PHP/MySQL Web Developer (CALABAR)

Job Title: PHP/MySQL Developer

SUMMARY
This position is required in the Web Design/Development team of the Cross River State Government (CRSG) Information Systems Unit. The occupier will be responsible for developing and maintaining web applications on the Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP, (LAMP) platform for CRSG.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Takes responsibility for the full lifecycle design and development of websites using the LAMP platform technologies.

• Develops and coordinates the execution of test plans for websites developed using the LAMP suite of technologies.

• Provides high quality technical documentation to back up software development projects.

• Liaises with other units within the ICTD Department to ensure that web applications are deployed and maintained professionally and in a non-disruptive manner.

• Interfaces with CRSG MDAs for the purpose of delivering high quality web applications to satisfy the requirements of MDAs.

• Provides documentation on a regular basis (to be agreed) to show detailed website statistics for each managed website.

• Ensures that websites are free of errors and bugs.

• Takes responsibility for the optimal functioning of Apache and other related software and services for the running of websites.


• Resolves issues affecting websites in a timely and professional manner.

• Takes full responsibility for delivery of new functionality on websites as required by client MDAs.

• Works closely with the team’s Graphics Designer to achieve professional, visually appealing Graphical User Interfaces (GUI) for websites.

• Contributes actively to technical discussions aimed at enabling greater efficiency and overall output from the Information Systems Unit.

• Keeps abreast of developments in the Opensource industry with a view to recommending solutions to address enterprise challenges.


EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
The holder of this position should ideally have a science related degree with a strong mathematical bias. A minimum of 3 years experience working within a LAMP development team is essential.

Experience developing web applications with the XOOPS Content Management System is an essential requirement

Experience of working with large, high traffic websites would be a distinct advantage. This position will suit an Opensource developer with solid knowledge of Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP, HTML, XML, JavaScript, CSS. Experience of working to W3C standards with HTML and CSS is required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Excellent spoken and written communication skills are essential for this position.


METHOD OF APPLICATION
Do not bother applying for this position if you cannot demonstrate expertise in the use of the technologies outlined above.

Send an APPLICATION LETTER (MS Word ONLY) addressed to the Special Assistant, Information Systems, ICTD Department and a CV (MS Word ONLY) by e-mail to jobs [at] crossriverstate.gov.ng quoting the job title in the subject of the e-mail.
Your application letter MUST contain hyperlinks to websites which you have developed or been heavily involved in developing.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ANYONE WHO FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE METHOD OF APPLICATION OUTLINED ABOVE WILL BE WASTING HIS/HER TIME.