We are seeking an experienced PHP developer, who will assume principal responsibility for software development and maintenance for the Center for Stem Cell Biology at Vanderbilt University.

PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for maintaining and enhancing the Center website: http://www.vcscb.org .
• Also, for maintaining and enhancing existing web applications connected to the website: the Gene Targeting Experiment Tracker (GTET), and a reagent inventory application.
• Also, for developing new web applications for the Center, as needed, and according to end user requirements (the end users, by and large, being laboratory scientists.)
• All of the above understood to include design work, prototyping, testing, debugging, documentation, etc, etc.
• Collaborate with developers that support the Beta Cell Biology Consortium ( http://www.betacell.org ); this includes development and maintenance of a shared code library.
• Perform other related duties as required.

EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE LEVEL:

• Proficiency with Linux/UNIX
• Proficiency with object-oriented programming
• Proficiency with PHP, LAMP and Python development
• Familiarity with at least one MVC framework (Ruby on Rails, Django or CakePHP)
• Familiarity with AJAX techniques and with at least one AJAX framework (JQuery preferred)
• Fluency with SQL and possessing significant experience with at least one RDBMS (Oracle, MySQL, or PostGreSQL)
• Familiarity with source code control (Subversion, CVS)
• Proven ability to work independently or in a team environment; good organization and communication skills
• Attention to detail and deadlines
• A deep-seated need to learn and excel
• Education in biology or experience in biological research preferred
• Bachelors degree in either a computer science or related field or equivalent experience in software development

RESUME SUBMISSION INFORMATION:
Email: Thomas.houfek@vanderbilt.edu
Direct submission: http://vanderbilt.jobs/ (job code #00215579)

This is a full-time position which includes a competitive benefits package.
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and professional experience.
Background screens will be performed and education will be verified prior to employment. Please be prepared to provide required information and/or documentation.
Vanderbilt is a smoke-free workplace in compliance with the Non-Smoker Protection Act, Tennessee Code Annotated 39-17-1801-1810. In accordance with that law and Vanderbilt policy, smoking is prohibited in all enclosed areas on Vanderbilt property.

Programmers with 5-7 years of proven PHP, MySQL, and associated experience. Consulting with project leaders, lead programmers, programmers, vendors, technicians and clients to understand computing needs and system requirements, you will be one of a team of programmers charged with meeting client needs. As an upper level programmer, you will develop highly complex code and integrate artwork, text, video, and sound into websites. Staying abreast of advances in technology and changes/updated to all security and operational requirements will be key.

• Able to deliver high quality source code independently.
• In-depth knowledge of web-based technologies and experience with problem analysis.
• Solid experience with typical software development lifecycles and methodologies, and with developing code in both text-editor and visual development (i.e. Eclipse, Fireworks, Dreamweaver, etc.) environments.
• Create highly complex, customized applications to enhance website capability based on business needs.
• Perform the following activities: development, testing, and implementation of software applications.
• Gain necessary input/approval in code reviews and may perform code review for others.
• Develop system and user documentation, research solutions, develop alternatives and make recommendations.
• Involve users in the development/maintenance of applications (e.g., requirements, testing), and understand how users use the applications.
• Investigate and resolve matters of significance for end-user problems and escalate if necessary. Identify issues and gather information; determine and recommend courses of action.
• Research, track, and understand new web technologies. Make recommendations for new policies and procedures.
• Build table frames and forms and write highly complex scripts within the browser to enhance site functionality.
• Ensure that web pages are functional across different browser types; conduct tests to verify user functions.
• Assist in resolving complex production support problems. Develop computer information resources providing for data security and control, strategic computing and disaster recovery.
• Excellent problem analysis and root cause resolution.
• Ability to work in a structured SDLC.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and switch quickly and comfortably between projects as determined by client need. Work effectively with other team members and maintain positive morale and sense of teamwork.
• Complete and submit daily time reports.

Reporting and Data Analysis (must have some of the following)

