Web Developer

Barrel is an interactive agency in New York. We are a nimble team of designers, developers, and strategists. We create websites and web applications for our clients with a focus on exceptional user interface and user experience design. For more information, visit our site at www.barrelny.com.

Job Description
We are seeking a talented and passionate web developer to join our team of designers, developers and strategists. We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic, driven, and loves to solve problems. 

You have:   

• a desire to create best-in-class products and stay on top of the latest web technologies    
• a good sense of design and an eye for the details  
• a positive attitude and love working with a team  
• excellent written and verbal communication skills   
• the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects with strict deadlines
• high level of self-management and organizational skills

Required Skills

• Expertise with HTML5/CSS3 coding in all browsers
• Experience with LESS/SASS
• Expertise with mobile optimization/responsive coding
• Keen interest in learning new languages
• Respect of industry-accepted standards, specifications and best practices
• Ability to learn new development techniques as needed
• PHP MVC frameworks (CodeIgnitor, CakePHP, Lithium, Laravel, etc)
• MySQL (noSQL and other relational/non-relational databases a plus)
• Linux servers
• Working with and understanding the importance of S3 / CDNs
• Custom Google Analytics implementations
• DevOps: understanding of server and cluster structures and deployments 
• Ability to implement optimization, scaling and caching techniques
• Understanding of 3rd party API integration

Additional Information
We have a very tight-knit culture that values openness, constant communication, and a sense of humor. No matter your level of skill, we look first and foremost for cultural fit.