PHP Developer

Advent Resources is a software company located in the heart of downtown San Pedro, CA. It is just a short walk from the gorgeous waterfront arts district. With over 37 years in the industry, we offer a sales, inventory and customer management platform used by some of the largest car dealerships in the country.

ABOUT THE ROLEA person in this role has a full understanding of their area of specialization and resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways. They are able to successfully lead and collaborate in teams for planning and decision making. They demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. They normally receive little instruction on day-to-day work but may require general instruction on new assignments.

WHAT YOU'LL DO- Lead a technical team of 3 - 5 members.

• Be responsible for leading projects from design to deployment.
• Responsible for designing and executing technical solutions to complex business problems.
• Be the technical expert for the team to accomplish technical objectives.
• Conducts code & design reviews with team members.
• Reviews, understands, and recommends updates to our coding and technical design standards and practices.
• Collaborates with architects in recommending emerging technologies and application solutions.
• Works on enhancement requests from internal and external product owners.
• Develop a strong team by collaborating and mentoring team members.

WHAT YOU?ll NEED:- Leadership skills to lead a multi person team.

• Strong communication skills to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong organization skills to keep multiple initiatives on track.
• 3-6 years of experience in PHP
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented design patterns.
• Separation of concerns
• Exposure to Zend Framework
• Exposure to PHP Unit
• Exposure to SOAP web services
• Experience in SQL database design. PostgreSQL experience is a plus.
• Ability to work both within a team and independently as required.
• Must be eligible for work in the US.
• Experience in client-side technologies: JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Ajax. ExtJS/Sencha experience is a plus.
• Have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related degree

At Advent Resources, we understand the importance of a work-life balance and focus on providing all of our employees with an enjoyable and flexible work environment. Advent offers a competitive salary with 100% company-paid medical insurance for employees, 401K, voluntary dental, and company-paid disability and life insurance policy.

Advent Resources Inc. Is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, height, weight, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status.