Job Summary
Calyx Data Works is seeking a Junior Web Developer to help make contributions to our core set of products. The Junior developer will work on a team of developers to develop new applications/processes, and extend and maintain existing applications/processes. The ideal candidate should be extremely intelligent, as well as quick and eager to learn. This position will provide a great learning opportunity.
Core Functions:
- Translate specifications from designers into working pages and features
- Make key development contributions to the core product set
- Work closely with Product Management and Marketing
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (strongly recommended)
- Experience with HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, Ajax, JQuery, MySQL
- Minimum of 2 years experience working in information technology/software development (including College/University)
- Strong problem solving and logic skills
- Able to assist other Developers as necessary
- Experience with developing or working with Content Management Systems
- MySQL Database experience
- Experience working with PHP MVC frameworks
- Experience working within a LAMP environment
- Completely comfortable writing automated scripts
- Attention to details and hunger for learning is a must
Key Competencies:
- Self-starter, with ability to work under pressure on multiple tasks
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- High energy and a positive attitude in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, start-up environment
- The development team owns the full software life-cycle of the project. The role therefore includes understanding requirements, interacting with clients directly, design/code/test/implement and production support of the platform.
- Self-starter with ability to build working relationships and ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment.
Interested parties are invited to submit applications along with current CVs to info@calyxservices.com.
Please note that while we appreciate all applications, only shortlisted will be contacted.
