Description
UI Developer/Programmer - Javascript/CSS/HTML/Ajax - Senior
6 months Contract - Dublin City Centre - Start ASAP - Euros per day all inclusive
Skills: UI, User Interface, software development, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, Ajax, jQuery, jQuery UI
DESCRIPTION
We require a Senior UI Developer, for a key role in the design and development of our newest learning management platform. This is a greenfield development project using the latest versions of many JavaScript and CSS libraries.
This is a key development role requiring very strong technical and communications skills. The Senior UI Developer will be responsible for design and development of key components of the system, collaborating with a team of business analysts, graphic designers and external developers.
This is a hands on development role and requires a strong software development background. Very strong JavaScript and CSS skills are essential, with an emphasis on Ajax development and use of JavaScript frameworks such as Backbone, jQuery and jQuery UI. Experience of the eLearning sector would be an advantage. Exposure to and knowledge of automated UI testing techniques and interfacing with a QA department as part of any major software development project is expected.
The Senior UI Developer position will report directly to the Engineering Lead and is located in our Dublin office.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL
* Experienced software developer with broad understanding of all aspects of software development.
* Experience of agile development processes.
* Ability to influence technical discussions and provide technical leadership.
* Ability to anticipate problems and take decisive action, giving regard to the impact on other project teams, development partners and stakeholders.
* Ideal candidate will have 5+ years' hands on industry experience in UI development roles.
* Very strong JavaScript, JSON and use of JavaScript frameworks such as jQuery, jQuery UI and Backbone.
* Very strong HTML and CSS skills.
* Very strong Ajax experience.
* Must be experienced in object based JavaScript and have worked on single page web applications in the past.
* Experience in building a library of reusable UI widgets.
* Experience of UI Unit Testing frameworks such as QUnit and TestSwarm.
* Experience in developing web applications for cross browser, internationalisation and accessibility.
* Experience in developing websites that can be used on mobile devices.
* Experience of RESTful services.
DESIRABLE
* Knowledge of oData
* Experience in development of online educational systems is highly desired
If interested and available for this role, please forward me your updated CV.