301 B King Street Charleston, SC 29401 (843) 727-0310 info@blueion.com WE RE ahiring SENIOR-LEVEL Web Application Developer
Job Overview Blue Ion is looking for a mid to senior-level Web Application Developer to work from our office in Charleston, SC. You will work on a wide variety of brands in a number of different industries. Your primary responsibilities will be to develop front and backend database applications and tools, while using the latest standards for HTML5, CSS3, and jquery libraries for seamless form, function, and usability.
About Blue Ion Blue Ion, LLC was formed 11 years ago by 3 partners in Charleston, SC. With diverse backgrounds in Marketing Strategy, Graphic Design and Interactive Development, we set out to build a full service digital agency. Today, we offer a broad range of services, including marketing strategy, brand identity, graphic design for web and print, front/back-end web development, database applications, ecommerce, digital marketing: analytics, SEO, adwords, social marketing, and content development for over 100 clients. Our permanent home is in the heart of the Historic District downtown Charleston. Our newly renovated, 7,000 square foot office is located in a historic building on King Street, strategically located above the Apple store. We ve developed an open, creative, engaging, and fun environment for us to stretch out to work hard and play hard. We re currently 12 full-time employees, a handful of sub-contractors, and enjoy being a mid-sized and tight-knit group with room to grow. If you've been to Charleston or already live here then then you already know what a great city it is. If you relocate here it would be the greatest move of your life. Nearby beaches, rivers and creeks, harbors, beautiful weather, incredible food, rich history and culture, endless recreation, and friendly people all make it one of the nation's top cities.
Job Requirements 3+ Years Experience in web database application development. Mainly working in a LAMP configuration environment. Expert knowledge working with MySQL databases. Expert knowledge in any of the following languages and frameworks: PHP, Perl/CGI, Ruby on Rails, Python, CodeIgniter (the more the better). Highly skilled in HTML5/CSS3/jQuery Working knowledge of AJAX interactions with applications and databases. Capable of understanding and using many 3rd party documented APIs. Custom e-commerce applications using common PCI compliance and Authorize.net payment gateway. Must work out of our office, but can work remotely if needed during relocation.
Bonus Points BIG BONUS for Linux System Administration or highly comfortable in Linux environment. Coding HTML/CSS layouts quickly, and capable of full front-end UX development. Magento e-commerce setup, theming, and custom extension programming. Highly proficient and capable in Wordpress customization. Mobile App development for Apple itunes and Android Marketplace. Proficient in Photoshop for slicing layouts and elements and optimizing for web. Should have a good eye for design, suggestions and ideas to improve on the look and function of a site, and adding all the little things that tighten up a project. Have a good sense of humor, enjoying an open and collaborative environment, good at multi-tasking, but can focus on the work. Take your work seriously, but with the understanding that we all want to enjoy life and what we do for work.
Compensation Each Blue Ion team member is key to making us better as a whole. As such, we provide higher-than-average salaries for the region, great benefits, bonuses and profit sharing opportunities, and plenty of paths for ongoing learning and fun. If you are the perfect fit for us, you can expect: Top 90% salary range in the region for the job-type. 3% company matching SEP-IRA retirement fund. Health care plan premiums paid. Unlimited paid vacation time assuming ongoing work/productivity obligations are met. Flexible work schedules no daily set hours, long nights, or overtime required. Monthly bonuses for team goals supplementing your regular salary. Yearly profit sharing bonuses accumulation of company shares further supplements income, and continues to grow as you work at Blue Ion. Participation and ownership in a new Blue Ion Labs effort that pursues collaborative business ideas and ventures.
Intangibles We work hard and strive to be the best, but all the while, you can expect the following (and more) perks at Blue Ion. Creative and industry meet-ups, presentations, and events regularly held at the Blue Ion offices after-hours Pizza parties Birthday lunch outings Happy Hours at Blue Ion with team, family, friends, and/or clients Holiday party year-end blow out Team breakfasts and lunches made in the Blue Ion kitchen and Bar Soccer (and other big sporting) matches watched on HD projector Blue Ion Movie Nights Powerboat outings Ping-Pong, Shuffleboard, Pool Table, and Multi-Cade Blue Ion Game Room Group vacations and trips