Caleb

Hi Caleb,

I came across your profile on LinkedIn and thought the following position might be a fit for you based on your background. Please look it over and let me know if it would interest you. Note that it would require relocation to Seattle, WA.

Thanks,

Tatiana

PopCap Games is looking for a web development lead to work with on PopCap.com. The ideal candidate will have a solid programming background as well extensive web client side experience.

Responsibilities:

· Design highly available, scalable web applications

· Architect, develop, write, test and implement clear, maintainable, portable backend PHP code

· Take a lead role in driving technology decisions on PopCap.com with an eye towards continuous improvement

· Develop extensible, modular javascript libraries

· Work with web designers using the latest front end web technologies

· Be part of a small, agile product team with short development cycles and quick iterations of web applications

· Contribute to and improve an overall modular PHP codebase used in various products and by various groups within the organization

Required Skills/Personal Requirements:

· 5+ years as software developer

· 3+ years in web development

· Strong technical and development skills

· Proficiency in PHP, including extensive use of OOP and unit testing

· Experience with 3rd party PHP frameworks and CMS systems (Zend, Joomla, Drupal, etc.)

· Deep knowledge of front end web technologies, including HTML, CSS, Javascript, and AJAX and templating engines such as Smarty, Codeigniter, etc.

· Experience with relational database design and technologies including SQL and schema design

· Experience with web services

· Familiarity with Apache and Linux

· Strong communication skills

· Experience with source control (SVN and Perforce) and website deployment software

· Track record working on customer facing consumer sites that utilize e-commerce and multilingual/ international format

Education and/or Certifications:

· BS in Computer Science and/or related field and experience preferred but not required