The Lead PHP Developer (Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP) designer is responsible for the design, development and integration of PHP based applications. The applications are deployed on Linux servers using MySQL as database. The designer will also work and improve the current Content Management System.

The position requires a BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience plus 5+ years of experience in a web based development environment.

The position reports to the Development Manager and will work in the Irving, TX corporate offices.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Must have had experience managing 4-5 individuals.
• Develop PHP based new features
• Create application access to MySQL database.
• Integrate and maintain 3rd party applications with the current system
• Extend and improve the existent Content Management System
• Collaborate on cross-team and cross-product technical issues to resolve end-user problems.
• Ability to work in a team, perform other work-related duties, team meetings, and administrative tasks

Requirements/Skills

MUST

• Knowledge of PHP, HTML, MySQL 5, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, XML
• Previous experience with a Content Management System
• Knowledge of MySQL distributed environment
• Video encoding and decoding
• 5+ years of professional experience in a highly dynamic web development environment
• Interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Nice to Have

• Analytical and creative problem solving skills
• College Degree in Computer Science or Engineering a plus
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Extra Requests

• 7 + years
• 3 required skill sets: LAMP, CMS (experience with Content Mgt System)
• Video encoding and decoding

Contact and Send Resumes to Justin Mrsny (justin@genesysgroup.com or 214-618-5959 ext.218)

Type: Permanent, salaried

Required Experience: 1-5 years of web application development

Required Education: 4-year computer science degree or related technical experience.

Pay Rate: Depends on experience

Industry: Automotive (service contracts) Required Travel: none

Summary: Need programmer analyst to develop and evolve proprietary web applications that support our growing service contract company in the automotive industry. Lots of opportunity to grow and make a difference in the company's future success. If you like a dynamic environment and have an eye for creating practical, web-based software solutions, this job is for you. Competitive pay and benefits package including health and dental insurance and matched 401(k).

Primary duties:

• Meets with users to identify and define use cases for a system.
• Designs software and databases to implement use cases.
• Estimates the development effort for defined use cases.
• Tests software for fit to the business need.
• Participates in training of users.
• Documents system design for efficient maintenance and evolution.
• Provides some database design and administration.
• Performs web site registration and setup.

Skills:

• Problem solving.
• Web application programming with PHP (5.0).
• Web application programming using JavaScript 1.3.
• Database design and administration using MySQL (5.0).
• Some object-oriented programming.
• Some Linux administration using Red Hat Enterprise (4.2).
• Integrated development environments like Zend Studio 5.0.
• Software component management using CVS.
• Able to write HTML by hand.
• Organization and time management.
• Verbal and written communications.
• Some graphics art design or ActionScript a plus.

Start: ASAP

Duration: Permanent

Salary: $75,000 to $90,000 (depending on experience) plus benefits

Description
Working with a team of skilled PHP developers to create new and support existing applications within the company.

SKILLS NEEDED:

• PHP Development (including PHP 4/5) - 4+ years strong PHP development.
• MySQL, HTML, XML
• Linux, Apache

Nice to have:

• Crystal Reports
• VB

ABOUT THE COMPANY:
This company well established and has been around for more than 10 years. This position is open due to growth within the company. You will be working in the headquarters building in Irving. The company also has several locations throughout the United States.

If you are interested in applying to this position, please contact Nick Cumberland at Nicholas@genesysgroup.com.