Compensation: Base salary open depending on skill and experience level. Full benefits.

Required Skills: 7+ years of experience in software development using object oriented and procedural programming. Strong OO PHP experience. Must be able to provide operational examples of PHP5 work. Strong understanding of MySQL 4.1-5.x and a background in developing for GNU / Linux or Unix-like platforms for mission-critical production deployments.

Pluses: MySQL replication, MySQL Cluster. MySQL performance tuning and optimization (query optimization, index tuning, caching, and buffer tuning). Secure coding practices. High availability and scalable network service development. Expertise with interfaces, MVC, HTML, CSS2, JavaScript, AJAX, templating, caching, sessions, and authentication. GNU/Linux optimization, security and network administration. Experience with distributed architecture, design, and implementation. Experience with running Apache or other Unix-based web servers in a production environment. Industry networking experience, including knowledge of fundamental protocols, such as TCP, UDP, IPv4/6 and SSL/TLS.

General: Seeing projects through the complete software life-cycle, from design and implementation to testing and production deployment and beyond. Lots of room for growth within the company. Technically challenging. Highly rewarding and enthusiastic team environment.

Work environment: Our client will custom build a workstation to your specifications using the latest and greatest technology; Mac OS X and Linux-friendly. Dual Apple 30" Cinema HD displays. Executive desk with your own personal choice of ergonomic chair. All of our client's servers run GNU/Linux (Debian) or OpenBSD.