Dare to reach for higher ground Founded in 1982, High-Touch Communications (www.htc.ca) is a Branding & Web firm that delivers results-driven solutions by combining expertise in strategy, design and technology. We are also developers of Web-based productivity software including IgnitionWeb (www.ignitionweb.com), an Internet marketing software that empowers businesses to Inform, Promote and Transact online, HourGlass (www.hourglass.ca), a time tracking and reporting application for companies who bill for time and materials, and WIP (www.wip.ca), an easy-to-use project management system. IgnitionWeb, HourGlass and WIP are registered trade-marks of High-Touch Communications Inc. All rights reserved. Position: PHP Developer Responsibilities: The application developer will be creating and documenting complex web-based applications in PHP and MySQL following established standards and methodologies, primarily in a Linux environment. The developer will also be responsible for fully documenting her work both in the code (following phpDoc format) and, where necessary, in technical and user documentation manuals. Need-to-have Qualifications: Experience in assessing functional project requirements and translating them into technical development projects which you can then code. Must be comfortable hand-coding PHP, SQL queries, Javascript, HTML and CSS. Experience with PEAR and phpDoc a bonus. Must be strong at writing and optimizing MySQL queries, as well as designing and optimizing MySQL database schemas. Experience with other RDBMS a definite bonus. Experience developing PHP sites running under Apache for Linux is a must. We run Mac, Linux and Windows. Experience with Bugzilla, Trac, CVS and/or Subversion Nice-to-have Qualifications: Experience installing and maintaining Linux-based web and database servers At least two years' experience developing object-oriented, database-driven PHP web applications in a corporate environment. Capable of developing PHP-driven web sites that work well with Internet Explorer (PC), Firefox/Mozilla (Mac, PC), and Safari Mac. Must have a general understanding of cross-platform, cross-browser compatibility issues. Experience with search engine optimization is an asset. Dedication to delivering projects within time requirements while adhering to established quality and documentation standards. Excellent English and French verbal and written communications skills. Ability to learn and adapt to change quickly and with ease. Personal Qualities: Team Player Strong communication skills Motivated Hard working Fast and efficient Quick learner Bilingual   DO NOT APPLY UNLESS YOU ARE A WIZARD WITH PHP/MySQL. Please send CV and URL links of Web work to jobs (at) htc.ca.