PHP Web Application Developer

Job Description:

OpticsPlanet is seeking a full-time PHP Developer to participate in developing new web applications and maintaining existing online stores, APIs, reports, and other database applications. Projects vary in size and difficulty.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Development of web applications and scripts (which includes APIs, web reports, etc) using PHP programming language and MySQL & SQL Server databases.
• Making changes (fixing/upgrading) to existing applications
• Setting up online stores
• Installing additional modules and other 3rd party tools on Company’s servers


Qualifications, Skills & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience with PHP, MySQL, *nix, HTML, CSS.
• Experience with Perl, Shell, SVN, MS SQL, Access, Visual Basic, C# and Windows server is a plus
• Knowledge of Yahoo store or X-Cart would be of an advantage
• Positive attitude and strong work ethics, ability to multi task is a must
• Ability to program to specification
• Willingness to learn
• Attention to detail
• Effective time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A sharp mind with the ability to grasp concepts quickly and work out complex logic problems
• A demonstrated ability to learn by doing and taking initiative to "figure things out"

Personal Characteristics:
Candidates must be able to work independently, demonstrate initiative, take direction and collaborate well with others.


Company Info

OpticsPlanet, Inc. is a leading e-commerce company that offers a wide selection of products to educational, scientific, outdoor, military and consumer markets. We are a fast-paced, dynamic environment, full of opportunities for talented and ambitious individuals.

Our company is based in Northbrook, Illinois, and offers an exclusive set of benefits to its full time employees including:

- Annual Salary is based on experience and education
- Three weeks of paid flexible time off per year
- Health Insurance fully paid by the Company
- Low-cost dental insurance
- Employee discount purchase program
- Great opportunities for growth
- Annual Performance Review
- Annual Performance Bonus
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Additional benefits for out-of-country employees on Work visa:

• H1B (work) visa expenses fully paid by the Company
• Up to $1,000 in relocation expenses reimbursed upon arrival


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http://www.opticsplanet.com/careers/?show-form