Experienced LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP) Developer (Kansas City, MO|Telecommute)

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for an experienced LAMP Developer with Drupal experience to provide development, installation, and configuration support for community driven websites using Drupal. Duties will include: extending the existing website through custom module development; extending the existing user modules, with a focus on our mission, to provide enhanced user experience to visitors; intranet development for reporting, marketing, and management; development of website widgets for use on 3rd party websites using 3rd party APIs; assist in optimization of existing content management to meet the needs of our staff and userbase.

This position is an integral, 'hands-on' position that will be involved throughout the product planning, development, and deployment lifecycles.

REQUIREMENTS

Candidate must have a bachelor's degree or 3+ years of equivalent experience developing community driven websites using LAMP technologies. In addition, the candidate should be a motivated, self-starter with the ability to multi-task, prioritize tasks, recognize the business impact of change, and provide input into design and architecture to enhance performance and functionality. Additionally, the candidate will have the ability to work independently and within a team environment.

SKILLS

  • 3+ years of demonstrable PHP experience
  • 2+ years of MySQL DBMS, Apache, Linux OS
  • 2+ years working with HTML/CSS templates within a database driven environment for dynamic websites
  • 1+ years of working experience with the Drupal platform
  • Hands on experience with the installation, management, maintenance, and customization of Drupal
  • Custom module development and/or optimization for Drupal
  • Experience with customizing templates, hooks, nodes, and blocks for Drupal
  • Experience developing and administering community-based applications
  • Hands-on experience and expertise with cross platform/browser compatibility and client-side languages and architecture (DHTML, CSS, Ajax, JavaScript, XML)
  • Understand, analyze and write SQL as needed
  • Experience developing website widgets using 3rd party APIs
  • Ability to build, deploy, maintain, and support a community based, high-availability website
  • Familiarity with and adherence to web standards
  • Excellent debugging skills
  • Perl, though not required, is also beneficial

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Able to multi-task and prioritize tasks in accordance with business needs
  • Organized, analytical and methodical in day-to-day activities and decision making
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Detail-oriented and thorough
  • Ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of people
  • Highly skilled with Internet, email, databases, dynamic websites
  • Superior ability to learn how to effectively use new software

LOCATION

This position is located in Kansas City, Missouri. Tele-commuting will be considered for the right candidate.

COMPENSATION

Salary is negotiable and based upon experience. Send your cover letter, resume and salary history to jobs (at) greeniq.com for confidential consideration.

ABOUT GREENIQ

GreenIQ is a funded startup which aims to provide a means for individuals to truly gauge their impact on the environment and recommend solutions and lifestyle changes to minimize that impact. We're seeking an experienced LAMP developer who is enthusiastic and has a passion for both the web and the environment.

PLACEMENT FIRM NOTES

GreenIQ.com is not working with a placement firm for this position.