Job Detail

2013 - PHP Developer/New Technologies - Minneapolis, MN

Business

The company specializes in building web sites for major corporations. They have an impressive list of client companies from mid size to very large such as Carlson Co., Kellogg's, LORAM. United Health Group, Wedding Shoppe, etc .

The work

Writing business solutions and web solutions. They start with a platform like WordPress or Drupal or Magento then do custom development to add features. Right now they do this mainly in PHP BUT when there is a new technology that works for the project they use the new technology. Complete life cycle of application development which includes requirements, design, development and implementation.

What is cool

You will always be working with the latest technology and always be doing new development. Because every project is new development, they use the latest technology available. Over time you will get exposed to many technologies. No chance of getting bored here!

Personality

Collaborative, can work in team and individually, likes doing the full cycle of development and is a proactive type. Enjoys variety and being customer focused. Enjoy trying new things. Creativity to solve problems by applying new technology.

Manager

Manage is hands off. He is there to help when you need help with something other than that you get to run on your own and do the project as you see fit in collaboration with others. Create your own plan, communicate with others as needed to understand and to go about your project.

Team

10 developers.

Culture

No red tape, open office space to foster collaboration, everyone works with everyone, no silos, take responsibility, honesty & integrity, customer service.

Technical

Requires PHP experience.

Other technical things that the person will be able to do are MVC, open source frameworks, JavaScript, JQuery, Ajax, Drupal, and web service like XML, SOAL, XSL.

They are always looking for ways to use the newest technologies as they come available.