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[Barak Zahavy]

Job Title: Web Applications Developer

Columbia College Information Technology (CCIT) seeks a talented,
energetic, and innovative Web Application Developer to help formulate,
design, develop and implement web applications. **NOTE: THIS IS A
TEMPORARY NINE-MONTHS TO ONE-YEAR POSITION. 

Who are we?  We at CCIT are a tight knit group of professionals who
provide software, hardware, infrastructure, web publishing, and
application development services for various University clients.  Our
clients include Columbia College, The School of Engineering and Applied
Science, The Division of Student Affairs, and The Center for Career
Education. Some of the applications we've developed include event
management, course bulletin, alumni community and news publishing
systems. We foster a lively, open, and productive work environment. To
learn more about CCIT, visit http://ccit.college.columbia.edu.

The Web Applications Developer will be primarily responsible for
designing, developing, testing, and documenting both new and existing
applications developed to support various initiatives. 

Abilities and traits that we're looking for:
* A passion for developing exceptional solutions.
* Exceptional software design, programming, and problem-solving
abilities.
* Experience in software design principles, user interface design,
multi-tiered application development, development practices, and
reusable component development.
* Ability to work with a high degree of independence and accountability
and as a member of a cohesive team.
* Ability to influence group dynamics in a team player environment.
* Ability to execute in a pressured environment.

Required qualifications:
* Thorough experience in Web application development.
* Development experience in Linux/Unix environment.
* Strong background in relational databases.
* Experience in object oriented design.
* Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent.
* Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

* Required technical experience and knowledge: PHP, SQL, HTML, CSS, DOM,
Javascript, version control software (Subversion preferred).

* Desirable experience and knowledge: MySQL, XML, RSS, Ajax, Ruby, Java,
Linux administration, Apache Administration, Oracle.

A resume and cover letter should accompany the application.

To apply or find additional information about the position, go to
http://jobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=107844

Columbia University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.