Liquorice Africa Advertising Vacancy: Senior PHP Developer

We urgently require the services of a skilled and experienced PHP Developer. This is not an entry level position and is not for the faint of heart. The position is one where everything is deadline driven and your continued success in the position is dependent upon your ability to consistently produce the highest quality code, to spec, within deadlines.

There are two positions available, one Mid level PHP Dev and one Senior PHP Dev. Should you be interested in the above posts, please submitsample code along with your CV.

Key Functions:
Development of new database driven php applications
Development of modifications and add-on modules to existing php applications.
Trouble-shooting of php applications Customisation and modification of third-party software programmes (GNU) for clients

Additional Skills and Experience
The candidate must have a good understanding of databases and must be able to simplify data flow.
Be logical in his thinking and be able to simplify complex processes into manageable modular steps. Must be a resourceful person able to find elegant solutions in an environment where new challenges often arise.

The ideal Applicant
In addition to possessing the required skills and experience, you must be able to function under consistent high pressure and be deadline driven. You are able to think laterally and can find feasible and secure solutions to apparently impossible problems. Exceptional quality of output and attention to detail are a natural part of your skill set. When confronted with a required outcome, you easily see alternative possible options for achieving the desired result and most often select the best route, advising and making alternative suggestions where these will produce a better long term outcome. You are most likely a geek at heart and possibly even a bit introverted. Ethical considerations and confidentiality are concepts which come naturally to you. You would like to make a meaningful contribution in a non-corporate environment and can work efficiently on your own as well as in a team

Company Description
Liquorice Africa Advertising is a growing and dynamic online agency based in Cape Town, CBD, with a very tight knit team. We need someone who will have no problem fitting into this driven and dynamic environment.

Job Requirements
Three yrs plus PHP experience
Framework knowledge (JQuery and Joomla and WordPress)
Two yrs MySQL experience
Two yrs plus JavaScript experience
CMS
CSS
HTML
Linux
Zend a plus

Advantageous
Social/API integrations and mashups

Personal Skills/Attributes
Passion about their skills
• Enjoys leading edge technology
• Enjoys people and working in a team
• Self motivated

Contact details
Nicole
Liquorice Africa Advertising
+27 21 461 6970
[email protected]