Programmer for Online Quizzes

Company is seeking an experienced programmer with a coding background to help build out an adaptive quizzing platform.  Candidate would be responsible for producing new functionality for the platform and assisting in importing new content into the system. This is a work from home position.

Ideal candidate must have the required skills and equipment:
-Must have an excellent understanding of PHP, with good working knowledge of object oriented design principle
-Must have a good working knowledge of MySQL from a query writing perspective.
-Must have good working knowledge of cascading style sheets. Expert level not necessary, but knowledge of layers, floats, etc.
-Must have a good working knowledge of JavaScript and AJAX. AJAX experience can be from using a framework; however, knowledge of appropriate application of AJAX and issues that can arise is important.
-Must have experience with SQL
-Must have the ability to work from home using your own computer and broadband connection desirable.
-Must be able to meet face to face from time-to-time.
-Must have the ability to analyze, review and re-write programs to increase operating efficiency or to adapt programs to new requirements.
-Must be able to work independently and to structure your own time in productive ways.
-Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
-Must possess the ability to ramp up efforts for short durations when required to meet a deadline.
-Must be able to work using a Macintosh, preferably a MacBook running Parallels (or some other virtualization software, like Sun VirtualBox or BootCamp) is highly preferred.

Ideal candidate must have the following education:
-At least a bachelor's degree, preferably in CS or a related field
-Two to three years of experience in programming and development
 
Location: Work from home/Portland, OR
Compensation: TBD

Employer Posted:Tuesday, November 03, 2009