Website PHP/MySQL Developer

Location: Redwood City, CA
Position Title: Software Engineer
Duration: Full Time

education.com is seeking a fanatical PHP developer to design & develop new functionality for deployment on our public web site, www.education.com. The ideal candidate for this position has three or more years hands-on experience designing and developing advanced PHP functionality and two or more years with mysql.  Technology must not be an impediment for the person in this position; devising and designing the correct solutions are as important as flawless implementation. Education.com is a PHP5-based site built on a custom framework similar to Drupal; the person filling this position must be able to use PHP as second nature and focus on the more important aspects of creative construction of new capabilities. Basically, we're looking for a PHP web developer fanatic who thrives, as we do, on creating the best web sites and seeing them come to life, using the best of the latest technology.

Serious developers only: you must be a proficient PHP/MySQL developer looking for an opportunity to apply your skills in a small company environment working with a team whose members are passionate about delivering educational content to those who need it.   If you want to see your PHP work used by potentially millions of parents and have the track record of development to back you up, this is a rare opportunity you shouldn't pass up.  We are a small team of half a dozen in engineering and seek someone who wants to play an important role - each member of the engineering team has a great deal of influence over the technology and structure of the web site.

Technologies and products used at education.com include PHP5, mysql 5, Redhat Enterprise Linux, Apache 2, Fedora 8, script.aculo.us & prototype, mootools, Omniture, Google search, eclipse.  Developers use high-end workstations with multiple monitors running Linux or Windows (by personal choice).  The physical environment is generous and the location is about 50 paces from a CalTrain station.

Specific Responsibilities

• With the development team, design of new functionality based on a PHP and MySQL foundation.
• Evaluation of multiple approaches to solutions, making firm recommendations on engineering alternatives.
• Fanatical development of the new functionality, carrying it through QA, alpha, and release
• Keeping education.com's public site compelling, informative, responsive, and profitable

Background and Skills Needed

• High energy, open minded, passionate, team-oriented, with a strong sense of what is good and what works.
• Strong in the following areas:
  • PHP5 web development on high-level frameworks.
  • Development methodology and practice for large/live public web sites.
  • Technologies across a broad spectrum: DHTML, AJAX, SQL (mysql), Apache.
• Two or more years of key roles for PHP-based public web sites.
• BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent.
• A passion for the domain, education, is a major plus.
• A portfolio or a personal PHP-based website as a demonstration of capability is a major benefit.

About education.com

education.com is a VC-funded start-up in Silicon Valley dedicated to helping parents and teachers of K-12 students make the educational experience a successful one.  We are small company with experienced leadership and people who believe in the mission.  You can lean more about us from the public web site, on the About Us page.  We are located in the heart of downtown Redwood City which has undergone a revitalization that has resulted in a nearly ideal setting of shopping and restaurants.

Location: Redwood City (one block from CalTrain)
Compensation: DOE

Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact education.com

Send your resume and a link to your portfolio site to jobs@education.com, attn: Bob Brown, VP of Engineering