Web Applications Developer/Project Lead - United States

Apple's Procurement Business Office (PBO) is seeking an expert web applications developer to design and develop database driven applications, maintain and / or upgrade existing installed applications, and manage the Procurement and Supplier Diversity internal web sites and server systems.




[Required Knowledge]

• Expert knowledge of PHP, MySQL, SQL
• In Depth knowledge of HTML, JavaScript, DHTML, and CSS
• Working knowledge of XMLHTTPRequest (Ajax), XML related technologies (XML, DTD, XML Schema, XSLT, XPath)
• Working knowledge of web services including SOAP, WSDL, XML-RPC, curl
• Expert in relational database design and development.
• Working knowledge of Apache configuration, PHP configuration and Security
• Proficient in developing technical specifications, functional requirements and general code documentation.
• Working knowledge of FileMaker Pro.

 [Additional Technical Skills]

• Version Control Systems, Subversion or CVS preferred
• Experience with OOP
• Knowledge of Perl, UNIX or Mac OS X shell scripting desirable
• Knowledge of Oracle 8,9,10, and/or PostgreSQL desirable
• Knowledge of AppleScript desirable

[Key Job Responsibilities]


Web Application Development

• Develops (designs and codes), and in some cases supervises the development and implementation of database driven web applications.
• Designs and implements the database schema
• Gathers, analyses, and documents functional requirements from end-users
• Creates a technical specification document from which the application?s design and development can proceed.
• Continuously develops enhancements and improvements to existing in-house created applications.

[Key Candidate Characteristics]

• Must be persistent and able to work in an unstructured environment with a high degree of independence, while routinely hitting demanding deadlines, without requiring constant follow-up and prodding to secure closure.
• Must be willing to consult with stakeholders to ensure adequate input and feedback on business processes, closing the divide between business requirements and technology.
• Must accomplish work across functional lines, and demonstrate a sensitivity and understanding of the linkages and idiosyncrasies of the business units.
• Must be willing to train and educate users in developed applications.
• Must work effectively with persons from diverse cultures, and influence others to obtain cooperation and active support.
• Must be able to re-order project priorities on short-notice and adapt to changing objectives.
• Must exhibit strong technology, analytical, written and verbal communications, time management, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to interact effectively with VPs, directors and managers while developing and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with personnel in Procurement, the Business Groups, IT, and other departments
• Strong Technical Project Management skills
• Detail oriented individual with excellent organizational and prioritizing abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication ability
• Ability to perform under tight deadlines
• Must have over two years experience in design and development of web based business applications.
• Prefer undergraduate degree in Technology
• Prefer knowledge of Procurement in a large, complex organization
• Must have hands on experience working with web servers as well as server configuration and administration
• Knowledge of SAP enterprise application (Purchasing, Finance, et al) is a plus
• Prefer knowledge (including implementation experience) of technologies supporting the Procurement function such as eProcurement, Dynamic Bidding Event/Reverse Auction (Procuri), and contract databases

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