Web Programmer/Developer at Huntech Solutions Limited

Huntech Solutions - We specialize in designing and implementing business critical information technology solutions, uniquely combining our proven intellectual property with premier partner technologies to provide our customers with the competitive edge needed to succeed in today’s business and technology landscapes.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Web Programmer/Developer

Location: Lagos

Job Descriptions

• We’re seeking a Software Engineer with ecommerce (Magento) experience who will work within the team to build new features and functionality in the online store.
• You will be responsible for developing information systems by designing, developing, customizing and testing software with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency.
• From brainstorming through deployment, the Software Engineer will work with UI expert(s) to design and develop user interfaces and Internet/Intranet applications.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible to establish all possible options for designing and deriving the best solutions based on sound analytical judgment
• Research new technologies that push the boundaries and capabilities of design and provide insight on applying these to the development of software
• Accountable for optimization-focused design to ensure that all code is written with high availability and high-impact; Accountable for efficiency-focused design that serves to ensure that all code is highly reusable and modular.
• Design push and pull data interfaces using the latest web and data sharing technologies integrated to a multitude of third party providers.
• Create intuitive, logical and dynamic user interfaces with HTML, DHTML, JavaScript (JQuery and AJAX), PHP.

Qualification

• Minimum of four-year degree Computer Science, Information Systems or related field OR equivalent experience.

Experience

• 5+ years web development experience
• 3+ years of PHP experience
• 2+ years experience with e-commerce websites
• Experience writing custom web application and software required

Skills & Competencies:

• Essential Experience designing, developing, testing and deploying software applications
• In-depth experience writing and optimizing SQL queries
• Working knowledge of J2SE (Java 2 Standard Edition), J2EE (Java 2 Enterprise Edition), C#, and other languages is an added advantage
• JavaScript (JQuery, AJAX), HTML5, CSS, SQL, MySQL, PHP, Zend Framework or Cakephp or any other MVC Framework
• Object Oriented Design/Programming
• Magento or relevant Ecommerce platform experience
• Experience in Web Optimization, Insights/Analytics, and Digital Marketing - with concentration in SEO
• Active industry standards participation and thought leadership in the area of user experience, usability testing, human factors and interaction.
• Expertise with all aspects of a modern LAMP (Linux (Ubuntu 12.04), Apache, Nginx, Varnish, MySQL 5.6, PHP 5.3+) environment
• Experience with Laravel 5.0
• Expertise with Magento ecommerce platform, EAV data models, Magento API's
• Expertise with PHP 5.3 + object oriented code (Namespaces, SPL, Keywords, Magic Methods, Type Hinting)
• Expertise with SQL and relational databases with the ability to optimize queries and design schema's for large systems
• Fluency with Javascript and libraries such as jQuery and Backbone
• Experience with front-end build tools & workflows (Gulp, Bower)
• Experience with CSS frameworks (Foundation, Bootstrap)
• Experience with working with source control tools: GIT, SVN.
• Experience with PHP frameworks (Symfony 2, Silex, CakePHP) and libraries (Composer, Doctrine2, Zend, PEAR)
• Working knowledge of Python and other server side scripting languages: Ruby, NodeJs, Perl, Bash a plus.
• Experience with architecture and scaling of websites, specifically e-commerce sites in the cloud (AWS, Linode, Rackspace Cloud)
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills
• Understanding and experience with agile development methods, specific experience with Scrum is an asset.
• Ability to assist non-technical staff to write requirements and develop plans
• Ability to self-organize and prioritize tasks with more than one ongoing project and see projects through to completion
• Ability to build and maintain AWS server structure. Including implementation of load balancers, elastic bean stalk, and other potential configuration.
• Implement

Desired Qualities:

• Brilliant problem solver, proven innovator, and excellent communicator with a passion for great design and the ability to achieve it. The candidate possesses that rare blend of interaction design, visual design, prototyping, and implementation skills
• Portfolio of enterprise-class, commercial grade website projects that demonstrate creativity, design and development expertise, reliable execution at scale, and customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrated ability to research, learn, and apply new technologies.
• Must work independently, collaboratively, and creatively on multiple projects.
• Commitment to high standards of quality, including documentation.
• Prefer candidates with experience working across platforms including mobile.
• Active industry standards participation and thought leadership in the area of user experience, usability testing, human factors and interaction.

Application Closing Date
4th August, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV's to: [email protected]