PHP / MySQL Engineer

CommonPlaces e-Solutions, LLC is one of the fastest growing web development firms in New England (boasting 100% growth each of the past 4 years) and, as featured in Entrepreneur Magazine, is one of the Ten Most Dependable Web Firms in the Northeast.

If you haven’t heard of us, our specialty is using Open Source applications to deliver comprehensive Web-based solutions like Web 2.0 Social Networking, e-Commerce, Customer Service and Enterprise 2.0. We specialize in Drupal, PHP, MySQL and CSS. We also provide strategic online marketing services to mid-sized through Fortune 500 companies.

We offer an unparalleled atmosphere for intelligent people with a keen sense of humor and the drive to get things done. Participate in challenging projects and gain the opportunity to work with and learn from some of the sharpest minds in the business!

Candidates should be able to work effectively with a diverse and dynamic team, have the willingness to independently master new technologies and excel in a rapid paced, often hectic, always interesting environment. CommonPlaces is a company with great benefits, casual work surroundings and supportive and witty coworkers - What could be better?

In this role, you will be responsible for working with, and modifying, Open Source applications integrated with complex polished designs, which are often supported with advanced backend PHP code. This position requires a high degree of creativity, productivity and the ability to integrate solutions within the CommonPlaces' product framework. A qualified candidate should have several years of demonstrable experience developing dynamic web-based PHP applications.

Position Requirements:

  • 5 to 10 years experience in software development
  • Expert knowledge of HTTP, CSS, DOM, PHP, JavaScript, XML and MySQL
  • Experience developing in eZ Publish, Drupal or other Open Source CMS
  • Strong LAMP background
  • Experience developing social networking applications a huge plus
  • Knowledge of Web standards
  • Experience with high volume/high availability applications
  • Knowledge of Object Oriented programming (OOD), PHP Template Engines (like Smarty, PHPTemplate, PHPTAL), XSL and RSS feeds is desirable
  • Ability to adapt to new technologies and learn quickly is a must
  • College degree in Computer Sciences or related field desirable

CommonPlaces is an equal opportunity employer with benefits and competitive salary. Corporate offices are located in Hampstead, New Hampshire, only 15 minutes from Rte 93, Rte 495 and the Massachusetts border. Candidates meeting the outlined criteria are invited to submit their resume and credentials to careers@commonplaces.com