Talentporte, Inc., is supporting a client located in University City (St. Louis), Missouri, in their search for four (4) PHP/LAMP Web Application Developers. These are direct hire, full-time opportunities.

As part of a select software development team, you will help design and implement the core software of the client's websites including comparison shopping engines, social networking, and other industry verticals. You will be responsible for architecting, implementing and maintaining websites and tools to streamline business processes, automate tasks, and provide access to critical data within the company.

This is a great opportunity to grow with a young, vibrant company. You would work in a positive, competitive atmosphere where creativity is encouraged and leadership is rewarded.

Client Location: University City (St. Louis), Missouri

Work time: 100%

Length of contract: Direct hire, full-time opportunity

Educational Requirements: BS required with strong computer science background, MS or PhD a plus.

Job Requirements:

Technical Skill Requirements

• Proficient in a LAMP (Linux Apache MySQL PHP) based architecture
• Proficiency in AJAX, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML, SQL
• Understanding of fundamental Internet Protocols (DNS, HTTP, SSH, SMTP, FTP)
• Experience building fast, nimble, ad-hoc applications
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented analysis, design & programming background.
• Excellent understanding of database modeling
• Excellent analytical skills
• Experience with source code management systems (specifically Subversion)
• Creative problem-solving skills and an ability to apply business logic to development requirements
• Strong knowledge of database and information architecture, with web application integration
• Cross-browser/platform experience

Technical Pluses

• Familiarity with writing Firefox & Internet Explorer browser plugins
• Python / Ruby on Rails experience
• Algorithm design and Mathematical background
• Proficient in Microsoft Office product suite, (specifically Excel)

Job Benefits:

• Manage systems behind multi-million visitor websites
• Collaborate within a team of hard-core business and technology enthusiasts
• Fun atmosphere where hard work is recognized and rewarded
• Every day is casual Friday
• Great health benefits

Ideal candidate background: Systems development at large scale e-commerce company

How to apply:
Provide (English-only, please): CV/Resume to Linda Bersch, Recruiting Manager, Talentporte, Inc., at lbersch@talentporte.com.

Deadline: 15 April 2009

Relay Technology is an Information Technology staffing firm headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. We work with small to mid size companies helping them identify top notch IT talent for contract, contract to hire and full time placements.

We are searching for several PHP web developers with MySQL skills. Additionally, we are seeking a team lead with the same skill set. The client is a growing web development firm that is working to add to their already strong team of developers and designers. This opportunity would enable the candidate to further their technical skills by working with a group of accomplished and driven individuals.

Responsibilities:

• Building high volume web sites
• Research and develop intuitive user interfaces for clients.
• Transform Web Design PSD's into full fledged dynamic websites
• Work with business dev team to quickly deploy multivariate tested landing pages
• Work with other developers to develop scalable LAMP applications

Requirements:

• College study in Computer Science is desired, but not mandatory
• Experience with the LAMP tools is required. Strong PHP needed.
• Knowledgeable in software such as Adobe Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and other web development tools.
• Any experience building shopping cart comparison engines is a plus

Application:
Please send to resume@relaytechnology.com:

• Resume listing your employment history
• Samples of your web work

Relay Technology is an equal opportunity employer.

This role is for a programming developer. The programming developer is responsible for developing software according to specification and standards for a packaged software application.

Technical experience is required, and domain knowledge within the functional components is a plus.

Software developer responsibilities include.

• Perform programming activities to deliver software according to specification and standards.
• Work with project manager and functional lead to ensure clarity of specification.
• Perform software build activities to ensure compliance with standards and best practices for the software package.
• Demonstrate ability to perform programming tasks.
• Must be a self-starter; possess excellent communication and organizational skills along with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Assist with the development of procedures and processes to improve operational efficiency.
• Work in an environment that adheres to work plans/schedules and status reporting.
• Work effectively with internal and external clients.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Education/ Work experience requirements:

• Bachelor degree or equivalent. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for degree.
• Strong skills in web application components such as PHP, SOAP, Tomcat, Struts, JSP's, and MySQL.
• Familiarity with object oriented programming techniques and common design patterns
• Working knowledge of Linux is highly desirable
• Experience with Web Services a plus
• Demonstrate a strong track record as a programmer
• 2+ years programming experience in web application environment
• Demonstrate the ability to meet deadlines and solve issues.
• Possess good judgment, positive attitude and professional demeanor.
• Dependable, with excellent organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, and be flexible in a dynamic team environment.
• Ability to multi-task meeting multiple deadlines

Please email Katie Scheuermann at kscheu@fastsearch1.com