PHP driven Content Management System

We are looking for a very experienced and reliable advanced PHP programmer to provide on-going work which includes remote technical support assistance to our existing customers currently using our in-house PHP based Content Management System (CMS). THIS POSITION IS ONLY FOR ADVANCED PROGRAMMERS HENCE IF YOU ARE NEW TO WEB DEVELOPMENT PLEASE DO NOT APPLY!! -------------------------------- You must possess the following skills: -------------------------------- 1) Ability to develop websites using PHP and a general skill on Red Hat Linux based web servers. 2) Advance coding of customers new and existing websites 3) Configure Payment gateways to support CMS and other websites 4) Support customers websites currently using our in-house Content Management System 5) Re-code existing PHP based Content Management System for ease of use and administration at a later date. 6) Manage customers support request using an online helpdesk system 7) Administer RedHat Linux Web servers -------------------------------- Other desired skills (but not critical): -------------------------------- 1) Ability to use Macromedia Dreamweaver 2) Design using Illustrator and Photoshop 3) Ability to use Macromedia Flash All work will be undertaken remotely hence we would need to establish a very strict, reliable and fast communication mechanism with the front as part of the in-house team. -------------------------------- Remuneration: -------------------------------- On-going hence would need to negotiate rates etc. -------------------------------- Portfolio: -------------------------------- Would need to see previous projects you have worked on with references if possible ## Deliverables 1) Security: This position would require us to have a security of your identity. Freelancer would need to have access to important password protected servers and hence we would require a form of official identity and if possible a local authorities authentication of your identity (such as Passport, Drivers license, Police report etc): * You will also be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement. * Detail list and description of all work to be carried out will be agreed in writing including deliverables before commencement of work * Projects will vary from time-to-time hence a very thorough understanding of PHP based programming would be ideal 2) Complete and fully-functional working program(s) and codes in executable form as well as complete source code of all work done) 3) Deliverables must be in ready-to-run condition, as follows: a)? Deliverables must be installed by the Coder in ready-to-run condition on our web servers. b) A software? installation package that will install the software in ready-to-run condition on the platform(s) specified in this bid request or other related project agreement (as may vary for each project) 4) All deliverables will be considered "work made for hire" under U.K. Copyright law. We MUST receive exclusive and complete copyrights to all work purchased. (No GPL, GNU, 3rd party components, etc. unless all copyright ramifications are explained AND AGREED TO by us on the site per the coder's Legal Agreement). 5) Full documentation of all codes including copyrights must be assigned to us for other developers to understand the application(s). 6)All Exclusive copyright must be assigned to 'us' with programmer not reference this project or any other project carried out by buyer as part of portfolio 7) Work carried out on our behalf CANNOT and MUST NOT be displayed on any 3rd party websites, print media, distributed electronically and so on other than media's that belong to us. ## Platform -------------------------------- Website Visitors: -------------------------------- Operating System: Any Web Browser: Any -------------------------------- Website Administrators: -------------------------------- Operating System: Windows, MacOS or Linux Web Browser: Internet Explorer 5.5 for maximum functionality, other browsers must work -------------------------------- Server Requirements: -------------------------------- Operating System: Windows NT or above, or Linux Scripting Support: PHP 4.3.10 or higher with GD Library enabled Database Support: MySQL 3.23 or higher