PHP Developer and Team Leader

Introduction

Our client in the Engineering/ Mining Industry is seeking the expertise of a PHP Developer and Team Leader to join their team. Salary is highly negotiable depending on qualifications and experience.

NOTICE:

Should you apply for a vacancy and your skills and experience DO NOT match the inherent REQUIREMENTS of the position, YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE IMMEDIATELY DELETED.

Minimum Requirements

• IT related Diploma / Degree / Certificate.
• Valid drivers license & own car required. (Non negotiable)

If you a graduate you will be required to have:

• Excellent marks and all subjects passed.
• Be willing to learn the programming languages we use.
• Practical experience with any development and database knowledge an advantage.

If you have 2-3 years experience in a similar position you will be required to have:

• Knowledge of the following programming languages required C, Java, PHP, CGI/Perlo Knowledge of web technologies (java scripting, jquery, ajax).
• Database integration and SQL knowledge a must have
• SQL and relational databases knowledge, ability to write SQL queries, triggers and store procs advantageous.
• 1-2 years experience in a BI environment advantageous.
• Good understanding of project-management disciplines and Business Change Lifecycle methodology.
• Good knowledge of the SDLC but the ability to work and thrive in an Agile environment
• Good skills in research, analysis, design, project planning and implementation
• Flexibility to learn new languages where projects require it
• Knowledge of Linux advantageous.
• Good analytical and business-analysis skills.
• Proven leadership capability and ability to motivate others towards performance.
• Proven people-management skills
• Ability to establish and maintain a sense of discipline

Skills / Competencies

• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Analytical and methodical skills with a high attention to detail.
• Takes a lot of pride in themselves and there work.
• Have a strong ethos of delivery high quality applications.
• Pro-active and takes on responsibility for projects.
• Score highly on innovation and initiative.
• Strong problem solving and decision making skills.
• Must be able to work as part of a team and independently (relatively little supervision).
• Creative, ‘out-of-the-box’ thinking.
• Be open to new ideas, methodologies and open to constructive criticism.
• Must be able to meet deadlines/commitments, good time management.
• Personal appearance to suit a corporate environment.
• A good positive attitude and demeanour, filled with energy and enthusiasm.

Key Performance Areas

• Project management of projects/tasks,
• The team leading and mini management of resources
• The designing and creating of specifications from briefs.
• Minor day-to-day operational work for their respective products
• Code/system reviewing, stringent testing of projects and final delivery of projects.
• Be the team leader for a technical division/s.
• Must take responsibility and ownership for the developments, applications, systems, etc within their technical division.
• Apply themselves and continually add value to their technical division and the department.

Remuneration

• Market related depending on qualification and experience.