So yeah, the AWP blog has been a bit quiet lately, but only because we’ve been very busy working on some awesome new client websites and logos, and a brand new dedicated site to represent our wildly popular AWP Express service.

Speaking of Express, we’re on the hunt for web-savvy sales professionals to represent AWP while working with clients through our Express development process. Design or coding experience is not required, although a familiarity with web design in general is necessary. If you or anyone you know are interested in learning more about this exciting new opportunity please contact us.

Just for fun, here are some of the things we’re talking about this week (follow us on twitter to keep up with the latest). Every link is amazing, so you won’t be disappointed!

• From Tyler: Deep sidewalk art, Oregon Trail
• From Bryan: Calling All Fans of Near Disaster
• From Katy: I LEGO N.Y.
• From Chip: Coding Standards for CakePHP (amazing if you’re a developer)
  
• From Molly: Tilt-shifted photo from Molly’s trip Barcelona – Oh, and on a dare Molly devoured 15 consecutive cloves of garlic in a single sitting last week, and then proceeded to play drums with the AWP band. Woah!

Wanted: PHP Programmer

We’re looking for a programmer fluent in OO PHP to assist and lead projects for client-specific web application development.

Skills should include familiarity with the MVC code structure, comfort working with Object-Oriented PHP code, the ability to jump in and start using other people’s code, and past experience with some of the major open-source PHP software (WordPress, Vanilla, Drupal, CakePHP, etc).

The applicant needs to demonstrate their ability as an independent problem-solver, and their ability to work well with others. We put a high value on curiosity and inquisitiveness, and past experience demonstrating those is great to see.

We work almost exclusively with MySQL, so a basic familiarity with that is important as well.

Specific tasks for this position include:

- customizing pre-existing code bases for specific client needs
- leading development of custom web applications
- working with other programmers on longer term, internal development projects
- optimizing pre-existing code
- server customization and management
- ability to quickly learn and develop proficiency in new coding languages and frameworks.

Bonus Points for:

- Experience with CakePHP or Rails
- JQuery or similar OO Javascript Framework
- Any design or UI experience
- Degree in C.S. or related field (i.e. physics, math, biology, etc.)
- Fondness for cookies, coffee, and/or beer

This position is full-time or part-time and your physical presence in the office will be expected. Freelancers need not apply.

Please use our website contact form or reply to this posting on craigslist with your resume and portfolio.

Learn more about us at www.awpny.com.