Senior PHP Developer
Ascend Learning; LLC (www.ascendlearning.com) is a leading provider of technology-based educational, curriculum and assessment solutions for high-growth careers in a range of industries, including healthcare, fitness and wellness, and insurance and financial services. We provide outcomes-based solutions aimed at helping people enter, sustain and succeed in their chosen fields. Ascend employs more than 1,000 employees, with headquarters in Burlington, Mass., and offices in Kansas City metro, Phoenix metro, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Walnut Creek, California, Ann Arbor, Michigan, New York, and the U.K.
Job Overview
The prospective candidate would ideally have experience in coding in PHP in an object-oriented environment, analyzing and designing MySQL databases, writing proper MySQL queries and indexes for optimal performance, creating responsive web pages using HTML5, CSS, JavaScript/jQuery/ Angular and Ajax, and setting up and securing servers.
We are interested in an individual who is a quick learner and is comfortable multi-tasking, who enjoys having the flexibility to work on all aspects of product development, and who has the ability and desire to see a project through all phases of the SDLC. We are looking for a Captain America or Super Woman to join our team of superheroes! Self-taught is welcome.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Writing clean, maintainable and efficient PHP code
- Proficiency with HTML(5), JavaScript/Angular/jQuery, CSS
- Knowledge of how to properly write secure object-oriented code
- Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with non-technical staff
- Designing robust, scalable and secure features
- Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to these problems
- Ensure code quality, organization and automation
- Contributing in all phases of the development lifecycle
- Write documentation, environments and procedures.
Required Skills
- Experience with PHP Lamp Stack, along with other common libraries & Frameworks
- Understanding of the syntax of PHP and its nuances
- Understanding of fundamental design principles behind a scalable application and Micro-services
- Proficient understanding of code versioning tools
- Good written and oral communications skills.
- Visualization and big data processing techniques
- Encourage and participate in collaborative development process with engineers on multiple sites.
- Ability to take ownership and see the task till end with independent research/development skills.
- Focusing on big picture – working with partners to enhance workflow and business processes supported
Education and Experience
- 5+ years full stack PHP development
- Experience with Zend Frameworks
- API’s and versioning
- Experience with TDD (Test Driven Development)
- Experience with Agile / SCRUM / Jira
To learn more about Ascend Learning and make an application directly to the position, please visit our careers page:www.ascendlearning.com/careers
Ascend Learning, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (M/F/Vets/Disabled). No agency or search firm submissions will be accepted. Applications for U.S. based positions with Ascend Learning, LLC must be legally authorized to work in the United States and verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.