About Us
Digital Consulting Group (DCG) is a Kenyan Based consulting firm specializing in strategic business information technology solutions for companies doing business in the countries in Eastern and Southern Africa.
Digital Consulting Group (DCG) is a Kenyan Based consulting firm specializing in strategic business information technology solutions for companies doing business in the countries in Eastern and Southern Africa.
Job Description:
Digital Consulting Group Limited is looking for talented Developers with ZEND/Code Igniter experience to join our web development team in Nairobi.
Ideal candidate should possess deep knowledge of PHP and should
have exhaustively worked on LAMP stack developing applications using PHP frameworks.
Duties
Duties
- Using
relevant programming languages (PHP/HTML/MYSQL/JavaScript and Open
Source CMS (JOOMLA, MODx, Wordpress)to design, develop and implement
web based creative Solutions.
- Develop
and maintain web applications and products using PHP Framework especially
ZEND/Code Igniter.
- Liaise
with project manager, design & QA team to turn designs into a working
reality.
- Work
closely with team to ensure adherence to best practice coding standards
and architectures to meet stringent timelines.
- Manage
changes, bugs, and enhancements for the application, modify the
application where necessary and test its applicability to ensure it
conforms to the specifications of Clients.
- Prepare
the necessary technical documentation and Manuals for the applications.
- Provide
end-user training and support.
Required Skills and Abilities
- Ability
to assist with front-end development (XHTML, CSS, and JavaScript) would be
desi red.
- Knowledge
of relational database management systems and MySQL database
- Excellent
aptitude; ability to solve problems and work independently.
- Knowledge
of Windows operating system including installation, troubleshooting and
general personal pc maintenance.
- Strong
interpersonal skills and the ability to provide clear and patient
instruction.
- Good
organization, verbal and writing skills.
- Knowledge
of using latest Cpanel and phpmyadmin
Experience
- Professional
PHP framework based development experience.
- Strong
understanding of object-oriented PHP, MVC and Design patterns is a must.
- Experience
with Zend and CodeIgnitor Framework is essential.
Knowledge of other PHP Frameworks like CakePHP, Symfony and QPHP is a
plus.
- Excellent
hands-on experience on HTML, CSS, JavaScript, MySQL database + jQuery, and
cross platform xHTML skills is a plus.
- Need
to have very good understanding of implementing unit testing.
- Experience
working with 3rd party APIs (Facebook, Twitter, Google, shopping engines,
GDSes etc.)
- Experience
in resolving cross-browser compatibility issues.
- Working
on scaling projects with multiple developers on a single codebases.
Apply for this position:
Send your application package to cvs@dcg.co.ke inclusive of;
Send your application package to cvs@dcg.co.ke inclusive of;
- Updated
curriculum vitae
- Copies
of your academic and professional certificates
- Provide
Proof of web applications you have developed by including the relevant
links /Sample work done.
- A
brief statement on why you believe you are suited for this position.
NB: Only candidates that meet the above
requirements will be summoned for interview.
Deadline: 17th October, 2012
Deadline: 17th October, 2012
