Description
Job Title: Web DeveloperLocation: Colchester
To Start: ASAP
Salary: Up To £35K
The role:
My client is currently looking for a Web Developer to join their Digital Media Agency based in Colchester. The successful candidate will responsible for the layout, visual appearance, usability, maintenance and development of existing company websites, as well as the building of new sites to fit in with their objectives and campaigns in a fast paced, results driven environment.. A Successful candidate for this role must possess skills in Perl and HTML5
Responsibilities:
* Responsible for providing web development services, ensuring that websites are developed in line with client expectations and attractive to the target users, have a logical navigation system, strong functionality and optimisation and have all the features required
* Build, develop and maintain client and company websites, micro sites and landing pages in line with defined branding and web standards, ensuring a fast turnaround and sector leading capabilities that visibly demonstrate software domain leadership.
* Use excellent communication skills to establish and understand design briefs in order to meet web requirements and effectively minimising turnaround time.
* Work with the Graphic Designer on the design and development of client and company web pages, including graphics, animation and functionality to ensure delivery of a high quality web service to customers.
* Deliver projects and web initiatives to a high standard and to meet tight deadlines, thus delivering a high return on investment.
* Communicate and enforce coding standards to ensure the consistent delivery of high quality services to our customers.
* Ensure that sites are tested for functionality in different browsers and at different resolutions to ensure maximum visibility and access to the website.
* Create online surveys, submission forms, campaign codes, campaign landing pages so that all digital responses can be tracked and reported for continuous improvement.
* Implement media content on the website, ensuring it is continually updated and refreshed, promoting increasing usage statistics and relevancy.
* Monitor web server and site technical performance to easily recognise system deficiencies, investigate, analyse and document reported defects and implement effective solutions to ensure that a high standard of service is maintained at all times.
Characteristics of the candidate:
* Qualification at Higher Education Level in a IT related discipline or relative industry experience;
* Expert Knowledge of PHP/PERL and at least one additional structured programming language;
* Proficiency in HTML and possess knowledge of Java Script & CSS;
* Proven experience and expertise in web development;
* Experience of working in a commercial environment, ideally delivering web solutions;
* Ability to interpret written requirements and technical specifications documents;
* Ability to code software according to standards and design guidelines;
* Knowledge of database architecture and design
* Excellent communication skills;
* A commitment to quality and a thorough approach to work;
* Creative flair with enthusiasms for new ideas and concepts;
* Drive and enthusiasm with the ability to manage and co-ordinate multiple projects;
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