Medium Weight Web Developer
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £30000 – £40000/annum
Andy File Associates Limited are working as a Recruitment Business on behalf of our client with regards this permanent position.
Required for our client who is a growing web development agency based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. Our client is urgently looking for Medium-Weight Web Developers to help them meet their needs.
About the Job
* In addition to reporting to and collaborating with senior developers as they complete projects, a developer of the desired ability should be able to formulate and execute simple projects without supervision (subject to the provision of a clear and complete brief)
o Developers at all levels might be expected to communicate directly with clients. The developer should be able to formulate proposals for distribution to clients subject to review and approval by senior staff
o In addition to our client’s own code base, the developer will use open source and proprietary platforms (e.g. Shopify, WordPress, Squarespace, Mailchimp and SendInBlue) to deliver websites and associated services for their clients. This will require the ability to translate data and other website collateral from one format to another
o Our client believes a variety of tasks is good for all, whilst they are a PHP/LAMP-oriented company, the developer should be able to exhibit some proficiency with all of the following:
* HTML 5, Javascript & CSS – they make extensive use of jQuery and knowledge of Javascript and OOP programming would be an advantage. o AJAX & JSON communication between server and client
* PHP – the developer should be well versed in the principles of OOP PHP programming and should have some familiarity with extended PHP libraries such as GD and Composer
* Template languages: Twig/Liquid/Dwoo/Smarty
* MySQL
* The developer should have some knowledge of DNS and will be expected to use a Plesk control panel to manage and deploy web services
o The developer will require fluency with Subversion. It is not complicated; it can be learned inpost. Experience with Git would be an advantage
o By default, our client will expect all code to function as intended. The developer is expected to have developed a systematic approach to interpreting and bug fixing existing code and their own. They also expect code to be readable and well documented – a developer at this level should be able to achieve this most of the time and, where they feel this is not being achieved, seek support in doing so
o A developer at this level should have an organised and informed approach to data and code security
About the Candidate
* A developer must have ability to fulfill a brief accurately within a given realistic deadline. A developer should have the confidence to seek support and help if, for any reason, they cannot do so.
* Any team member must be articulate, literate, numerate, personable and honest
* Whilst our client does much to minimise the team’s exposure to all data, they require a scrupulous, mature and responsible approach to their data and that of their clients
* They value a willingness to think and learn over vocational training in a narrow field of expertise, they value experience in post and a track record over formal qualifications:
o An ideal candidate would have degree-level education; this need not be in a directly related field
o A period of several years’ experience is required to demonstrate relevant facility and experience with the technologies they use
* All developers will be expected to maintain an interest in their field, demonstrating curiosity regarding relevant technology developments and trends. Our client would hope their experience to date will bring ideas, insights and knowledge that will contribute to the team and the company as a whole
* Everyone’s experiences differ and all may bring benefits unforeseen. Our client would hope all humans working for them will maintain an enthusiasm outside their field.
* Any developer working for our client is expected to have an enthusiasm for resolving problems. The ability to achieve this through code is obviously at the core of what we do … but the ability to spot and implement the best solution, whether it be code-, interface, procedure – or user experience-based is prized most of all.
Our client does not believe that the job should be the only thing in one’s life and they do not expect it to be the most important. But they see no reason why it shouldn’t be both rewarding and, most of the time, enjoyable. That technical competence and efficiency is required is a given; Our client is a company that aspires to work in an environment of trust, cheer and respect between team members, clients and everyone with whom they work. As a company they endeavour to extend these values to every member of their team and demand the same in return.
Benefits
Flexible working can be discussed at interview
We offer 25 days holiday per annum plus public holidays – with the expectation that some of this taken over the Christmas break when our offices are closed
Bonus scheme to all team members – a rising tide should float all boats
Whilst we do not as yet have a formal training programme, where any team member seeks it, we are happy to offer training where it contributes directly (or tangentially) to their role.
Our client is a company that aims to be of benefit to all. They are working to make their impact on the environment a positive one. They contribute to local community organisations. If a team member seeks time or resource to pursue causes important to them that reflect our client’s values, they would welcome the opportunity to support them
More Information
- Address Sheffield, South Yorkshire
