Sr. Developer Drupal / PHP - NBC Sports Digital Media

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NBC Sports Group

Responsibilities
Role Purpose: The Senior Drupal / PHP Developer will be the lead developer for building and maintaining a state-of-the-art sports content management system for the NBC Sports Group. Responsible for designing, implementing, testing, and maintaining features of the NBC Sports Group web sites and the internal systems used to create them. The Senior Developer works as part of a group of passionate senior technologists with a clear charter to deliver the best possible sports-related web and mobile applications available. Each member of the team works with a wide degree of creativity and latitude. Essential Responsibilities:


* Design and develop features for NBC Sports Group properties such as NBCSports.com, NBCOlympics.com, and ComcastSportsNet.com

* Implement sophisticated user interfaces using industry standard technologies and techniques.

* Support web servers and other servers via scheduled maintenance, performance tuning, and monitoring.

* Provide feasibility reviews for potential new projects, including development effort estimates.

* Build applications to agreed upon specifications within the required timeframe and budget.

* Architect new features in the Drupal CMS and manage the implementation of all CMS features

* Manage and oversee daily development tasks of junior developers, provide technical mentorship and guidance where appropriate

* Demonstrate deep understanding of LAMP performance and configuration

* Conduct peer-reviews of PHP application code, ensuring that all code complies with team standards.

* Work with Database Developers to design new features with attention to performance and scalability.

* Work with Customer Service and QA to identify and address issues reported by clients quickly and effectively.

Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications:


* Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.

* Minimum five (5) years developing web sites using PHP

* At least three (3) years of experience with Drupal, including 2 years with Drupal 6/7

* Familiar with Drupal theming and module development

* Ability to integrate into a large agile development project and manage rapid development cycles

* Experience developing a large scale commercial web application running Drupal.

* Comfortable coding HTML, CSS, JavaScript/jQuery. Eligibility Requirements:

* Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT

* Must be willing to submit to a background investigation including education check

* Must be 18 years or greater

* Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

* Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

* Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

Desired Characteristics
Desired Characteristics:


* Ability to clearly communicate ideas and status updates to both technical and non-techical resources.

* Able to work independently and as a member of a large team.

* Capable of managing multiple deliverables and completing assigned tasks quickly.

* Passion for professional sports and an interest in digital media.

* Innovative and flexible thinker, comfortable suggesting solutions and willing to take risks

* Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines

* Committed to quality in everything you do.



NBC Universal is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer promoting diversity in the workplace. We invite and encourage response from women, persons of color, veterans and the disabled.
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