Web Front End Developer Job
Overall Purpose of Role:
We have an opening for a dynamic and experienced individual to work as a Front End Web Developer. The Front-End Web Developer will be part of a team responsible for the development of Javascript, XHTML, and CSS for websites that use web-service applications, primarily in PHP using Apache and Linux.
You will be required to be based in Dublin for a significant portion of this contract. Please only apply if this is possible.
Responsibilities / Accountabilities:
* Responsible for design and implementation of top notch Web User Interfaces
* Responsible for the delivery and management of each stage in the project lifecycle of web applications, front-end interfaces and framework components
* Will be responsible for developing production-level code, as well as proof-of-concepts and prototypes
* You will work primarily with XHTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP (procedural and object-oriented design), dynamic content retrieval, performance optimization, unit testing, and debugging techniques
* You will be working within a Linux open-source environment that communicates with Windows based servers
* Writing standards-compliant complex CSS, XHTML, AJAX, JavaScript, within a small group in a start-up development environment
Skills / Experience Required:
* Strong command of JavaScript, CSS, HTML/XHTML, AJAX, PHP, MySQL, MS SQL Server
* Strong ability to integrate front-end designs with back-end systems
* Strong understanding of Usability, Human Computer Interaction, and Design Guidelines
* Full knowledge of cross platform display issues between major browsers and platforms
* Ability to work with a team and follow established creative direction
* The ideal candidate will have a BSc/MSc or equivalent with 2+ years of relevant web programming experience
* Must be fluent with Linux
* Excellent analytical and programming skills
The following, while not essential, are highly desirable:
* Expert Javascript knowledge specifically of the library JQuery
* Knowledge of and experience publishing and parsing semantic XHTML
* Flash with action scripting
All applications must be submitted with html, css and javascript code samples (PHP, Actionscript or ruby a plus). Applications not fulfilling these requirements will not be considered.