Web Developer - Brighton (ID: 3GN6LJKt)

Due to growth, we are now looking to recruit a skilled web developer who can take our sites to the next level. This is a fabulous opportunity to be part of an energetic company that provides great learning, a fun atmosphere, modern, centrally based offices, and the chance to broaden your skill set. We host regular team nights, have a great working vibe and generally have a work hard play hard attitude

We are a privately owned, small, but forward-thinking and energetic B2B media company that operates out of offices in the vibrant seaside city of Brighton, where the full-time office-based role is located.

Our business produces a number of high-level media solutions that include conferences, awards, webinars, networking events, and community-based content. We deliver our solutions here in the UK and in North America. All events and content are targeted at 3 niches within the IT sector.

Web Developer Requirements

• This rare opportunity will suit an energetic and commercially minded, confident and forward-thinking individual who has very strong time management skills, project management skills, and an extensive working knowledge of Adobe product suites as well as WordPress, HTML, and CSS, and modern frameworks.
• Working closely with in a tight-nit team and reporting to the head of design and production, this is a central role to the business as all products derive from our sites.
• Sometimes a very loose or vague brief will be provided, but the right individual will be excited by this as they can use their creativity and innovation to deliver ever-changing concepts that keep the view of the business and products sharp, slick and cutting edge.
• Strong project management, planning, and organisational skills are required as this is a pivotal role in a small company. As such, excellent communication skills and the ability to play a key part in the team are essential.

Key tasks of the web developer are:

• WordPress website design and updates
• Ability to build sites from scratch
• Develop and maintain responsive web applications using modern frameworks and libraries.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Write clean, maintainable code while adhering to industry best practices.
• Integrate data from various back-end services and databases, including MySQL.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Troubleshoot and debug applications to optimise performance.
• Utilise project management tools such as Jira to track progress and manage tasks.
• Implement APIs for seamless data exchange between client and server.
• Server management and communication with ISP and technical delivery partners
• Attendance at events to include awards and conferences in the UK, India, and Canada, when required

Web Developer Key skills:

• A strong working knowledge of WordPress, HTML and CSS, MySQL
• Strong time management and planning skills
• Creative flair and attention to detail
• Excellent time management and the ability to multitask and work to deadlines
• Team player
• Determined self-starter with drive, ambition, positive attitude, and strong commercial awareness
• Ability to meticulously manage and deliver multiple sites to tight deadlines
• A company thinker with a passion for design
• Excellent presentation skills at the highest level
• Sound understanding and solid track record in a B2B media environment
• Ability to work hands-on, multitask, and be a good problem solver
• Educated to degree level or equivalent

We are moving forward, and our product offering is growing. For any individual who wants to benefit from a work-hard/play-hard environment, while adding to their skill set and climbing the professional ladder, we would love to hear from you.

Unfortunately, we can only consider applications from those who already have the right to live and work in the UK and speak and write English fluently.

All interviews will take place at our offices in Brighton, where the role is located

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person (Full Time Office Based)

Position: Web Developer  -  Job Type: Full-time  -  Salary: £35,000.00 per year

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