June 21, 2009

PHP Developer

COMPANY INTRODUCTION
Vopium A/S (www.vopium.com) is a publicly traded company financially backed by ENEX Group and other investors.

Vopium was founded in 2006. The idea of making expensive international calls much cheaper fast became a reality with the help of skilled engineers and software developers in Pakistan. Vopium was launched in a test version in 2007 after only a year's development. Without any marketing Vopium had, within a couple of months, almost 3000 active test users.

Vopium is the first Pakistani entity that is listed on NYSE Euronext Stock Exchange (one of the largest in the world). Vopium is the winner of the Frost & Sullivan 2009 European Mobile VoIP Technology Innovation Award.

JOB DESCRIPTION
· Working with the team of creative software engineers to improve the existing software and develop new applications built around mobile communications.
· Identifying design patterns and coordinating with team members to maximize code reusability
· Writing code and ensuring adherence to development standards, processes and best practices within the team
· Assist with the development of procedures and processes toĆ  improve operational efficiency.
· Facilitate in establishment of best practices related to software engineering
· Conducting research on tools, technologies, domains and solutions relevant to the assigned product(s) and/or project(s)

REQUIRED SKILLS
· At least bachelors in Computer Sciences or Computer Systems Engineering
· Minimum 5 years practical experience in software engineering, including analysis and design
· Strong skills in web application components such as PHP, SOAP, Apache and MySQL
· Working knowledge of Linux
· Experience with Web Services a plus
· Ability to think in objects and patterns
· Strong problem solving abilities and out of the box thinking
· Excellent communication and team skills
· Ability to multi-task meeting multiple deadlines

WE OFFER
We offer competitive result-oriented remuneration packages and bonus schemes, a combination of professional challenge and personal development, stable work environment, flexible working hours, employment benefits and long-term growth opportunity to dedicated professionals. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Interested applicants should forward their resumes at the following email address
jobs@vopium.com
(Please don't forget to mention the position in the subject line)