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Junior PHP Developer position

Note: This position has been filled.

Amplify is looking for an intelligent and motivated junior PHP developer who is looking to prove their potential and join the ranks of a highly skilled and good looking team team.

You should have a broad range of skills in PHP, CSS, JavaScript and strong standards based HTML coding (at the very least you should know what they mean). A good eye for design will be a distinct advantage, as would knowledge of PHP frameworks like symfony (tickets to the opera are not included).

Amplify is a fast growing and profitable company that focuses on providing an integrated approach to developing our clients online business. We combine solid web development skills with search marketing and digital media expertise to achieve our client’s goals. You will be working on large scale projects for a wide variety of brand name clients like Webjet, Board Room Radio and others.

Amplify also offers a flexible, fun and relaxed atmosphere to work in.

Mandatory skills required:

  • Computer Science degree (or similar) or 2+ years development experience
  • Experience in PHP development
  • Excellent English language skills

Bonus skills:

  • Familiarity with (or a willingness to learn) the symfony PHP Framework (or similar such as Cake or Zend)
  • Experience with MySQL, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML, HTML5, CSS and W3C compliant web development/design
  • Web design skills and experience with design software such as Photoshop an advantage

Other Requirements:

  • Highly motivated, efficient and well organised
  • You must work well in a team environment but also be able to work independently
  • An ability to work within project deadlines
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Must be an Australian Permanent Resident

Salary is contingent on experience.

When submitting your resume please include some examples of your work including information on your role in the project.

No agencies, thank you.

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Blasting the Myth of the Fold

A very interesting article from Milissa Tarquini of AOL on how the long held rule of the “fold” is being de-bunked by web analytics and user testing, as well as how this will impact design and development processes based on screen resolution and browser compatibility.

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