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Experienced Drupal Custom Developer - Contract
We have an immediate need for an experienced Drupal PHP developer, for a 2 week project to work with our team to help get a project across the finish line. The project will involve custom Drupal module development and external system integration. This will be a 2-week contract position. There may be longer-term and future project opportunities as well.
Requirements:
- Custom Drupal module development experience
- Advanced knowledge of Drupal & PHP 5
- Experience with Linux, Apache, and MySQL
- Expert understanding of HTML and CSS
- Subversion, SVN, etc.
- Strong communication skills
Additional 'nice-to have' experience with:
- Javascript, Jquery, AJAX
- other PHP CMS applications & frameworks
local only. must be willing to work on-site and have own equipment and tools. no third parties.
apply to: careers@akavitgroup.com

Senior CakePHP/LAMP/Open Source Engineer
We are looking for a solid mid-to-senior level PHP Web Developer to join our team. You'll be developing Object-Oriented LAMP-based websites/applications which incorporate designs from our creative team and apply Web 2.0 techniques. Working closely with a lead project engineer, you will be expected to design, architect, and execute projects from start to finish. Work includes scope definition, writing documentation, drafting wireframes, fielding technical questions from clients, engineering solutions to meet specific milestones and deadlines, programming of web applications and associated database queries.
Skills: PHP, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, MySQL, Ajax, MVC Frameworks, OO design and development, PHP Frameworks (CakePHP, Zend, Symfony, CodeIgniter); Javascript Frameworks (Dojo, Prototype, Mootools, JQuery); PHP CMS (Wordpress, Joomla, Drupal, etc.); Search Engine Optimization; Web Services, XML/XSLT and SOAP style interfaces.
Required:
- Advanced knowledge of PHP 5, specifically OO aspects of the language
- Experience with Linux, Apache, and MySQL
- Expert understanding of JavaScript, HTML, and AJAX
- Understanding of Design Patterns
- Experience with frameworks - CakePHP preferred; or Zend, Symphony, etc.
- Experience with N-Tier Architecture
- Passion for open source development and standards-based development
- Strong communication skills
Akavit's award winning team shines when it comes to conceptualizing inspired and inventive interfaces, particularly when those interfaces link into complex technical and business systems. Join a fun, irreverent, casual, focused team of talented individuals.
Bring your Foos-skills so that open source can wreak table havoc on the .net team!
apply to: careers@akavitgroup.com

Kickass ASP.NET Developer with personality & foosball skills
What you'll need
Required:
Mid to senior level (2+ years) ASP.NET/C# experience
Sense of humor, good attitude, new ideas and an open mind
SQL Server 2005/2008
Capable of talking about non-work related subjects
HTML/JavaScript/CSS
Ability to test your own work
Can "wear multiple hats" when needed and works well with others
Nice to haves:
CMS experience, LINQ, .NET 3.5
Uncle named Warren Buffet
What you’ll be doing
You’ll be part of a team developing world-class digital marketing and advertising solutions. This includes being part of the initial requirements and idea creation phase all the way to final delivery.
Your main responsibility will be to breathe life into innovative creative ideas. This includes web sites, email campaigns, widgets, rich internet applications, mobile, and more. Never again will you be forced to sit in your cubicle pumping out lifeless departmental, gray-colored applications that no one really gives a s*@t about.
Warning! This environment is not suited to everyone. If you are looking for a job where you don’t have to think, learn and challenge yourself, don’t bother contacting us. We are only looking for fun-loving, motivated individuals who want to be part of a team where each member is critical to a project’s and the team's success.
What’s in it for you
Casual dress code
Flexible hours
Exciting, fun, and fast-paced environment
Working with amazing people
Learning and growing
We will consider contract, contract-to-hire, or permanent candidates. No third parties.
apply to: careers@akavitgroup.com

PHP/LAMP/Open Source Drupal Developer
We are looking for a PHP Web Developer with Drupal experience to join our team. You'll be developing Object-Oriented Drupal CMS-based websites/applications which incorporate designs from our creative team and apply Web 2.0 techniques. Working closely with a lead project engineer, you will be expected to design, architect, and execute projects from start to finish. Work includes scope definition, writing documentation, drafting wireframes, fielding technical questions from clients, engineering solutions to meet specific milestones and deadlines, programming of web applications and associated database queries.
Skills: PHP, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, MySQL, Ajax, MVC Frameworks, OO design and development, PHP Frameworks (CakePHP, Zend, Symfony, CodeIgniter); Javascript Frameworks (Dojo, Prototype, Mootools, JQuery); PHP CMS (Wordpress, Joomla, Drupal, etc.); Search Engine Optimization; Web Services, XML/XSLT and SOAP style interfaces.
Required:
- Advanced knowledge of PHP 5, specifically OO aspects of the language
- Experience with Linux, Apache, and MySQL
- Expert understanding of JavaScript, HTML, and AJAX
- Understanding of Design Patterns
- Experience with Drupal CMS implementations
- Experience with N-Tier Architecture
- Passion for open source development and standards-based development
- Strong communication skills
Akavit's award winning team shines when it comes to conceptualizing inspired and inventive interfaces, particularly when those interfaces link into complex technical and business systems. Join a fun, irreverent, casual, focused team of talented individuals.
Contract with potential for Contract-to-Hire.
apply to: careers@akavitgroup.com

