PHP Web Developer (Washington DC metro area)
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:17 am
Beaconfire Consulting is seeking a candidate to join our team as website Software Engineer, working closely with our nonprofit clients to develop and implement websites and applications which further their causes.
The PHP Web developer provides technical development and support to help Beaconfire’s work with nonprofit clients building new and extending existing Web sites and applications. In a team-based environment, the developer will work closely with Beaconfire’s clients and project managers to implement commercial and open source Content Management Systems, integrate external applications like email marketing tools, build integrations with social media sites and integrate with backend membership or donation systems. Our work also includes mobile web sites, blogs, building online communities, and mash-ups using publicly available tools with client data. The ideal candidate will have an interest in building public-facing websites that help further our clients’ missions.
Required Skills / Experience:
Beaconfire offers a competitive salary plus excellent benefits: health, dental and vision; 401k w/ match; professional development budget, work/life balance; profit sharing; bonus plan; casual work environment; monthly events; and more. Most importantly, Beaconfire offers you the opportunity to work with some of the leading nonprofit organizations in the country; you WILL be making a difference!
To Apply
This position is full time at our Arlington, VA office. No relocation budget available.
Send a cover letter describing why you believe you would be a good fit for this position -- and for Beaconfire -- along with your resume and salary requirements to software-engineer@beaconfire.com
Beaconfire is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
Beaconfire offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and excellent benefits.
The PHP Web developer provides technical development and support to help Beaconfire’s work with nonprofit clients building new and extending existing Web sites and applications. In a team-based environment, the developer will work closely with Beaconfire’s clients and project managers to implement commercial and open source Content Management Systems, integrate external applications like email marketing tools, build integrations with social media sites and integrate with backend membership or donation systems. Our work also includes mobile web sites, blogs, building online communities, and mash-ups using publicly available tools with client data. The ideal candidate will have an interest in building public-facing websites that help further our clients’ missions.
Required Skills / Experience:
- At least two years experience in developing public-facing websites
Strong understanding of object oriented concepts
Experience implementing and developing within Content Management Systems
Degree in Computer Science or equivalent program
Solid experience and skills in PHP5
Experience with frameworks (such as Fusebox or Mach II) and PHP libraries (such as ADOdb)
Strong knowledge of DHTML, JavaScript / JQuery, XML
Experience with relational databases (MySQL, SQL Server)
The ability to work well in a team
The ability to multitask and support multiple, simultaneous projects and clients
Strong problem solving skills and the drive to "figure it out"
The ability to recommend viable solutions that suit clients’ real-world situations
- Understanding of CSS, Ajax and Web services
Experience with at least 1 of the following CMS’s: eZ Publish, Drupal, or WordPress
Experience creating Web 2.0 type applications using Facebook APIs, Google APIs, mobile web toolkits or frameworks.
Knowledge of search engines, source control tools (e.g. Git or Subversion)
Familiarity with JIRA or other bug tracking tools
Familiarity with AMS tools including NetForum, Personify, iMIS.
Familiarity with CRM tools including Salesforce, Convio or Blackbaud.
Experience integrating with Single Sign On or central authentication systems
Experience with .NET (C#) is a plus.
Beaconfire offers a competitive salary plus excellent benefits: health, dental and vision; 401k w/ match; professional development budget, work/life balance; profit sharing; bonus plan; casual work environment; monthly events; and more. Most importantly, Beaconfire offers you the opportunity to work with some of the leading nonprofit organizations in the country; you WILL be making a difference!
To Apply
This position is full time at our Arlington, VA office. No relocation budget available.
Send a cover letter describing why you believe you would be a good fit for this position -- and for Beaconfire -- along with your resume and salary requirements to software-engineer@beaconfire.com
Beaconfire is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
Beaconfire offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and excellent benefits.