Our company, ERE Media is looking for a crack Web Developer to rebuild our existing site - www.ere.net <http://www.ere.net/> - in a LAMP environment. You'll be working with really sharp people in a nontraditional work environment where your contributions will immediately impact thousands of users.
To be considered, please email your resume to me at david (at) ere.net. --- Web Developer ERE Media, Inc., the leading B2B media company providing information and community for recruiting professionals, is looking for a web developer to help take our web site ( <http://www.ere.net> http://www.ere.net) and services to the next level. The web developer will be one of the primary technology, programming, and web experts at ERE. We're looking for someone who is well versed in a wide array of programming techniques and languages, someone who is innovative and willing to become a leader in technology advancement at ERE, and someone who is ready and able to handle many of the company's programming and IT initiatives. Working closely with the development team, the web developer will be integral in creating and implementing all new development projects and for upgrading and improving upon existing features. This is a role that will primarily involve developing emerging concepts and beta products to be exposed to the public via the website. This is a leading-edge position and requires the candidate to be technically very strong and up to date with the latest web application development standards and trends. ERE is a small enough company that you will almost instantly see people using the products you help develop -- and your efforts will have a major impact on the bottom line. The atmosphere at ERE is highly entrepreneurial; a talented person will have the freedom to innovate and drive development. To that end, we are looking for a person who will understand our business on a deeper level and help guide our development alongside business goals. Responsibilities Major responsibilities for this position include: * Developing tools, functions, and features for ERE's online professional network and email publications * Managing and optimizing ERE's content, user and product data management systems * Managing and developing ERE's back-end website administration tools * Supporting any major IT initiatives at ERE * Assisting ERE employees in defining web requirements and building rough-draft prototypes for approval. Working with members of team to identify and prioritize changes to current website * Staying up to date on web application trends and being an advocate for technology innovation at ERE * Being a part of the decision-making team on all technology purchases and buy vs. build discussions * Establishing and promoting best practice guidelines for system architecture, database design, etc. * Generating creative technology solutions to issues ranging from customer service and order management to community development and content delivery Requirements The requirements for this position are as diverse as the responsibilities. While no single requirement below is a "must have," some degree of familiarity with all of the requirements is essential. Most important is the ability to learn and embrace the new or unfamiliar, the willingness to work hard, and -- above all else -- the drive to GET THINGS DONE. Requirements for this position include: * Minimum of two years experience in developing web (or related) applications * Degree in CS or related field * Proficiency in developing and configuring all aspects of LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) * Knowledge of relational database structure, management and optimization techniques * Knowledge of principles of object-oriented programming, MVC design patterns, and web development frameworks * Willingness to learn quickly, adapt to change, and constantly upgrade your programming skills and knowledge * Ability to work hard, work independently, and commit to getting things done * Experience developing applications in an online 24/5 media environment is a big plus * Excitement about "Web 2.0" and other web innovation concepts a big plus * Interface design skills a big plus * Familiarity with email distribution systems and ad serving software a plus * Familiarity with Smarty template engine a plus * Experience working for a B2B website or media company a plus ERE is a small, fast-growing, Manhattan-based company with significant development projects on its agenda, and this is an exciting opportunity for a web development professional who is looking to expand their horizons, work with a wide range of technologies, and develop innovative technology tools to support a robust, growing community of business professionals. If you think you've got what it takes to help lead ERE's web development initiatives and become a vital part of the company's future success, send a brief cover letter, resume, and ideally some links to examples of your work to David Manaster at david (at) ere.net. No calls please. To learn more about ERE and the company's products and services, visit <http://www.ere.net.> http://www.ere.net.
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