Internship Opportunity in Kenya - The Property Guide Web Designer

Web Developer – Internship
 

The Property Guide is a FREE property classifieds site, where you can find ads on commercial property, houses, apartments and land for sale or rent in Kenya.

This position involves leading custom web development throughout the entire project life cycle.  You will experience the freedom of building custom web sites using your own leadership and programming skills.  

You should be capable of full cycle project leadership including application architecture, design input, site layout/user interface, database design/programming, PHP, MySQL, CSS, Javascript/ jQuery, XHTML  and Linux – Cent OS.

The right individual for this role will be a motivated and energetic developer who takes initiative, enjoys finding solutions to a varying number of challenges, is detail-oriented, and takes extreme pride in their work.  

Consider this opportunity as the next level in your professional development.

Location: Nairobi, Kenya
 

Employment Type: Internship
 

Category: Web Development

Description: Job Outputs / Responsibilities

• Creation of site layout/user interface from provided design concepts by using standard HTML/CSS practices.
• Placement and layout of web site pages given client provided content.
• Development of robust and user-friendly PHP based web applications.
• Design and creation of relational database schemas.
• SQL Server development.
• Application/Framework design as needed.
• Specifications/Requirements gathering as needed.
• Routine daily maintenance of existing sites and applications.
• Assist in gathering requirements and project specifications
• Attend project kickoff meetings with clients.
• Take ownership of daily project needs and communications.
• Communicate project status and deliverables with managers and clients.
• Record time daily.
• Design, create and program SQL Server databases per project needs.
• PHP development per project needs.
• Manage project tasks, timelines, and communication.
• Perform routine site maintenance as needed.
• Other tasks as needed for successful project completion.

Core Qualifications

• Experience in rapid web development, using HTML, JavaScript, CSS, PHP, My-SQL preferred.
• Candidates should have proven PHP experience as well as a solid understanding of Object Oriented Design and Programming.
• A solid understanding of web application development processes, from the layout/user interface to relational database structures.
• Understanding the benefits of SEO and the development skills to support SEO are a plus.
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Ability to communicate directly with peers, managers, and clients while leading development to a completed and successful solution.
• Strong organization skills to manage multiple timelines and complete tasks quickly within the constraints of timelines.
• Ability to grow professionally in a highly flexible and fast-moving environment.
• Awareness and pride in 100% client satisfaction.

If you meet the above requirements and would like to be part of the Property Guide team, please forward a comprehensive CV listing relevant skills and experience to careers@thepropertyguide.co.ke. 

Position applied for on the subject line of your email and mention projects worked on with relevant links in the body of your email.

Deadline for applications is 27th September 2012.

Should you not hear from us within 1 month of the closing date, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.