PHP Web Developer - Contract Basis

We are seeking a PHP web developer to join our Wellington-based web development team on a contract basis. It will be a 2 month contract with the potential to renew. The role will include liaising with clients, identifying website requirements, and planning and implementing web solutions.

The ideal candidate will have 2 - 3 years experience in web development, specifically in a Linux/Apache hosted environment using MySQL and PHP, and ideally a relevant tertiary qualification.

The successful applicant will be responsible and friendly, have good communication skills, be highly motivated and show initiative. A natural aptitude and interest in technology is desirable.

Required skills:
• Excellent knowledge of PHP 5
• Excellent knowledge of Object Oriented design concepts
• Excellent knowledge of MySQL 5
• Excellent knowledge of JavaScript
• Linux knowledge, preferably Debian - Apache, Cron, SSH, etc.
• Experience developing efficient, well-structured web-based applications
• Ability to articulate technical concepts clearly to clients in easy-to-understand language
• Ability to maintain good coding and documentation practices

Beneficial skills:
• Adobe Flash development - mostly writing ActionScript
• Version control (SVN)
• Familiarity with graphics applications such as Photoshop and Illustrator
• Good foot-eye co-ordination for hacky sack
• Be familiar with Sphinx
• Basic knowledge of the Gopher protocol
• Think IE is evil

Springload is a vibrant web development company with a talented and close-knit team.