good understanding of responsive web design and a mobile first approach to development
Strong portfolio of work
Clean coding methods
Must be able to code own responsive template from PSD
Troubleshoot, test, maintain the core product software & databases
Contribute in all phases of the development lifecycle

Bownie points:

Project Management
Ability to develop custom PHP modules, themes and plugins for WordPress
Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop / Adobe Illustrator
Understanding SEO
Understanding of different CMS platforms such as WordPress, Drupal, Joomla and Umbraco
You have an appreciation for testing and automation.
Advantageous Competencies:
AngularJS
LESS / SASS Experience
Grunt / Gulp Experience
Linux
Twitter Bootstrap
Jason
SOAP/XML
Ability to work on Macintosh computer
Demonstrates potential leadership qualities

About Boardroom Appointments - Global Human and Talent Capital

Boardroom Appointments is a global specialist in Recruitment, Contract Staffing, Project Staffing, Temporary Employment Solutions, Training, HR Consultancy and Expatriate Mobility that operates extensively in Africa, EMEA, America, and Europe.

We have been industry leaders since 1989. Our dynamic team of recruitment and labour professionals has serviced hundreds of clients and placed thousands of candidates in various industries across the globe. We have gained invaluable insight and experience into global market trends and human resource workings.

We have specialized divisions that enhance our ability to service all clients in the following industries:

- FMGC

- Finance, Banking and Insurance

- Manufacturing and Processing

- Oil and Gas, Mining, Engineering and Construction

- Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Care

- Logistics and Supply Chain

- Information Technology, Media and Telecommunications

- Waste Management and Sanitation Services

- Renewable and Alternative Energy

- Retail and Commercial Property

- Agriculture and Production

- Government and Public Services

- Call Centre and Customer Support Services

Today, Boardroom Appointments has a global candidate database and network, servicing clients around the world with all their Human Capital needs.

This experience allows clients to rely on us FULLY for all their talent needs, both permanent and temporary, while they focus on their core business.

We custom design solutions to perfectly fit our client's recruitment needs and form long-lasting relationships based on quality service and flawlessly fulfilled deliverables.

Our team is comprised of passionate and driven individuals who strive to maintain the best and most professional service to our clients.

We are focused, passionate, and we love what we do.

Industry

Unknown

Company Size

51-200 employees

Headquarters

Bedfordview, ZA

Year Founded

1989

Website

boardroom.co.za

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