• Create highly complex, customized reporting applications to enhance website capability based on business needs.
• Provide definitions for medium-large sized reporting requirements, as well as designing, developing, testing, and implementing reports.
• Analyze data and ensure reports are created to gather relevant, useable, and accurate information for clients.
• Research, track, and understand new web reporting technologies to provide technical leadership in developing future reports.
• Ability to think critically and make actionable recommendations based on the business data needs: analyze data, interpret results and recommend.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum 5-7 years of professional web development experience in PHP and MySQL (or similar RDBMS).
• Broad understanding of information technology principles, concepts and techniques including software languages, design concepts, test methods, and integration practices.
• Experience with some of the following: Perl, XML, XSLT, DHTML, JQuery, Adobe Suite, web Architecture, web services and third party APIs a plus.
• Experience with the following methodologies: N-Tier Development, Object Oriented Programming, basic source code repository proficiency (CVS, SVN, etc), MVC Framework usage, and Services Oriented Architecture.
• Experience with Unix-based OS and shell environment
• Experience with Systems Architecture Development and Enterprise-wide Software Applications.
• Experience with Windows development is also desired: MS Server, SQL Server, .net(C#). We will migrate parts of our project to this environment in the future.
• Very familiar with the following: HTML, javascript, and AJAX concepts.
• Comfortable with CSS-based layouts.
• Superior knowledge of current web design trends and techniques, a strong online portfolio displaying user-centered design, and experience with web database solutions are definite assets.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills for design, creation, and testing of internet/intranet web sites.
• Experience working with multimedia applications, database interactions and data modeling tools.
• Experience with software test and evaluation plans for major releases of software or upgrade of existing hardware.
• Responsible for implementing security and access controls.
• Ability to identify, recommend, develop, implement and maintain web-based application systems and tools.
• Understand and recommend configuration management changes that will enhance system performance.
• Capable of recognizing and taking the initiative to address short-term and long-term IT problems and issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrating the ability to present material to senior officials.
• Ability to switch quickly and comfortably between projects as determined by client need, work effectively with other team members, and maintain positive morale and a sense of teamwork.
• Must be able to qualify for a government security clearance.

Contact Ashley Kyler at 615.886.1103 or akyler@teksystems.com

Flat Creek, an interactive public affairs agency, is seeking a part-time or full-time web developer interested in learning more about Web 2.0 services and technologies.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, capable of full-service web development from concept through production, and be excited to learn new skills for working in a Web-enabled world. The successful candidate will be the primary web developer in a marketing and public affairs company developing applications and mark up for a variety of web sites. Necessary experience includes a working knowledge of web services (APIs), ASP.Net, Dreamweaver, XHTML/CSS, JavaScript, and PHP not to mention SQL/mySQL. A well-qualified candidate understands today's changing web development/design landscape, and possesses the ability to work independently. This candidate also functions well in a detail oriented environment that requires prioritizing multiple tasks to meet tight deadlines. This position will enable the candidate to coordinate the implementation of larger projects by working with terrific independent freelancers and small development firms as well.

To be considered, candidates must either be a current college student or have a college degree and background in web development. Experience developing technical specifications for web projects is a plus. Ideally, the position will start part-time and require a work commitment of 20-30 hours per week, with the potential to turn into a full time position. The Web Developer will work out of our office in downtown Nashville. Interested candidates should send a resume and links to portfolio projects to jobs@fcreek.com or apply via Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/marketplace/listing.php?classified_id=19273217774).

Simply put, echo builds communities around entertainment brands. We then leverage the power of those communities to benefit the audience, our clients and their partners. Using the web as a central hub, we connect the artists and their fans as well as the fans to each other by extending the brand to every area of their lives. As a result, those fans become more passionate evangelists, solidifying not only their loyalty to the brand, but also spreading the word to their friends, families and even total strangers. Using our unique blend of strategy, creativity and technology, we give the audience that sense of connection by engaging, entertaining and informing them. Like our process, our people are both analytical and inspired; both experienced and revolutionary. They are the best in the business because they believe in both the unquantifiable passion of fans and the amazing revelations of data. They are scientists. They are rock stars. They are matchmakers.

Ticketmaster
Ticketmaster is the world's leading ticketing company, operating in 20 global markets, providing ticket sales, ticket resale services, marketing and distribution through www.ticketmaster.com one of the largest e-commerce sites on the Internet; approximately 6,500 retail outlets; and 20 worldwide call centers. Ticketmaster celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2006 and currently serves more than 9,000 clients worldwide across multiple event categories, providing exclusive ticketing services for hundreds of leading arenas, stadiums, performing arts venues, museums, and theaters. In 2006, the company sold more than 128 million tickets valued at over $7 billion on behalf of its clients. Ticketmaster is headquartered in West Hollywood, California.

Role
echo is looking for ambitious open-source developers to work on a team that is shaping the music industry. If you've got rock star coding skills and get the concept of "team," you may be a fit. The desired candidate will work with the Information Technology Team that designs and builds the products echomusic offers to its customers as well as the back office functions and applications necessary to manage the business. This person needs to be comfortable working in an open, collaborative, team environment.

Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be confident in their abilities but also know where they have opportunities to learn. The work environment is project oriented and process driven. New development is balanced with operational and maintenance responsibilities. The ability to innovate as well as problem solve are also characteristics that will help the qualified candidate be successful in this role. Strong customer focus and empathy are required.

