Job Description
Web Programmer / Applications Programmer
About us:
At Midwest Dental Equipment & Supply, our goal is to provide customers with the best products and services the dental market has to offer. And we have remained true to that goal since the company was founded in 1988.
Matt and Karen LeVasseur began Midwest Dental Supply in their garage to provide area dental professionals with various products. Since that humble beginning, Midwest Dental has moved into its present 36,000-square-foot office/warehouse facility. It also operates equipment showrooms in Grand Prairie, Houston, Waco and Oklahoma City.
Midwest Dental employs a total of 88 people, including 20 outside sales reps, 7 customer service reps, 6 equipment sales reps, and 15 service technicians. Our physical coverage includes most of Oklahoma and Texas and our sales for 2008 topped $24 million.
Since joining the American Dental Cooperative in 1999, our product offering has grown to include Quala, Adec, Air Techniques, Gendex, Instrumentarium, KaVo, Midmark, Pelton & Crane, and Bien Air. These lines, along with Kodak, Kerr, Dentsply Caulk, Dentsply Professional, GC America, Heraeus Kulzer, Hufriedy, Miltex, 3M Espe, Omni, Premier, Coltene Whaledent, Axis and many others, provide our customers with a wide range of choices.
We are currently seeking a full-time Web Programmer / Applications Programmer.
Responsibilities of Web Programmer / Applications Programmer:
- Work on programming projects including Web-based applications, Web site enhancements, desktop applications, database-backed Web sites and automation of Web and administration processes.
- Participate in processes concerning the architecture of new applications to meet company needs.
- Code Web pages utilizing XHTML/HTML and CSS.
- Work in several programming languages including PHP, SQL, VB, Perl, ASP, Unix shell script, RunRev, and FileMaker Pro.
- Work with a variety of database systems including MySQL, SQL Server, Microsoft Access and FileMaker Pro. Work within a variety of database frameworks including ODBC and ADO.
- Responsible for working on multiple projects simultaneously as directed by management.
- Review, analyze and modify programming-related systems including documenting, designing, developing, testing, monitoring, and maintaining programs as specified by management.
- Work with Apache Web server on Linux and/or Microsoft IIS Web servers.
- Participate in review and company meetings concerning projects and programs.
- Responsible for meeting set goals and deadlines as determined by management.
HOURS:
This position provides a full-time work week (40 hours). Hours are 8am until 5pm Monday through Friday, with unpaid lunch.
Job Requirements
Web Programmer / Applications Programmer
Requirements for Web Programmer / Applications Programmer:
- A bachelor’s degree in a computer-related field is preferred, although not required as long as proven Web development experience and results are demonstrated.
- Advanced knowledge of standards-based XHTML and CSS coding (not just WYSIWIG).
- Advanced knowledge of programming languages including PHP, ASP, SQL, VB.
- Extensive experience in developing databases.
- Experience with both Microsoft and Linux operating systems.
- Experience with Web-based software applications.
- Above-average written and verbal communication skills.
- Web development related certifications highly desirable.
Benefits includes:
- Pay will vary based on amount of experience, school completion level, and certifications received.
- Company has employee healthcare & dental plan, 401(k), paid vacation time and paid sick leave.
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