Do you like sports? Are you good with PHP/CSS/HTML/MySQL? Not scared of XML? Got some Linux skills? Know your way around complicated MySQL schemas? Can you handle working remotely from the comfort of your home or a never-ending series of coffee shops with free wifi? If so, there is an opportunity for you. XMLTeam Solutions is looking to hire an experienced PHP developer to join our small but dedicated team in a full-time, permanent position.

We are a boutique sports data consulting company, bringing together sports data content providers and clients looking to build their own sports-related web applications. We deliver XML data feeds to our customers, along with various solutions for processing the XML feed ranging from simple document download to parsing the XML feed and putting the data into a relational database you can use to power your web site. We've done work with some of the giants of the online sports world, including Yahoo!, Google and ESPN, along with creating solutions for MLB teams and one of the largest online baseball statistic research sites on the web.

We're looking for someone with skills in the following areas:

• rock solid with PHP (PHP 4 and 5, with new projects using PHP 5)
• some basic knowledge of Perl is helpful
• not afraid to use a framework (company standard is Code Igniter, but it's negotiable)
• good HTML/CSS skills
• solid MySQL/Postgres skills
• basic Linux sysadmin skills (can configure Apache, knows their way around the shell)
• knows how to find answers to their questions
• great communication skills as we use IRC as our main communication channel
• availability to do one night per week of phone support

Unfortunately this position is only open to those who can legally work in Canada or the United States. All interested parties should send their resumes to chris@xmlteam.com. No agencies or recruiters. We will only be responding to those who would be considered for an interview.

Company website: http://www.xmlteam.com