Digital Consulting Group Web Systems Developer – PHP
Framework Vacancy
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.
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.
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 CV, link to or attachment with portfolio and a covering letter to hr@dcg.co.ke with the subject “Web Systems Developer – PHP Framework Application: [Your Name]”
Application package to be inclusive of;
Send your CV, link to or attachment with portfolio and a covering letter to hr@dcg.co.ke with the subject “Web Systems Developer – PHP Framework Application: [Your Name]”
Application package to be inclusive of;
- Updated
curriculum vitae
- Copies of your
academic and professional certificates
- Provide Proof of
your online portfolio of previous projects you have undertaken, describing
your involvement in the work .Include the relevant links /Sample work of
atleast five Projects.
- A brief
statement on why you believe you are suited for this position.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates that meet the above requirements
will be summoned for interview.
Deadline: 22nd March, 2013
Deadline: 22nd March, 2013
