PHP Developer

Akkodis - San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

San Francisco, CA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Modis is seeking PHP developers of all levels for a full-time direct hire opportunity in San Francisco, CA. The role involves collaborating across teams to gather user requirements, create applications for data visualization, and ensure the quality of code releases. Developers will also manage updates to the corporate website and facilitate content management tools.

Responsibilities

• Work across teams and departments to gather user requirements, identify use cases, and create relevant project documentation
• Create applications that allow customers to visualize data, using existing software when appropriate or creating custom tools when not
• Design and optimize database schema
• Create robust APIs for working with large datasets
• Work with the test department to ensure you release quality code
• Write unit and functional tests
• Document processes and engage in weekly forum to bring new ideas and practices into the team
• Manage marketing updates of the corporate website and facilitate in the development of tools to allow self-sufficient content management

Requirements

• Three (3) years of PHP with solid knowledge of object-oriented design, or three years of an object-oriented programming language with one year of recent PHP development
• In-depth knowledge of LAMP stack technologies
• Familiarity with PHP frameworks; preferably Symfony
• Experience working with SOAP and RESTful web services
• Solid knowledge of database design and optimization
• Three years of HTML, CSS and JavaScript and ability to hand code these technologies
• Aware of best practices for web development and able to communicate and share this knowledge
• Experience using version control systems (preferably Subversion)
• Self-motivated; able to quickly pick up new technologies and suggest improvements for existing technologies
• Excellent communication skills