GlobalWorks Group posted on Friday, November 16, 2012
Company: GlobalWorks Group
Location: New York, NY, USA
Time Frame: Immediate Start - Minimum 6 weeks
You have a passion for organization and optimization. You believe in process. You believe in research and rigorous testing. You enjoy working with clients and users directly to understand their needs. We're looking for a skilled Magento developer who possesses an in-depth knowledge of customizing the Magento back-end. This position requires a mastery of the hands-on aspects of configuring and customizing Magento modules, an ability to design and build solid architecture that integrates with other systems and technologies, and the ability to communicate these solutions to other members of the team both verbally and in written documentation. The ideal candidate will also have extensive experience authoring web application with an MVC framework. Overall day-to-day responsibilities include Magento back-end engineering; the hand coding of custom Magento modules, web pages and emails; integrating your code with other technologies (REST, PHP, content management systems, etc); performance optimization; and working with visual designers, interaction designers, and software developers. Responsibilities: � � Magento development: custom modules, webpages, emails and implementing 3rd party extensions � � Working with other front-end developers to create seamless user experiences � � Working with the back-end development team to integrate 3rd party content management systems, and other data sources Required Skills and Experience: � � Minimum 5+ years experience building object-oriented PHP/MySQL web applications, preferably using a MVC framework and Magento � � Minimum 2+ years experience utilizing front-end technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery � � Working knowledge of Linux, Apache and MySQL. � � Experience with distributed source control � Git / GitHub � � Exceptional time management (can meet deadlines), problem solving, teamwork, and communication skills � � Ability to follow technical specifications and production processes � � Ability to write well-commented code and documentation Skills and Experiences That Are a Plus: � � Writing unit and functional tests as an integral part of your development process � � Integrating major 3rd party APIs (Facebook, Open Graph, Twitter, Google Maps, YouTube, Open Social, etc.) � � Previous interactive marketing agency experience - working with visual designers � � Experience modifying and extending open-source software such as content management systems and e-commerce platforms � � Musical or other creative talents Contract Duration Start: Immediate Duration: 6+ weeks About GlobalWorks GlobalWorks is a new take on the old advertising agency, built around the idea that the world is flat � that technology has erased the traditional boundaries of culture and communication. GlobalWorks provides efficient, effective, and cutting-edge digital marketing solutions to clients around the world. Making the most of current technologies, market trends, and digital best practices, we design, build, and optimize websites, mobile apps, and a variety of other technology solutions for our clients. With an office overlooking Madison Square Park on 5th Avenue in Manhattan - the heart of � �Silicon Alley� � - and a team representing over 30 different countries and cultures, GlobalWorks provides a unique and fun opportunity to build truly world-class technology solutions.
To apply: email: agordon@globalworks.com