AutoMD Employment Opportunities

AutoMD.com™ (www.automd.com) is the most comprehensive and unbiased free online automotive repair resource designed to empower car owners with the best way to repair their vehicles. AutoMD.com™ was named 2010 Best Automotive Website in the 8th annual American Business Awards, also known as the Stevie® Awards.

Backed by a team of automotive data specialists and certified auto mechanics who are advocates for the car owner, AutoMD.com™ allows both car owners and DIYers to (1) Troubleshoot car problems, (2) Know how much auto repairs should cost, (3) Understand the steps needed and the time it should take with How-to Auto Repair guides, (4) Find the right local auto repair shop at the right price for their issue, and (5) Get auto repair questions answered by the AutoMD.com™ community.

With a growing community eager for more information and expanded functionality, the AutoMD.com™ team has a lot to accomplish.

“DEVELOPMENT LEAD / SENIOR WEB DEVELOPER” – AutoMD.com™ CARSON, CA

We’re looking for a strong PHP (LAMP) Development Lead to join the team and help us keep up with all the new development requirements. You’ll get to tackle complicated functionality; work with our business owners to define new functionality; and flex your troubleshooting skills to find problems before they start (and figure out what went wrong when there is a problem). The AutoMD.com™ site is an intricate, highly optimized, highly scalable, object-oriented infrastructure, so you’ll need to be nimble, agile, efficient, and effective in your approach to development.

Having an example of your actual work is helpful for this position. URLs and portfolios are welcomed.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Applicant must have at least 3 to 5 years of experience in design, development and deployment of web-based software applications.
• Flexible in working independently and collectively in a team environment with the ability to work across multiple disciplines to achieve great results.
• Extensive experience with all aspects of the LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) stack.
• Working knowledge of object-oriented programming concepts and techniques using PHP 5.
• Excellent knowledge of relational database design and multi-tier web application architecture in conjunction with MySQL.
• Ability to implement code efficiency techniques such as reuse of common modules and identification of opportunities for abstraction, consolidation and/or reusability.
• Experience with development and consumption of web-services (SOAP, REST, XML-RPC).
• Must possess excellent debugging and trouble-shooting techniques.
• Evaluation of feature designs and how they translate into the appropriate technology.
• Application development experience integrating large product catalog databases into front-end applications.
• Experience with version control software such as Subversion.
• Systems integration with 3rd party applications.
• Experience with testing methodologies including: regression and stress testing.
• Enforcement of best-of-breed development standards.
• Knowledge of web front-end development, including HTML, DHTML, JavaScript, AJAX, CSS, browser capability and accessibility requirements.

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We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits including a 401(k), bonuses, and a casual yet high-energy work environment. Send us your resume today. Principals only please. Agency resumes are not accepted and will be considered unsolicited resumes that are not subject to placement fees. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. AutoMD.com™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer