> 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
> > 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
> 866-521-4442
> 443-280-0064 (cell)
> www.linkedin.com/in/nbarker2002
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