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[Job] PHP Application Developer - Glasgow, Scotland, UK

Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 4:02 am
by sparkofgenius
Company: Spark of Genius
Field: Education/Care/Education Software
Website: http://www.sparkofgenius.com
Careers Website: http://careers.sparkofgenius.com/vacancies.php
Type: Permanent
Position: PHP Application Developer
Salary/benefits: £20-25k per year + private medical insurance + pension
Contact: chris.mccann@sparkofgenius.co.uk

Description:
Spark of Genius is seeking a PHP Application Developer to join their expanding Software Design team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with extensive experience in the development of web applications.
You will be based at our head office in Paisley and will be responsible for the development of a new enterprise social networking application for the education & care sector, as well as existing staff assistance tools.

The successful candidate will have a keen interest in technology and extensive skills in the following:

- PHP (prior knowledge of OO would be advantageous)
- MySQL (including indexes, storage engines and performance tuning)
- Javascript and AJAX (use of the jQuery library would be a plus)
- Improving the performance of web applications
- JSON or XML
- Linux and Apache

The candidate will have an open-mind and be committed to providing new and innovative solutions in a challenging and rewarding environment.

The candidate will have completed previous projects, which the company will take into consideration during the recruitment process.

The successful applicant will work closely with the other members of the Software Design team as well as liaising with other departments including Senior Management.