Know PHP? Want to work by the SF ballpark?

A good friend of mine is looking for some PHP wizards. The startup is interesting, the people are smart, and the location rocks (right next to the San Francisco Giants ballpark, where I used to live). See if the following matches you (or someone you know), and if so ping me and I’ll get you introduced.

And for you Java guys that read my blog (most of you): don’t be put off by PHP. Remember, Resin can run PHP now, and so there is an opportunity to mix Java and PHP if it makes sense.

Who We Are
LicketyShip is a technology startup angel backed by some of the brightest minds in the Silicon Valley . Named a Top 5 Startup by Fortune Magazine, LicketyShip aims to deliver items consumers order online in 2 hours, direct from retail stores.

Here’s a brief article that describes what we’re up to:
www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/11/kozmo-nostalgia-try- licketyship /

Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for 1 exceptionally talented PHP Programmer/Designer to join us in our quest to change the face of e-commerce. The warrior we’re looking for will not be just an employee – he will become the 5th member of a tight-knit team.

If you consider yourself one of the best PHP Programmer/Designers on earth, have a fire burning deep within you to be part of a meaningful, successful company, and want to be a member of a strong, dedicated team just as passionate about technology as you, then this may be the only job you’ll ever have to apply for.

Our Lifestyle
Our homebase is the infamous Third Floor at 625 2nd St. in San Francisco , just across from the ballpark in the South Beach/South Park area. Some of our good friends and neighbors are VideoEgg, Ruby Red Labs, Spot DJ, Odeo, and Buzz Logic.

Startup life is a blast - we go out together, eat many meals together, and even occasionally hit the punching bag together (best company purchase we’ve ever made) :-p

We work like a family, and we’re all in it for the same reason - we absolutely LOVE what we do, and we wake up every morning excited about what the new day will bring.

Your Job

• Be an active co-owner of the company, have daily input in strategy and technology decisions
• Design, build and improve a front-end web system that will be seen and used by millions

Your Skills

• Master of PHP & MySQL
• Master of HTML & CSS
• Master of Photoshop (& Illustrator a bonus)
• Expertise in AJAX
• Proven success in developing large-scale applications
• Willingness to work with us late hours!
• Ability to leap tall buildings in a single bound
• College Degree in Computer Science or equivalent, Masters, PhD a major plus

Next Step
If this job sounds like its for you, send your resume to: mydreamjob@licketyship.com SUBJECT: I Am A PHP Warrior. Or just leave a comment on this blog or email me at plightbo@gmail.com and I’ll get you in touch.