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Telecommute Web Application Developer/Programmer

Web Application Developer/Programmer

Responsibilities:

* Participate in all phases of the development and maintenance of complex database driven and search intensive web sites.
* Primary assignments will be specific development tasks on such sites. These could include research, technical design, development, testing, implementation and maintenance of dynamic, database and search engine components of web sites.
* We have the need for both very highly technical individuals and more client oriented, less technically experienced professionals, who want to grow technically.

Experience/Technical Requirements:

* 3+ years of experience with both Internet scripting (PHP, Perl, Python, Javascript) and markup languages (HTML, CSS, XML).
* 2+ of programming experience with Java, C/C++, C#, or equivalent language.
* 1+ years of experience designing, maintaining and modifying SQL/MySQL queries, tables and databases.
* Demonstrable skill with most Linux/Unix operating system commands/utilities. Abilities to read and write basic shell scripts, use regex and use IO redirection are required.
* A working knowledge of object-oriented programming, design patterns, dependency-based build and source control systems, and other programming tools.
* Strong proficiency in dynamic HTML and cross-platform DHTML issues. (HTML/ CSS/ JavaScript/ Ajax/ DOM).

Non-technical requirements:

* Excellent problem solving skills.
* Attention to detail, organizational skills, documentation skills.
* The ability to work remotely from home via a high-speed Internet connection. The ideal candidate is disciplined and able to define and meet deliverables with little to no supervision.

Desirable Background and Skills:
* Experience with commercial or open-source search engine products or APIs such as Lucene/Nutch or FAST Data Search. Basic understanding of textual search and relevancy algorithms.
* Experience with web application frameworks such as Symphony, CakePHP, TurboGears, Django, Ruby on Rails or similar.
* A strong sense and appreciation of good graphic design and aesthetics as well as a working knowledge of usability/accessibility concerns, issues and guidelines.
* Agile/Extreme programming methods experience as well as experience with other productivity methods such as David Allen's "Getting Things Done".
* A degree in computer science or a related field.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to handle direct interaction with clients and capable of writing basic documentation for projects and procedures. Not afraid to take initiative to resolve an issue or solve a problem.
* Telecommuting experience

Most work is done via telecommuting, but you must be able to come to Greenfield, MA (Western Massachusetts) as needed for meetings.
Prefer candidates within a 2 hour drive of 01301 zip code, Greenfield, MA

Employer Posted:Friday, April 11, 2008