[JOB] Senior Web Developer

[greg-SfI3QVg0eaJl57MIdRCFDg at public.gmane.org (Greg Rundlett (freephile))]

Senior Web Developer
Bean Group is hiring a Senior Web Developer to help bring it's web
platform to the next level of performance.  The Senior Web Developer
will work within the Technology team as well as with company managers
to execute on the technology vision.  The successful candidate will be
responsible for implementation of the systems and architecture of Bean
Group to reflect best practices in web technology on an Open Source
Platform.  Experience with Ubuntu Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP, Python,
PostrgreSQL, JavaScript, XML, svn and/or git, content management,
social networking, and Google Apps is required.  Candidates should
have experience leading the development and delivery of customized
solutions using Drupal, MediaWiki, Asterisk, WordPress or similar open
source applications.  Real Estate industry experience such as MLSPIN,
IDX, NAR, NNEREN, RETS and projects such as OpenRealty or ReOS
desirable.

This full-time position will be at the main Portsmouth, NH office.
This ambitious professional will build new features and products for
and maintain our network of consumer-facing real estate websites.
Development also includes internally-facing applications that combine
our hosting infrastructure and Google Apps.


Qualifications:


The ideal candidate will possess the following minimum qualifications:

    * 5+ years full life cycle web application development
    * Strong CS fundamentals with Object-oriented programming background
    * Server-side development experience using PHP
    * Client-side development experience using template systems like Smarty
    * Experience with a JavaScript frameworks like jQuery, Prototype, Ext
    * Intermediate to advanced relational database development and
administration experience including PostgreSQL and MySQL
    * Linux system administration skills
    * BS Computer Science or equivalent experience
    * Excellent communication skills


The most competitive candidates will also have experience with the following:

    * PHP web-application frameworks like Zend, CakePHP, or Symfony
    * Expertise in other languages such as Python, Perl or Java
    * Revision control systems ? Subversion/CVS/Git
    * Unit testing with SimpleTest, PHPUnit or Lime
    * Agile development methods e.g. test-driven development and iterations
    * Quality Assurance using various tools like validators
    * Documentation standards e.g. PHPDoc and Doxygen
    * Design patterns, MVC, and ORM
    * Conversion tuning with A/B testing
    * Web services including SOAP, REST and Web 2.0 API integration
    * Architectural issues that affect performance and scalability of
web sites ? caching with memcache, HTTP server experience with Apache,
and PostgreSQL database tuning
    * BASH Shell scripting
    * Linux systems administration including monitoring,
troubleshooting and maintenance


Teamwork:

    * Facilitates effective team interaction.
    * Acknowledges and appreciates each team member's contributions.


Open Source Effectiveness:

    * Develops relationships with online communities that foster ties
with our upstream dependencies.
    * Communicates effectively within IRC, bugzilla, forums and social
networks to identify solutions and evaluate alternative business
solutions with project management.
    * Continually seeks opportunities to contribute to open source
projects and deepen community relationships.
    * Balances community needs with organizational needs effectively.


Benefits:
In return for your hard work and dedication, we offer competitive
market-based salary, a comprehensive benefits package and a positive
and friendly working environment.


About Bean Group:
Bean Group is a fast growing real estate brokerage serving New
Hampshire, Maine and Vermont. Since its founding in 2003 Bean Group
has grown to 180+ agents and over 200 websites.  In 2008 Bean Group
was Top Five in Sales Overall and the #1 Independent out of more than
900 NH firms. In 2009 Bean Group was chosen by RealTrends as one of
the Top 500 real estate firms in the nation and grew to eight offices,
with more planned openings in the future.


To Apply:
Please send your resume to itjobs-wu8Jsrxm8Xf3oGB3hsPCZA at public.gmane.org with the subject "Sr.
Developer".   A cover letter explaining your particular qualifications
is expected.  Principals only, no third-party inquiries.



Greg Rundlett | Director | Technology

Bean Group | Portsmouth
72 Mirona Road,
Portsmouth, NH 03801