Application for Web Applications Developer / Jr. Systems Administrator

What: Web Applications Developer / Jr. Systems Administrator

Where: Downtown Syracuse, New York

ProZ.com currently has multiple openings for versatile web applications developers with experience administering Linux systems and LAMP architecture websites.

Required skills:

3+ years experience in web programming (PHP 5+ preferred)
3+ years experience in database design and programming (MySQL or similar)
Object-oriented MVC development experience (Zend Framework or similar)
Ability to develop code rapidly
Several years experience administering Linux systems and networks
Strong communication skills and writing ability

Desirable skills:

Graphic design and page layout
Usability and SEO expertise
Proficiency with jQuery Javascript library
Experience with CMS systems such as Drupal or Wordpress

This is an on-site contract position, which could lead to full-time employment for the right candidates. Salary DOE. ProZ.com is an equal-opportunity employer.

Important: Apply only if you are in Syracuse, New York, or can practically and legally relocate and work there without assistance. ProZ.com is not considering developers in other areas for the Syracuse openings. US citizenship or working visa is required.

Dear Applicant:

Thank you for your interest in working with ProZ.com!

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Note: Required questions are indicated with a *

Personal Contact Information
* Your name
* Email address
* Phone number
* Mailing address
URL of resume/CV OR home page
Text Resume/CV
US visa status
* Are you authorized to work in the US (Yes/No)?
* Do you require an Employment Authorization Document to work in the US? If so, have you already obtained this document?
Technical Capabilities
* Years experience with PHP or other scripting language
* Comment on your level of experience with PHP or other web scripting languages
* Describe the most significant programs you have written using PHP or other scripting languages. Links to programs in operation, or your source code, would be very helpful.
* Years experience with MySQL or other database
* Comment on your level of expertise with MySQL or other databases
* Describe the most significant applications you have created using MySQL or other databases. Again, links are helpful.
Experience with Linux
* Years of experience with Linux
* Comment on your level of expertise with Linux:
* Experience administering Linux systems is required for the open developer / systems administrator position in Syracuse. Eight skills are listed below. Place an X within the brackets to indicate your level of experience. You may wish to add notes and links.	(1) Installing Linux on standard hardware [ ] I have done it professionally [ ] I know the basics and can do it if I have to [ ] I would have to learn [ ] Not my thing; I have no interest in doing this (2) Administering user accounts and permissions [ ] I have done it professionally [ ] I know the basics and can do it if I have to [ ] I would have to learn [ ] Not my thing; I have no interest in doing this (3) Setting up and maintaining Apache for a high-traffic website [ ] I have done it professionally [ ] I know the basics and can do it if I have to [ ] I would have to learn [ ] Not my thing; I have no interest in doing this (4) Setting up and maintaining PHP [ ] I have done it professionally [ ] I know the basics and can do it if I have to [ ] I would have to learn [ ] Not my thing; I have no interest in doing this (5) Setting up and maintaining MySQL [ ] I have done it professionally [ ] I know the basics and can do it if I have to [ ] I would have to learn [ ] Not my thing; I have no interest in doing this (6) Hardening a Linux box [ ] I have done it professionally [ ] I know the basics and can do it if I have to [ ] I would have to learn [ ] Not my thing; I have no interest in doing this (7) Managing a web hosting service [ ] I have done it professionally [ ] I know the basics and can do it if I have to [ ] I would have to learn [ ] Not my thing; I have no interest in doing this (8) Managing a high-volume web server [ ] I have done it professionally [ ] I know the basics and can do it if I have to [ ] I would have to learn [ ] Not my thing; I have no interest in doing this
* Years of experience with JavaScript
* Please comment on your level of expertise with JavaScript:
* Years as webmaster
* Experience as a webmaster is a big plus for developers at ProZ.com. If you have had primary responsibility for a website, please describe the skills you developed in doing so. Please provide links to a personal website or website(s) for which you have primary responsibility:
Work History
* Years experience in business
* Please tell us about your most recent job(s).	--------------- Employer: Location: Dates of Employment: Title: Responsibilities: Salary: Reason for Leaving: --------------- --------------- Employer: Location: Dates of Employment: Title: Responsibilities: Salary: Reason for Leaving: --------------- --------------- Employer: Location: Dates of Employment: Title: Responsibilities: Salary: Reason for Leaving: ---------------
Education
* Please list schools you have attended or are attending, dates, degrees/certificates earned, grade point averages and any other information you believe is relevant. ProZ.com will consider applicants with any educational background.	--------------- School: Location: Dates of Study: Discipline: Grade point average: Other information: --------------- --------------- School: Location: Dates of Study: Discipline: Grade point average: Other information: ---------------
ProZ.com and You
What is it about ProZ.com that makes you interested in working for the company?
What makes you uniquely suited to contribute at ProZ.com? Why should ProZ.com want to hire you?
Please share two or three of your long-term career goals.
Compensation
Desired compensation
Languages and Interests
Languages in which you can converse
Please tell us some things about yourself that are not related to your career, for example, your hobbies, sports, interests. etc. Tell us a little bit about what you do or who you are
References
Please list two or three references here. Include names, email addresses and phone numbers.
Availability
Current status
Earliest start date

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