PHP Programmer

The PHP Programmer is CDH’s primary developer for Humanities-related instructional projects and systems, as well as our lead Moodle developer and technical liaison to the campus LMS and related projects. In addition to programming for new and existing instructional systems, the PHP Programmer tests and recommends applications and systems improvements to CDH management and project partners. Additional responsibilities include serving as project team lead or technical partner on faculty-driven digital projects, rapid prototyping, estimating development projects, and piloting new systems. Technical presentations and training, and serving as a technical resource to faculty, students and the IT community add to the varied opportunities this position provides.

Percentage of Time:
100

Shift Start:
9:00 am

Shift End:
5:00 pm

Qualifications for Position

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Qualifications

Required/Preferred

Demonstrated PHP programming skills.

Required

Moodle 2.x programming experience.

Preferred

Demonstrated knowledge of JSON, XML, SOAP, UDDI and WSDL sufficient for the creation of web services.

Preferred

Demonstrated knowledge of SQL.

Required

Experience integrating applications with datasets in MySQL and open-source content repositories (Dspace, Fedora Commons, Alfresco).

Preferred

Demonstrated familiarity with application development best practices, such as code versioning and code review.

Required

Experience doing group development, and coding to a shared code-base. Experience with code version control systems, like Git.

Preferred

Demonstrated knowledge of HTML, CSS and Javascript.

Required

Demonstrated willingness to adopt new technologies and programming languages when appropriate and necessary to keep abreast of developments in the instructional technology arena.

Required

Demonstrated ability to deploy, test and maintain web-based applications and services, working collaboratively with systems administrators.

Required

Ability to contribute to accurate project design specifications.

Required

Detailed knowledge of web browsers on multiple operating systems to debug and evaluate the functionality and design of web sites.

Required

General knowledge of network technologies and protocols (HTTP, TCP/IP), and with Microsoft, Macintosh and Unix operating systems.

Required

Demonstrated knowledge of security issues with respect to Unix/Linux OS and Web servers.

Required

Demonstrated knowledge of the Apache web server.

Required

Demonstrated ability to compose and edit letters, memoranda, reports and other material in a clear and logical manner.

Required

Ability to make oral presentations on technical matters and train users at a variety of levels on the use of relevant software.

Required

Demonstrated ability to keep track of developments in a large decentralized institution, cope with organizational complexity and large amounts of information.

Required

Demonstrated capacity to work on teams whose members have different levels of technical ability.

Required

Skill in establishing rapport and gaining the trust of others.

Required

Skill in listening perceptively and conveying awareness.

Required

Interpersonal skills to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, students and staff of various social, cultural and educational backgrounds at UCLA, other universities and companies.

Required

Demonstrated experience with Linux OS.

Required

Demonstrated experience estimating programming tasks and projects.

Required

Additional Posting Information

Bargaining Unit:
99-Policy Covered

Application Deadline:
05-25-2017

External Posting Date: