Re: [dcphp-dev] [job related] What are WE doing wrong?

Below is MY version of the new wanted ad. THIS IS NOT a new version, yet... but with your help, I hope that it can be.  Send me your feedback, and be brutal.  I'm not speaking to salary or what level we are looking for because a) I can't really, and b) I want to see if you "get it" after reading this version.

Junior to Mid-Level Web Developer

We are searching for a junior to mid-level web developer to fulfill a position located at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center.  This position has been responsible for multiple websites central to the education and public outreach efforts of many NASA Earth Science organizations, missions, and projects for over seven years.

The ideal candidate is a well rounded, but eager to learn and grow developer.  In exchange, we can offer an exciting work environment, reasonably flexible schedule, and competitive benefits and salary.  You'll get to walk the halls with and work with some of the brightest minds in NASA science, and share the fruits of their labor with the whole world.

While part of a larger team, you will be the point person for multiple websites and responsible for the maintenance, and growth of those sites.  Duties will included designing, developing, and testing user-friendly web applications, as well as maintaining existing PHP & MySQL-based web applications.  You will also be given opportunities to contribute your creative ideas and development techniques with our larger NASA community.

Do you think you have the "right stuff"?

Must Haves:

* BS or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, Web Design/Development or comparable degree/equivalent experience and 2 yrs experience in commercial or government Web application development programming

* Strong HTML, PHP, and CSS development skills

* Working knowledge of MySQL 5.x

* Strong written and verbal communication skills

* Ability to learn quickly, self-direct on a small team, establish timelines, and deliver products within deadlines

Desirables (aka, "ways to stand out above the rest"):

* Strong interest in NASA and earth science

* Solid track record delivering successful Web-based applications through the full product life cycle

* Up-to-date knowledge of best practices in web application security

* Working knowledge of Photoshop and basic graphic design principles

* Working knowledge of Subversion or other version control systems

* Experience in user interface design, usability testing, and/or information architecture development

* Experience with Drupal and/or WordPress

* Understanding of object oriented programming language

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