ESSENTIAL SKILLS
CMS JOOMLA
• Expertise in Joomla 1.0, 1.5 installation, administration, template development.
• Should have executed atleast 10 comprehensive JOOMLA based Projects as a Senior Developer.
• Should have executed atleast 3 Joomla projects with Components like VirtueMart, Community Builder etc.
• Expertise in Joomla custom Component (MVC based) Development with atleast 3 custom components with FrontEnd/Admin interfaces.
• Should have implemented custom JavaScript functionality using standard JS libraries in JOOMLA.
• Must have developed atleast 3 validated xhtml/css template from Photoshop Mockups.
• Active working experience of other Open Source CMSes like Drupal, oscommerce etc.
PHP/My SQL
• Solid knowledge and Proficiency in PHP programming based on OOPS approach and MVC patterns.
• Experience of designing multiple table database queries on RDBMS like MySQL etc.
JAVASCRIPT
• Expertise in AJAX concepts.
• Working knowledge of JavaScript libraries like jQuery, Prototype, ExtJS, MooTools etc.
XHTML / CSS
• Expert Hand coding skills with developing table less layouts.
• Understanding of Browser compatibilities and standard Compliances (web 2.0 standards).

DESIRED SKILLS
• Knowledge of Linux & Apache
• Acquaintance with Rapid Application Development Frameworks like Zend Framework, CakePHP, CodeIgnitor
• Willing to take bottom line responsibility and deliver high quality output.
• Should have ability to search/customize/code solutions for various business problems.
• Creative capability and willingness to learn and engage with new technologies.
• Problem solver mentality
• Should be able to assist/train Intermediate/Junior programmers.
• Strong passion for good UI / graphics design