Web Developer - PHP / SQL (LAMP)

Job Title Web Developer - PHP / SQL (LAMP)
Job Category Web / New Media
Skills Required Web Developer
Location Brighton
Job Description About Gamer Network:

Founded in 1999, Gamer Network Ltd (previously Eurogamer Network Ltd) publishes a range of video game websites including Eurogamer.net, the world's leading independent video games website with local editions in ten European languages
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The company also publishes market-leading trade resource GamesIndustry International and Outside Xbox, a video site dedicated to the Xbox community. It also represents several partner websites including VG247.com, RockPaperShotgun.com and NintendoLife.com. 

In addition to its online publications, Gamer Network produces live public events and trade shows including the Eurogamer Expo, the UK's largest gaming event; Rezzed, the PC and indie games show; and GameHorizon, the games industry conference. More info: www.gamer-network.net 

Job Profile: 

Due to our continued success and growth, we now require an experienced Web Developer to work as part of our in-house technology team on new and exciting projects, maintaining and extending our existing websites, and supporting our global editorial and sales teams. 

The ideal candidate will be a pragmatic, adaptable all-rounder with high standards, good diagnostic skills, and the ability to communicate clearly and with diplomacy. 

Required Skills and Experience: 

To be considered, you will need to demonstrate fluency with: 

  • PHP
  • SQL (specifically MySQL or PostgreSQL)
  • HTML, CSS
  • Manipulating XML with XSLT and DOM


We would also like to see experience with most of the following: 

  • SQL query optimisation
  • Javascript and common client-side libraries (jQuery, prototype)
  • Version control systems (preferably Git and/or SVN) in a team context
  • Deploying code on linux, working with bash/cron, etc.
  • Common web development patterns such as MVC


Desirable Skills and Experience: 

Experience of the following would also enhance your application but is not essential. 

  • Wordpress
  • Python
  • Memcache/Redis and caching techniques
  • Localisation
  • Responsive design


A strong academic background in Computer Science or a relevant subject is prefered, and an interest in videogames is highly beneficial.

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Please apply below, or for more information and to discuss the role in confidence, please contact James Grant:-  james.grant@eurogamer.net
Salary Based on Experience
Date posted 20/05/2013
Recruiter This job is advertised on behalf of Gamer Network using their internal reference Web Programmer.
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