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LAMP Applications Developer

Come join the Rural America Onshore Outsourcing Team as a LAMP Applications Developer! We have an immediate need for talented programmers. We believe in allowing talented teammates the opportunity to excel by becoming involved, being treated as a professional, and learning from a mentor. If you are looking for an opportunity that will allow you to grow, learn new skills, and see your vision take shape, this position is for you! 

We are a rural based company, whose team works predominantly from home.  Though headquartered in Wisconsin, we are hiring nationwide.

Skills:

  • Seeking well-rounded LAMP Stack + JavaScript (PHP but Python would be a plus) applications developers.
  • Strong JavaScript skills--should be able to discuss its strength and weaknesses and how it relates to "classical", prototypal, and functional language ideas--are a must and could even make-up for weaknesses on the server-side for the right candidate.  If you think JavaScript is an under-appreciated but serious language, we want you on our team.  Static website experience and using JavaScript to merely create limited interfaces or special effects will not cut it.
  • Years of experience doesn’t matter as much as having experience in real applications development (even outside of web development) and strong interest especially in effective UI implementation a must.
  • In particular, embraces MVC style, and understands basic multi-tier application development concepts like DRY/DIE*, and web app persistence and communications ideas such as REST, JSON, and XML (and see how the pieces can fit together).
  • Of course, typical (non app-specific) web development concepts such as HTML and CSS are a given.

Requirements:

  • A perfect fit would be experience with CakePHP (and various PHP applications like WordPress) and jQuery, but particular frameworks do not matter as much as aptitude and flexibility.
  • Strong skills needed in:  PHP with Python a plus, cakePHP, JavaScript, Linux, Apache, MySQL, Perl, HTML, CSS, jQuery.
  • The interview will be tough, you will be asked to demonstrate problem solving abilities in real world situations.

Personality Requirements: • Strong analytical skills – ability to translate data to strategy • Ability to think creatively and strategically • Excellent organization and time management skills • Visual design skills are a strong plus • Conceptual thinking, presentation skills at a high level. • A drive for wanting to build products from the user's point of view • Ability to work on multiple projects with minimal assistance from fellow team members • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Ability to work and communicate pro-actively with business owners, and clients

Cultural Requirements: • Passionate. Must have hunger and ambition – the desire to perform every day without needing external motivation. • Humble. Wants the organization to succeed, not just himself/herself. • Creative. Must be able to see new opportunities that are not apparent to others. • Principled. Must have integrity and project the proper image of Rural America Onshore Sourcing, Inc. • Team-Oriented. Must be able to communicate well and, more importantly, to listen well.

Education:

College degree is helpful; but not required. Real world experience is more important.

Salary and Benefits:

  • Competitive Rural Market Rates Paid
  • Stock option equity bonuses – Shareholder and Annual Bonuses.  In 2009, bonuses were 10% of salary.
  • Health Insurance Allowance.
  • Work up to 95% of time at home.
  • 12% Paid Time for Personal Development and Administration.
  • Flex-time:  Set your own hours
  • Part-time: Ideal for “Moms at home”.