Mid to Sr. Web Application Developers - LAMP (Midtown)

*****Please send all resumes to henry.chan@nytimes.com******



We are currently looking to hire 6+ developers - junior to senior candidates and managers.



The successful candidate is enthusiastic about building out the content offerings and dynamic features of the nytimes.com site, and has done significant web programming in the Unix environment. You will work as part of a team to architect and build the software that makes nytimes.com, a site with an unparalleled combination of scale and complexity, work. Responsibilities include the following:

* Writing application and related database objects to enable users* dynamic interaction with the nytimes.com web site

* Integrating a diverse set of data sources, including related databases, search engines and XML data

* Integrating feeds from 3rd parties into the nytimes.com Content Management System



The ideal candidate must have high standards with regard to the finished product, and must be concerned about the quality and maintainability of the underlying software. In addition, the ideal candidate possess the ability to design systems, communicate and work effectively with others, write scalable and high quality code, and deliver work on schedule.



Necessary skills include the following:

* B.S./B.A. in Computer Science, or a degree in a related field plus Computer Science coursework, and 3-6 years Web development work experience

* Unix proficiency

* Experience with one or more scripting languages such as Perl, PHP and Python

* Strong working knowledge of RDBMS, SQL and basic database optimization concepts

* Experience working with XML, XSL, XPath

* Comfort with Regular Expressions

* Ability to communicate effectively with business side clients to gather and translate functional specs

* Working knowledge of HTML, Javascript

* Experience working as part of a team

* Strong verbal and written communication skills



Desired skills include the following:

* Formal software development methodology

* Experience writing shared and reusable components of code

* Experience designing and tuning applications that can scale

* Some background in a structured programming language, such as Java or C/C++

* Oracle-specific SQL, PL/SQL

* Use of source control



NYTD offers a range of job opportunities, from sales and research to business development and customer service. We hire editors, producers, Web designers, systems professionals and quality assurance engineers. We look for people who know online advertising to people who can develop compelling multimedia packages.

We offer a highly competitive salary and an impressive array of benefits, including: comprehensive health coverage, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, tuition assistance, and a bonus plan.



*****Please send all resumes to henry.chan@nytimes.com *******