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 More options Feb 17 2010, 12:30 am
From: jhilgeman <jhilge...@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:30:26 -0800 (PST)
Local: Wed, Feb 17 2010 12:30 am
Subject: Re: PHP Developer
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> All this for $75K? Does this person even exist?

The skillset isn't that hard to find. Most developers that have been
working for small-to-medium-sized companies for at least 5 years
should have that type of experience. Plus, there are a lot of things
that probably aren't even real requirements. I've applied to several
jobs that mentioned J2EE and they didn't even have a Java development
environment, much less existing J2EE code. It's easier to throw out
buzzwords and hope that candidates meeting most of the requirements
will apply anyway.

The 75k is the bigger issue (by 5 years in, that type of developer
should probably be around $95-$105k, IMHO). The lower the salary, the
more the headhunter can take off the top. Chances are that the
original company is willing to pay about $90-$95k and the headhunter
is trying to get about 18-20% of that (highway robbery). It's why I
don't like dealing with headhunters / recruiters. The original company
still ends up paying full price, while the new employee gets a 18-20%
"penalty" in his/her salary, and probably isn't AS satisfied with the
company as he/she could have been with a full salary.

I think it would be far better for DC PHP members to post openings
from their own workplaces. That way, at least there's some "trust"
built into the referral, the member will probably get some referral
bonus, and there shouldn't be any penalties to the job hunter.

That said, there are several technical openings at my own place of
work, and the company has impressed me so far:
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA8/ats/careers/searchResults.jsp

There are offices all over the U.S. but there's a branch over in
Herndon, VA for us DC metro residents.

On Feb 15, 8:31 pm, Ed Holzinger <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>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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