About The Company

NETFIRM is seeking a skilled technology professional to contribute to a major digital project for a leading creative business based in Sydney’s central business district. The project brings together development, design and user experience expertise to deliver a substantial digital solution, with completion planned for the end of May. You will work with a collaborative team focused on building and integrating web technologies to meet project requirements.

About The Role

NETFIRM is looking for a mid-weight PHP Developer to join the project as a contractor. This role is suited to a developer with strong PHP and MySQL capability and proven, essential experience with JSP. You will contribute to the implementation and ongoing development of web solutions, collaborate with developers and UX designers, and help coordinate technical work across the project.

The successful candidate will be comfortable taking initiative, managing assigned work independently and providing direction when needed. You will also bring an understanding of front-end development and an interest in creating effective, maintainable experiences in partnership with design and user experience colleagues. The project is scheduled to run through to the end of May, making this an opportunity to contribute to a defined, high-impact delivery.

Qualifications

Applicants should have professional experience developing web applications and be able to demonstrate the following skills and capabilities:

- Strong PHP and MySQL experience, with proven JSP experience essential.
- Working knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, AJAX and Bootstrap.
- Understanding of object-oriented programming, MVC patterns, and Agile and Scrum delivery practices.
- Experience integrating third-party APIs and working with RESTful web services.
- Familiarity with Backbone and Angular, as well as front-end tools such as Bower, Grunt and Yeoman.
- Awareness of enterprise content management platforms; experience with Sitecore, AEM, SDL or Interwoven is preferred.

- Transparent communication skills,



including the ability to articulate technical ideas and present information to clients.
- A self-starting approach, sound judgement and the ability to work constructively with a multidisciplinary team.

Experience collaborating with UX designers and front-end developers, and adapting to shared workflows, will be an advantage. Candidates should be able to balance independent problem-solving with open communication and team participation.

Responsibilities

- Develop and maintain web application functionality using PHP, MySQL and JSP in line with project requirements.
- Work with developers and UX designers to integrate development activities, user experience considerations and team workflows.
- Build and support front-end features using relevant web technologies, including HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, AJAX and Bootstrap.
- Contribute to API integrations and RESTful web service implementations.
- Apply object-oriented and MVC principles to produce structured, maintainable code.
- Participate in Agile and Scrum activities, communicate progress, and help identify and resolve technical issues.
- Take ownership of assigned tasks, share technical ideas and provide guidance where appropriate.
- Support the project team in working toward the planned end-of-May completion date.

Benefits

This contract opportunity offers the chance to contribute to a major project for a creative business in Sydney’s CBD and work alongside developers and UX professionals. You will apply a broad range of backend and front-end skills, collaborate across disciplines, and take meaningful ownership of your work. The engagement is project-focused, with a defined delivery timeframe through to the end of May.

Contract terms and other engagement details can be discussed during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity

NETFIRM is committed to a fair and respectful recruitment process. Applicants will be considered on the basis of relevant skills, experience and ability to meet the requirements of the role.

We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and encourage qualified applicants to apply.

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