> 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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