[Fulltime] - Web (PHP) Developer - MTV Networks at MTV Networks/Neopets

Location: Glendale, CA Position SummaryAs a Web Developer (Technical Development) this individual is responsible for development of internet software products for high-traffic consumer-facing digital properties, with concentration upon development of PHP/MySQL and related LAMP-based web pages, applications and solutions. The Web Developer will be responsible for designing, coding and supporting the development, implementation and execution of all web page, application and software development projects within the Technical Development organization. Responsible for phased design, development, unit & regression testing and version gating of all web and LAMP architecture-based initiatives, including version control, documentation and ongoing administration of web systems ensuring the accurate, timely, cost-effective execution and delivery of all technical programs in accordance with business requirements, marketing & sales goals and objectives, best practices and procedures. The successful candidate must possess strong technical development, communication, organization and project development skills, and must exhibit exceptional follow-through. You must be able to work independently and take action to achieve goals and objectives, while remaining productive and focused in a fast-paced and evolving environment. Most of all, we are looking for candidates who can deliver exceptional technical delivery of complex projects and programs on behalf of the Technology & Product Development organization. Role Requirements (Essential Responsibilities) 2+ years experience in web-based page, architecture, application & systems design  Demonstrated ability to interact with external and internal customers, vendors, and senior management  Excellent interpersonal and problem resolution skills; consistently exceptional oral, written, and presentation skills  Strong technical background in LAMP architecture, open-source technology protocols and languages, multi-tier distributed systems and effective technical project delivery experience is necessary to succeed in this role.  The position will require working closely with related technical design & development teams (including multimedia, database, application & systems) both domestically and internationally  Manage large-scale projects and initiatives that extend and enhance Neopets intellectual properties, including work estimation, resource allocation, architecture review, schedule forecasting, capacity planning, and delivering on near and long-term initiatives.  This individual will tackle configuration and debugging tasks through issue isolation and deductive reasoning, understand technical service interdependencies, drive towards technical solutions for multi-tiered systems and support effective teams.  Web page and application development and integration of end-user digital products  Design, development and administration of PHP/MySQL & LAMP systems architecture  Responsible for analyzing assigned tasks, providing accurate work estimates, and managing own time relative to ensuring that developed projects are delivered on time, to specification and with quality  Code and system documentation experience Technical Skills The Technical Skills sought for this position include:  Subject-matter expert in LAMP, PHP 5, MySQL 5, AJAX, OOP design patterns, Java, JSP, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, DHTML, DOM, LAMP technologies and associated editing programs  Experience w/ Version control (including Subversion)  Linux  Backend administration tools, including ability to work at the command line Creative problem solving ability Ability to work in a fast-paced team-oriented environment and be adaptable to the demands of all levels and types of production duties Capable of leading peer-level developers Solid communication, documentation skills Capable of understanding business objectives and able to translate business goals into technical design A solid understanding and practical application of current online virtual worlds (MMO’s, MMOG’s, MMORPG’s), online games development, web technologies, object oriented languages, service-oriented architectures, distributed computing, and agile development methods would be beneficial Experience Level Minimum 2+ years experience in web architecture, application and page development  Minimum 2+ years of successful track record of commercial web development experience This is a fulltime position. To Apply: Send resume to mia.burgess@mtvstaff.com or visit our jobs page at www.mtvncareers.com. Click here to read the whole listing