Contractor PHP Developer

• 3 years experience in PHP development
• 3-5 years experience in either C# and/or Java
• 3-5 years experience in Javascript/jQuery
• 1+ year of Shell Scripting experience
• BASH or other Linux experience
• 1+ year experience with GIT
• Handle simultaneous requests of varying complexity from supported customers.
• Complete staff assignments within a matrixed supervisory environment.
• Adhere to Incident Management & Change Management policies and protocols established by OIT for incident resolution and implementing production system changes
• Consult with Solution Architects, Solution Engineers, and others as appropriate to design applications in line with OIT strategies (e.g., Cloud First, Mobile First, Secure Colorado, etc.).
• Collaborate with Business Analysts, Customers, Project Managers, and others as appropriate to assist in the creation of estimates and timelines.
• Develop applications in line with business requirements using Agile or Waterfall methodologies as needed.
• Perform coding (in-house applications) or configuration management (COTS applications) in accorance with standards and best practices and further minimize defects through disciplined unit testing. Coordinate update releases and other system changes, contribute to the implementation of break/fix solutions, and update docume ntation and configuration information related to changes as needed throughout the life cycle.
• Organize, build, and validate all segments of the code related to a specific build (release) for final User Acceptance Testing.
• Ensure development activities within the position's scope of responsibility are consistent with established service portfolio policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Determine the best approach in the development of an code to meet the customer's current requirements and anticipate future enhancement needs.
• Identify and recommend changes to development policies, processes, templates and standard operating procedures to improve the overall quality of work being delivered.
• Collaborate across a matrix management environment with other developers and other OIT department staff as needed. Must understand lines of authority and follow protocol to engage other resources.
• Find unique ways to resolve issues in the development process to meet the requirements of the customers and lead to the most efficient implementation possible.

Skill Matrix

Type | Category | Qualification | Competency | Required
Skills | Design | PHP | Novice (1-3 Years) | Yes
Skills | Languages | C/C++ | Proficient (4-6 Years) | No
Skills | Languages | Java | Proficient (4-6 Years) | No
Skills | Languages | JavaScript | Novice (1-3 Years) | Yes
Skills | Others | Linux Oracle OCA | Novice (1-3 Years) | Yes