Duties:
Responsible for designing, writing, testing and deploying moderately complex and very complex, distributed interactive applications across various platforms. Takes lead role in large projects. Maintains and improves critical in-house production applications. Becomes familiar with the entire Digital Technology operation and is able to respond in a timely and knowledgeable manner to situations requiring his/her her attention. Remains current in understanding rapidly evolving technologies, particularly those related to digital technology.

Qualifications:
Requires: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field or commensurate work experience. Minimum of 4 - 6 years work experience in a technical capacity, preferably in a web environment. Ideally, the applicant will have experience working with a media company.

Demonstrated understanding of computers and computer programs, as well as working comfortably with users facing technical problems in time-critical situations. Demonstrated understanding of Unix and familiarity with at least one other multi-user operating system, e.g. RHEL or OpenSolaris.

• Programming experience:
• Fluent in web programming languages, e.g. PHP, Perl, or Python
• Familiar with web template languages, e.g. Smarty or Velocity
• Fluent and experience in at least one relational database architecture, e.g. MySQL, MSSQL, or DB2
• PHP Frame Work Experience, Zend Frame Work or CodeIgniter is a plus
• JavaScript Framework experience jQuery preferred, other JS frameworks a plus
• Enterprise Content Management System experience a plus
• Fluent and experience in at least one compiled, object-oriented language, e.g. C++ or Java
• Familiarity with a source code repository system like Subversion, Git, or CVS is a plus
• Experience in Unit Testing frameworks like PHPUnit and JUnit is a plus
• Understanding and experience in object orientated programming techniques and design patterns such as MVC, Subject-Observer, and Factory
• An understanding of distributed computing methodologies and concepts

To apply, go to www.startribunecompany.com/jobs.

EOE