Web Developer (PHP) & Engineering Intern

Do you want to be part of a friendly, well-funded, ambitious and fast-growing startup? GroupSpaces is looking for both an exceptional Web Developer and an Engineering Intern to join us during an exciting time of growth.

Full-time or Internship?

As well as a full time role we are also offering paid internships. The intern role offers the opportunity to get stuck in to real start-up work and for the time you spend with us you'll be considered a full member of the team. For the right candidate, we'd be happy for you to join us at any time of the year. Generally we'd like to have you with us for a minimum of 10 weeks, but if you are currently studying and would like to work for us during a break, or later in the year, please do still apply and let us know when you'd be able to start.

For both roles, here is a little bit about what you'd get up to and what kind of person we are looking for...
 

Responsibilities

You will be working within a small team to develop the GroupSpaces.com web application, with varied responsibilities including the following:

• Develop new features for the GroupSpaces.com web application, turning high level descriptions into things users will love
• Develop the supporting infrastructure and in-house development processes
• Diagnose performance bottlenecks and implement optimizations

Requirements

• Solid object-oriented design, programming, and debugging skills
• A demonstrated expert-level proficiency in PHP 5
• A strong understanding of SQL and database design
• Experienced in the use of appropriate development tools including source code management and the Linux command line
• Track record of producing high-quality web applications through the full product lifecycle
• Excellent technical communication, both verbal and written
• Extremely high attention to detail
• Focus on customers’ needs and desire to build technology solutions to address them.
• Degree in Computer Science or a related subject

About you

We are looking for the kind of people that thrive in a startup environment – those who love taking responsibility for their work, understanding and solving problems and can support their teammates as necessary.

• You are a highly motivated self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision
• You have a 'can do' attitude and don't give up at challenging tasks
• You care about code quality and design and take pride ensuring your code is stable and secure
• You know when a project is finished and are surprised on the rare occasion that someone finds a bug once you have released.
• You are eager to learn from others and to share skills with colleagues
• You want to have fun producing software for the consumer internet market where people you know will want to use the things you create

Extra credit

• Active leader or committee member of one or more groups, clubs, societies or other organisations.
• Previous experience in a startup or similarly agile company
• Experience with the Propel ORM framework – have you seen what’s coming with the new v1.5?
• Active in the developer community – open source etc. 
   

Apply Now!