[JOB] full-time PHP ninja (work from anywhere in the world)

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[JOB] full-time PHP ninja (work from anywhere in the world)

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Hey guys,

Our company (Wondermill) has a few projects on the go right now, and we need more coding muscle. Specifically, we need a programming ninja.

A little more about us, we've been around since '98 and our various services have been used by millions of people in that time. We focus on building services that are easy for people to use. The reaction so far has been great, business is going well. We work remotely from wherever we like, usually in our pajamas. We try to avoid bureacracy as much as possible, offering people more freedom over their work.

So far, so good right. There's always a catch, isn't there? Just like mom always said, with great freedom comes great responsibility. Which brings us to...


Who are you?

You're a go-getter who takes initiative and gets things done. People can count on you. You're always surprising everyone else by saying things like "Ok, that's done. What else can I do?" You're set up to work from home, and you like working there. (It doesn't matter where 'home' is - we want to hire the best in the world. We're ambitious like that.)

On the technical side, we're looking for hackers in the old sense of the word. People who love to solve puzzles and learn new things. We don't care if you've gone to school or you've taught yourself everything. We're looking for people who LOVE to code and really know their stuff. and by 'stuff' we mean:

Technical
  • Experience with PHP and relational DB experience with MySQL or PostgreSQL. (Bonus points for RoR experience too...)
  • Good understanding of the application Service Provider development model.
  • Bonus Points for MVC experience with PHP (eg. Mojavi framework)
  • ability to analyze time efficiency of code and optimize it.
  • Experience developing in a Linux environment.
  • You write clean, easy-to-understand code.
That other stuff
  • You think end-users are important people who keep the lights on, rather than an annoyance that must be tolerated.
  • You're willing to roll up your sleeves and do jobs that aren't always interesting, if that's what needs to happen.
  • You want a long-term relationship with a company that respects you and is worthy of your time.
  • People like working with you and they're willing to tell us as much in a reference letter or phone call.
  • You prefer working in a team to flying solo.
Job Description

This is a full-time, contract position. The job starts right away, but initially we'll tackle a smaller project together to see how we work together.

Officially, we're looking for someone to help us build out our current services. That means implementing new features, working with end-users and our support department to squish bugs, all the while keeping the codebase tidy and clean.

Unofficially, being part of a small team means there's always unexpected challenges that pop up, so who knows what you might find yourself working on down the road. There's always plenty of variety in the work.

Deadline: We'll accept applications up until February 15th, and we'll make our decision by the end of February. In any case you'll hear back from us - our policy is to reply to all applicants.


Interested? Apply Here


One last thing!

Do you know someone who'd be perfect for this gig? Pass it along and we'll send you a check for $100 if we hire them. Make sure they mention you by name in their cover letter when they apply. Also, if we hire someone here we'll donate $100 towards DevNetwork server costs. :)

Wondermill is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or disability. (Except jerks. Jerks need not apply.)
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AaronD wrote:Also, if we hire someone here we'll donate $100 towards DevNetwork server costs.
ImHosted has graciously provided us with sponsored hosting. When we originally needed a home, ImHosted was there. Since joining their ranks, they have worked with us to provide a good home for the PHPDN Forums, as well as the main PHPDN site. As we prepare to grow, they are once again working to provide us with even more. If you are looking for a hosting provider, you should check out ImHosted.
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Post by AaronD »

Go figure. Thanks for letting me know, hawleyjr. Looks like DevNetwork's got a great thing going. :)
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Post by quocbao »

Solved the puzze
Sent the application form

waiting for reply ;)
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We thank you for your consideration though. :)
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Post by onion2k »

I've no intention of applying, but I would just like to say that's one of the best job adverts I've read in a long time. It sounds genuine. That's (sadly) very unusual.
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Post by AaronD »

Thanks for the kind words, onion2k!

quocbao - I've replied to all the applications so far, let me know if you didn't get a reply. And thanks for applying. :)

- Aaron
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AaronD wrote:Wondermill is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or disability. (Except jerks. Jerks need not apply.)
:lol: I love the last bit.
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onion2k wrote:I've no intention of applying, but I would just like to say that's one of the best job adverts I've read in a long time. It sounds genuine. That's (sadly) very unusual.
This is one of the coolest, comprehensive and best advert i have ever come across...
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Post by m3mn0n »

Interested? Here's the url to submit your application:
http://847C7B71727F7A7679793B707C7A3C74 ... 3B75817A79
(As you probably noticed, this url has had too much to drink. We're counting on you to help sort it out.)
Interesting... :?
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Post by Weirdan »

Interesting...
Solved that... I'm currently thinking if I need to apply :D
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Post by quocbao »

Ops :( , i didn't get a reply .

Can you resend it to me please :oops:
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Post by AaronD »

quocbao, can you PM me your email address, and I'll look for your email?
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sent it :)
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Post by AaronD »

Hi quocbao,

Thanks for applying, I found your application and replied. Thanks for your patience.

All the best,

- Aaron
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