Joomla Developer – Temporary 18 months

The Museum of Islamic Art, Doha – Qatar is now seeking an experienced Joomla Developer as part of a small team under the Head of Online Content. The post will support the Head of Online Content in managing the website, creating new content areas and exhibition microsites, adding new functionality and finding innovative ideas for web development.

The ideal candidate will have worked on Joomla websites, will be able to manage the back-end and build websites to match specific design specifications.

The post is full-time, based in Doha, and attracts a competitive salary and benefits package.

The Joomla Developer reports to the Head of Online Content and the Deputy Director Communications within the Communications Division of the museum.

Responsibilities include:

Take on the Joomla Super Administrator role.
Build websites to match design specifications.
Ensure all activities and developments meet deadlines.
Any other activity as described by the Head of online Content or Deputy Director Communications.

Requirements:

6+ years of relevant experience.
High level of experience expertise in creating Joomla websites.
Experience in customizing existing 3rd party components, modules, plug-ins.
High level of experience of Joomla 2.5
Demonstrated proficiency with HTML5, CSS3, PHP, MySQL, Javascript, web standards including accessibility and mobile web.
Experience in creating dynamic Joomla templates .
Excellent verbal communication skills in English.
Understand how Responsive Design can be applied to website building.
Experience and understanding of cross browser compatibility issues.
Understanding of accessibility issues.
Experience with e-commerce systems.
Accurate worker with excellent attention to detail.
A good eye for design.
Candidates without the requisite Joomla experience should not apply.

Applications by 30 December 2012 to miaadmin@qma.com.qa should include a covering letter, a full CV, and the names of two referees. Could you also please make reference to where or how you heard about this vacancy?