JOB DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Design, develop, test, rollout, install and maintain LAMP based web applications based on current or future specifications.
• Maintain functional, integration and application touch points.
• Contribute to and work within the company and team processes
• Integrate third party tools and applications as needed
• Creation and execution of unit test plans for all developed work.
• Ability and willingness to accurately and correctly review documentation and other developers work

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years or relevant experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field
• Working knowledge of relational databases and relevant commercial software applications
• Excellent teamwork skills
• Proven ability to define and deliver projects
• Candidate must be motivated, show initiative, dependable, organized and exhibit good judgment
• Candidate must be able to work in a small company environment that works directly with large and small customers

Competitive compensation and benefits package offered. Qualified applicants should email peter.watson@ticketmaster.com.

Ticketmaster is committed to creating a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only respond to those candidates that most closely match our requirements. To learn more about echo visit: www.helloecho.com. Thank you for your interest in echo and Ticketmaster.

Junior, Mid-Level & Senior Positions Available

Emma is looking for a talented software developer to join one of the most interesting and unique technology companies around.

This is a development role that will work closely with our director of product development (known in these parts as Kim) and her team on a variety of challenging projects. It's a fast-paced environment that offers exposure to the some of the most innovative open-source development in the country, making it a terrific experience for a developer with aspirations. While we aren't necessarily looking for 10 years of experience, we are looking for a solid foundation in application development and an ability (and desire) to learn new things quickly.

The Absolute Must Haves:

• Experience building object-oriented applications in PHP or Python
• Familiarity with Linux, CVS, SQL, HTML, Javascript

Things That Would Also Be Nice:

• PostgreSQL 7.4-8.*
• Web Services (REST or SOAP)
• AJAX
• SMTP
• PHP 5
• Django

Emma (www.myemma.com) is a Web-based service that helps organizations everywhere create, send and track stylish email newsletters and campaigns. We currently work with more than 5,000 organizations and 10,000 total clients in the U.S., Canada, Australia and the U.K. We're one of the 50 fastest growing private companies in the state of Tennessee and were recently voted among the top 3 Best Places to Work by the Nashville Business Journal.

Emma offers competitive salaries, a health plan, generous vacation, 401(k), and a culture that's open, creative, and cubicle-free.

We are currently looking for folks who would like to live and work in our fair city of Nashville. Relocation is possible for the right candidate.

https://www.jobster.com/outreach/jobs/jobInquire.html?i=AnOVg6rP-A%3d%3d&opportunity=44351000

In the near future, we will be happy to consider people who prefer to be based in our recently opened Portland, Oregon, office.

https://www.jobster.com/outreach/jobs/jobInquire.html?i=AnOVg6rP-A%3d%3d&opportunity=51012638

G2 Technology is currently assisting a major client with a cutting edge development opportunity. This client is seeking a PHP developer with PHP 5.0 experience in a LAMP environment. The applications are web based multilingual international collaboration tools. This is rare opportunity to have the ability to develop bleeding edge Web 2.0 applications in an enterprise environment. Optimizations of queries within applications are essential to this position.

G2 Technology specializes in the placement of Application Development professionals on a project and permanent basis. The top companies recognize our specialization by inviting us to assist with their hiring needs. Likewise, the most talented professionals see the difference in both our level of sophistication and bottom line results. Our specialization allows us to take things one step further by truly getting to know you. Our experts understand your skills and can work with you to identify the best opportunity.

Position Type: Contract
Duration: 6 months

Are you a PHP and Javascript junkie? It's time you met Emma.

PHP Developers - PHP & Javascript
Entry, Mid-Level & Senior Positions Available

Emma is looking for a talented software developer to join one of the most interesting and unique technology companies around. Emma (www.myemma.com) is a Web-based service that helps organizations everywhere create, send and track stylish email newsletters and campaigns. We currently work with more than 3,000 organizations and 7,000 total clients in the U.S., Canada, Australia and the U.K., and we're growing quickly.

This is a development role that will work closely with our director of product development (known in these parts as Kim) and her team on a variety of challenging projects. It's a fast-paced environment that offers exposure to the some of the most innovative open-source development in the country, making it a terrific experience for a developer with aspirations. While we aren't looking for 10 years of experience, we are looking for a solid foundation in application development and an ability (and desire) to learn new things quickly.

The Absolute Must Haves:

• Experience building applications in PHP 4 (object oriented)
• Familiarity with Linux, CVS, SQL, HTML, Javascript

Things That Would Also Be Nice:

• PostgreSQL 7.4-8.*
• Web Services (REST or SOAP)
• AJAX
• SMTP
• Python or PHP 5

Emma offers competitive salaries, a health plan, 401(k), and a culture that's open, creative, and cubicle-free. This job is based in Nashville, the start date is flexible, and relocation is possible for the right candidate.