Beaconfire Consulting is looking for an experienced PHP programmer with Drupal experience who is excited to be part of a team where we build sites for some of the most important social welfare organizations, health nonprofits, foundations, museums, unions and environmental groups in the world. We integrate content management systems with constituent databases; use APIs to turn numbers into compelling stories, and more. It’s never a dull day in the tech room, so if you love making a difference and working with a group of smart developers who are continually discussing ways to push the envelope, this job is for you.
About the Position
The Drupal Developer will help our clients build new websites and extend existing sites and applications. In a team-based environment, the developer will work closely with Beaconfire’s clients and project teams to implement Drupal websites, integrate external applications like email marketing tools, build integrations with social media sites and integrate with back-end 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.
Required Skills / Experience:
* At least two years experience in developing public-facing websites
* Experience implementing and developing within Drupal
* Strong understanding of object oriented concepts
* Degree in Computer Science or equivalent program
* Solid experience and skills in PHP
* Experience with frameworks (such as Fusebox or Mach II) and PHP libraries (such as ADOdb)
* Strong knowledge of HTML5, 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
Additional Skills We're Interested In
* Experience with other CMS’s including eZ Publish or WordPress
* Understanding of CSS, Ajax and Web services
* 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
About Beaconfire
Beaconfire helps nonprofit organizations that serve good causes accomplish great things on the Internet. We design and build websites and craft online campaigns that make people care - and act.
Our clients include leading organizations such as the Wildlife Conservation Society, Feeding America, Ocean Conservancy, American Legacy Foundation and the Ad Council.
Beaconfire is a small, privately-held company made up of smart, curious, and creative people who want to serve the nonprofit community and live fulfilled personal lives while we do it. We are technologists, strategists, and marketers who like to collaborate, innovate, and help our clients achieve measurable results through informed, objective, innovative uses of technology. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a culture focused on work-life balance. And, if you ask our staff what they like best about working at Beaconfire, they'll tell you it's the smart, fun and nice PEOPLE! Go ahead, ask...
Why Work at Beaconfire?
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
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
* This position is full time at our Washington DC Metro Area office. No relocation budget available.
* This position requires occasional travel throughout the US, primarily in the northeastern corridor.
* Candidates must be legally able to work in the United States and maintain proper work authorization throughout employment with Beaconfire.
* Beaconfire offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and excellent benefits.
* 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.
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