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Drupal Application Developer
Meredith
New York, NY, United States
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Job TitleDrupal Application Developer
I. Job Summary
| Major goals and objectives.
Meredith Corporation is seeking a Drupal developer for its Martha Stewart-branded Web properties. We're looking for a driven, curious, growth-minded individual who has experience in designing, planning and implementing software projects for high traffic Internet sites and mobile platforms end-to-end. This is a role with a fantastic growth path. The developer will work directly with Web designers, front-end developers, project managers and business owners to implement high-performance dynamic and interactive Web-based applications in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment. The position focuses on server-side technical design and implementation of complex, strategic initiatives.
II. Essential Job Functions
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Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results
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Perform application development daily, using a strong background in Web content management systems, object-oriented design, application architecture and creation of and adherence to best practices. Drupal, PHP and general application development experience will be heavily relied upon.
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Brainstorm ideas, do research, remain current with industry trends and best practices, investigate and present options and collaborate with colleagues on continuously developing new and improved solutions for Meredith brands.
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III. Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements| All must be met to be considered.
Education:
Bachelor (4-year) degree or equivalent.
Experience:
At least 2 years of hands-on Drupal module development experience in a professional environment, or at least 4 years of hands-on, senior-level PHP development experience on highly trafficked websites and a willingness to learn Drupal.
Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented design and principles
• Good working knowledge of SQL.
• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX and XML.
• Experience working with REST web services.
• Familiarity with developing responsive web and/or mobile applications.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with an interest in developing creative solutions that leverage disparate technologies with a focus on scalability and high availability.
• Must be skilled at developing solutions that are both consumer-facing, but also provide for essential back-office tools for production, management, reporting and analytics.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively participate in the product development and project management processes.
• Experience with agile methodologies is desirable.
• Enthusiasm, personality, teamwork and a positive attitude count tremendously.
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