I Need a Web Architect with Solid PHP Experience

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I Need a Web Architect with Solid PHP Experience

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I Need a Web Architect with Solid PHP Experience. Below is the job description. Please contact me at nl@usp.org, 301-230-6341

This is a non-supervisory, professional IT position in which the incumbent’s main responsibilities involve handling all aspects of customer-facing web applications. The Web Architect is responsible for defining the technical architecture of our web applications as well as building and extending several systems and sites.

Roles and Responsibilities:
• Implements site functionality within agile and waterfall life cycle projects;
• Performs analysis, design, development, testing, implementation and post-production support;
• Generates necessary documentation per USP Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) with emphasis on design documents;
• Works as a Solutions Architect to design and develop web applications including Drupal modules;
• Coordinates testing and validation activities with the Software Quality Assurance and Validation teams;
• Creates prototypes of desired enhancement requests and iteratively refines functionality with assistance from project management;
• Tests and documents technical solutions;
• Provides clear, detailed descriptions of systems’ issues as they arise;
• Diagnoses/repairs issues in a timely manner;
• Closely follows strict code promotion procedures;
• Provides frequent status updates regarding work progress, needs, and risks as they arise;
• Researches and selects alternative modules or technologies to meet business requirements as necessary;
• Handles other duties as assigned.

Frequent contacts:
All USP internal and external entities

Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree with seven years of experience, or equivalent combination of training and relevant experience, with Web-based technologies. Solid understanding of PHP, MYSQL, Oracle and Java. Solid experience with building high-volume Web applications. Experience writing software design specifications. At least three years of experience providing technical architecture services. Expert knowledge of various Web platforms, including AJAX/JQuery, CSS, PHP and MySQL. Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines while maintaining a high level of professional standards and quality.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Experience with all technologies in the LAMP stack (especially PHP and MySQL). Demonstrable experience on programming frameworks (preferably PhP or Java). Web application design and architecture experience. High level of competency with HTML, PHP, JavaScript, CSS, and AJAX (preferably JQuery) required. Knowledge of Service Oriented Architecture. Experience designing and delivering web services. Knowledgeable of version control best practices. Comfortable using a revision control system such as CVS/SVN/GIT. Creativity and flexibility, high energy, and strong work ethic. Experience using Drupal and Drupal modules such as Views, CCK, Panels, Context, Form API. Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, XML, Web Accessibility and other web standards. Experience developing UML models. Experience working with Google Search Appliance and other search engines. Background in traditional software development methodologies and environments. Comfortable working in a UNIX based environment and experience troubleshooting UNIX is a big plus. Excellent written and verbal skills. Ability to listen and communicate effectively. Demonstrated ability to work in a team-based environment.
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