> I find that job postings like that are usually written by an HR person
> with some very casual input by the senior developer (if there is one).
> As a result, they get completely mangled in the process.

> The HR world hasn't yet figured out how highly specialized we are in
> these areas. Or at least, they aren't acting like it. This is why jobs
> at tech sector companies usually get filled a lot faster, I think.
> They know whom to ask for what.

> - M.

> On Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 8:31 PM, Ed Holzinger <ed.holzin...@gmail.com
> <mailto:ed.holzin...@gmail.com>> wrote:

>     So maybe i've been cloistered in my own little world for too long,
>     so those of you out there with a better understanding of the
>     current employment reality, please enlighten me.

>     This job pays "about" $75K, yet requires the lucky winner of the
>     gig to be a master of PHP, MySQL, well, let's review the pertinent
>     paragraph:

>         Must have demonstrable mastery of PHP, MySQL, JavaScript /
>         DOM, CSS for layout, (X)HTML (with and without a WYSIWIG
>         editor), proficiency in modern web techniques (sIFR,
>         JavaScript frameworks, etc) and best practices, experience
>         with Macromedia Dreamweaver and Photoshop, and excellent
>         organization and communication skills.

>     So this developer must be a database expert, a UI expert and a PHP
>     expert? Oh, and you gotta know Dreamweaver and Photoshop AND on
>     top of all that, gotta have a fabulous bedside manner? And be
>     well-versed in diplomacy as well, apparently (liaise? you're
>     kidding, right?). I can't tell for sure, but it also sounds like
>     the candidate might need to be a sysadmin: "... monitoring sites
>     and servers for usage, and systems stability and security."

>     All this for $75K? Does this person even exist?

>     Thoughts?

>     e

>     On Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 7:17 PM, Nancy Barker
>     <nbar...@barkersearch.com <mailto:nbar...@barkersearch.com>> wrote:

>         *PHP Developer* needed for a fulltime position in Baltimore, MD

>         Salary to about 75k, excellent benefits

>         *Description:*   Position is part of a team that provides
>         development, design, and analysis of web sites, web-based
>         applications, and web-based services. We want someone
>         innovative to think outside the box who wants to work with
>         leading edge web tools focused around PHP.

>         The primary duties and responsibilities of the job:

>         . Using advanced PHP, MySQL, and Drupal coding methodologies /
>         tools, this position is the lead developer for planning,
>         developing, implementing, testing, and supporting custom web
>         applications, drupal modules, interactive forms, social
>         networking platforms, and data presentation widgets. The PHP
>         Developer will liaise with database and automations developers
>         to build web applications, reports, and modules linked
>         directly to a custom CRM, authentication server, and databases.

>         . This person will develop and maintain the intranet and
>         extranet web sites using CSS for (tableless) layout, valid and
>         accessible(X)HTML, JavaScript, AJAX, semantic web presentation
>         layer development standards, and other modern web
>         technologies. The PHP Developer will translate design comps
>         and written descriptions into web sites, applications, and
>         front-end components.

>         . The PHP Developer will maintain and extend the custom
>         Content Management System developed in Drupal including a
>         custom module set, custom CSS based Drupal theme, custom page
>         templates, scalable permission and security settings, and web
>         environment requirements.

>         . This position will collaborate to maintain, debug, upgrade,
>         and scale web application code, web content (including images,
>         rich media, documents, and HTML), and dynamic data.

>         . The PHP Developer will work with project teams (including
>         technical and non-technical staff) to develop site
>         architecture, navigation, technical specifications, and
>         requirements for new web sites and web applications.

>         . This position will evaluate and recommend emerging web /
>         online technologies.

>         . The PHP Developer will support Information Systems staff
>         with monitoring sites and servers for usage, and systems
>         stability and security.

>         *Requirements:*

>         . Bachelor's degree with three or more years experience in
>         designing, programming, and planning web sites and
>         applications required (or equivalent years combination of
>         education and significant related experience).

>         .Must have demonstrable mastery of *PHP*, MySQL, JavaScript /
>         DOM, CSS for layout, (X)HTML (with and without a WYSIWIG
>         editor), proficiency in modern web techniques (sIFR,
>         JavaScript frameworks, etc) and best practices, experience
>         with Macromedia Dreamweaver and Photoshop, and excellent
>         organization and communication skills.

>         *Preferred:*

>         .Experience working with APIs such as Google Apps, relational
>         database concepts, PL/SQL, Java, web monitoring concepts and
>         reporting tools, mass emailing software such as Lyris or
>         Listserv, project management and ecommerce.

>          Please include sample URLs or an online portfolio with your
>         resume.

>         Will provide employer name during discussion of position.

>         Please send resume to or call:

>         Nancy Barker

>         BARKER Search LLC

>         _nbar...@barkersearch.com <mailto:nbar...@barkersearch.com>_

>         866-521-4442

>         443-280-0064 (cell)

>         _www.linkedin.com/in/nbarker2002
>         <http://www.linkedin.com/in/nbarker2002>_

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