Client is responsible for the development of large scale Internet web sites. We are responsible for evaluation, design, selection and implementation of pragmatic, cost effective technologies, to support our various clients' business models.

Skill Requirements

• Proven team building and leadership experience in a web development environment
• Staff training , team development skills and experience
• Strong written/verbal communication skills
• Experienced in estimating effort and elapsed time required to complete project deliverables.
• Skilled in both Object Oriented and Non-Object Oriented Design and programming techniques.
• Several years of skill in PHP and at least one other object oriented language such as perl or Java.
• Experience designing with large scale distributed databases.
• Strong business and technical analytical ability so as to create robust technical design documentation from business requirements documentation.
• Proven ability to define success criteria to meet and measure quality expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Provide feedback on business requirements documentation to ensure resolution of any apparent ambiguity or contradictions.
• Functional Breakdown, Design, Programming, testing and maintaining web site applications to support the business requirements.
• Perform impact analysis for design modification and obtain signoff from the Architecture Team.
• Participation in the selection and implementation of third party software to support design where it is practicable.
• Appropriate documentation for each development step - including functional, design, and testing specifications.
• Developing and documenting workload estimates (ie: Creation of workload breakdown plan to define and track software development efforts)
• Delivering functionality within these estimated effort and time frames
• Selection, implementation and/or modification of web development practices and methodologies to support continuous improvement efforts.
• Provide assistance to junior programmers to generate Low Level Design documentation for new or modified functionality.
• Conduct Design reviews with Technical Architect, Project Manager and Manager of Software Development for final design approvals.
• Conduct documentation and code reviews for their team members to ensure standards compliance.
• Define test methodology and use cases to analyze and verify software programs, forms, reports and interfaces.
• Communicate issues and status information to Project Management Office concerning system development activities.
• Liaison with Project Mangement Office to resolve scheduling conflict and project dependencies.
• Update system data and prepare conversion requirement as necessary for new implementation and production rollout.
• Participate in project status review meetings with other Team Leads and the Development Manager

Technical Expectations

• 5-6+ years of PHP 4/5 design/coding/testing/implementing using Open Source approach
• Supervise and lead a team of 6 - 10 programmers
• 4+ years of Object Orientation design and development experience for large scale distributed web applications
• Linux, Mac O/SX, MySQL, PHP, Apache/Light HTTP technologies experience
• Computer Science trained graduate or equivalent work experience

To apply for this position please send your resume to paul@softwareint.com

Who we are...

Recently awarded Technology Company of the Year by Vancouver Island Advanced Technology Centre, Neverblue Media Inc. is a market leader in the fast-growing online advertising world. We are a full-service advertising brokerage that specializes in online customer acquisition and lead generation. We deliver millions of profitable customers to clients from all over the world, including members of the Fortune 1000„¢.

Neverblue Media offers a great work environment with a top notch technical team that is an integral part in the overall success and profitability of the company.

Position Description

Neverblue is actively seeking a hands-on Development Team Lead for our Web Development team. As the successful applicant, you have experience developing advanced web applications using PHP in a Linux based environment. You are able to design and build dynamic database driven web applications using open source resources. This is an ideal career opportunity for an accomplished developer who is ready to take on additional team leading and mentoring responsibilities.

Key Accountabilities

Team Leadership

• Work with the Director of Technology to lead a team of Web Developers; delegate tasks, mentor, set performance objectives, and provide performance feedback
• Training and updating new and existing staff on new systems

Software Development

• Developing web applications using PHP
• Database design and optimization
• Managing project specifications, designing systems architecture and coordinating projects which includes: researching, prototyping and organizing and leading project planning meetings
• Working with business partners to manage and integrate technical changes
• Identifying potential technical problems and implementing proactive maintenance measures

Required Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a small team of Web Developers
• Strong communication skills including written business correspondence that is coherent, grammatically correct, effective, professional and engaging
• Demonstrated ability to work with a range of business partners outside of the tech department
• Excellent troubleshooting, planning, time management, and team building skills
• Demonstrated initiative and taking on additional responsibility without being asked
• Advanced architectural design of web applications using PHP
• Database design and optimization

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Post-secondary education in Computer Science
• 5+ years software development/architecture experience
• Team Leadership experience
• Knowledge of and experience using the software development life cycle

To apply, please email cover letter and resume in Word or PDF format referencing "Development Team Lead" outlining why you want to join the Neverblue Media team and salary expectations to: careers@neverbluemedia.com.

We would like to thank all applicants for your interest however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Recruitment for this position will be ongoing until we find the most suitable candidate.

For other career opportunities with Neverblue Media, visit: http://www.neverbluemedia.com/careers.html

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We believe effective Project Management is the key to successful completion of any project. Our expertise in managing small to large projects from feasibility study to implementation and maintenance of the projects can help you in successfully completing your needs.

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Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Sciences or similar field
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• Sense of humor

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