Full Time
Negotiable
TBD
Apr 23, 2016
IMPORTANT: Please submit your application at hr@brandstrong.co, following the guidelines, complete with the answers to the questions asked at the HOW TO APPLY section of this Job description.
ABOUT OUR COMPANY
We are a relatively new player in the startup scene, but our business is doing some amazing things in the design space, and as such we are experiencing rapid growth. With this growth, as you can expect, there are some growing pains specifically around efficiency and automation. To enable us to plan for the next phase of growth, we need to address the current issues through a web-based application that automates and systemises a lot of what our business is required to do.
ABOUT THE ROLE
You'll be tasked with the exciting job of building our web-based app from the ground up literally. At present we know exactly what the systems needs to do, and have a road map of how it needs to operate, but we'll be guided by you as to the best way to sustainably build this application to future proof it as best we can. As such you'll need to be confident in industry best practices, and look to take full ownership of this project.
We see this position as being one that is very collaborative and iterative, as such we are looking for someone whose coding methodology is meticulously well document, efficient and effective. The web-app will be continually grown and updated.
YOU'LL NEED TO SHOW SKILLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREA:
- Highly Experienced Front & Back-End Developer
- At least 2+ years experience as a web developer
- Ability to write code to interface with 3rd-party APIs
- Strong analytical communication skills with the ability to meticulously document requirements for both short and long term projects
- Experience with Github or other similar source control systems
- Obsessive attention to detail
- Willingness and desire to embrace new web technologies as they evolve
- Passionate about programming
- A positive, can-do attitude that is genuine and infectious
- Excellent communication and fluent English
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN RETURN:
- A rewarding worthwhile career with a company that values everyone of its employees
- A company that respects you and values your input
- The ability to work from your home office on a secure full-time basis
- Flexible Work Hours
- A great salary package for the right candidate with benefits
- Company support and room for growth
- Access to continued learning (skillshare, lynda.com and Treehouse accounts available)
- Long term employment (we are seeking individuals who are looking to be employed long term please)
- Observance of religious holidays
- 13 month Bonus
PLEASE NOTE:
Please be honest. We are looking for someone who knows exactly what they are doing and how to get it done, not someone who is looking to learn it along the way. If this project is out of your depth, please don't apply. You'll be expected to run with this project from day one with certain time constraints in place.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position ensure you can tick everyone of the requirements we have above. Than we would love for you to send your resume and portfolio to hr@brandstrong.co
On the subject field PLEASE WRITE your full name and the position you are applying for, as we are running multiple job ads:
First Name & Last Name - Full-Time Web Developer
Please also include answers to the following questions:
(NOTE: When asked to rate yourself use a scale of 1-10; with 1 being not at all, and 10 complete knowledge I could teach classes on it!)
1 - Please Rate: PHP?
2 - Please Rate: Ruby?
3 - Please Rate: Python?
4 - Please Rate: MySQL?
5 - Please Rate: HTML5?
6 - Please Rate: CSS/CSS3?
7 - Please Rate: jQuery?
8 - Where do your programming strengths lie?
9 - What specific programming languages are your weakness?
10 - In your opinion what is the best back-end language to develop a web based application in, and why?
11 - Tell us about a project you've done that are similar, any challenges you faced, and how you overcame them?
12 - Are you available for work full time?
13 - If you are available to work full time and are offered the position, how many days notice do you require before you can START working with us full-time?
14 - Do you have access to high-speed Internet? Please indicate speed
15 - Is your internet connection reliable?
16 - What is your desired salary?
17 - Your location within the Philippines?
Please also attach your current CV.