Front-End Web Developer

We are not actively recruiting right now, but this is the type of person that we are interested in...

The role:
We are interested in enthusiastic and proactive CSS HTML Front End Web Developer to join our development team and work across our outstanding client portfolio and contribute to a dynamic web development environment.

The ideal candidate will possess at least two years commercial experience of HTML CSS development and be competent with CSS2 and non-table interface architecture.

A passion for web design is essential -- you must want to produce the best HTML/CSS web sites and want to continuously push the boundaries. You will be self-motivated and able to work under pressure with occasional long hours.

Our software is delivered to our clients as a service, which means that this role sits within a working commercial environment so is extremely varied. It includes an element of maintentance and user support for delivered work alongside new development projects.

Core skills:
* Significant commercial experience working in a Web design and build role
* HTML/XHTML - highly proficient in creating web sites from designs, considering SEO best practices
* Thorough knowledge of CSS 2.1, with knowledge of CSS 3 advantageous
* Experience of working with JavaScript frameworks, particularly jQuery/jQuery UI
* Ability to use graphic applications to build required designs/ graphics (Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator)
* Excellent knowledge of browser compatibility issues, accessibility practices and standards compliance
* Experience designing html emails
* Strong attention to detail
* Good written and verbal communication skills are a must

Experience of JavaScript frameworks (jQuery/Prototype etc) would be an advantage but is not mandatory.

The candidate:
* Self-motivated and able to work under pressure
* Prepared to work long hours and occasional weekends
* Enthusiastic and immersed in the web
* A person who is happy to work as part of a very, very busy team
* A strong desire to learn

If our company interests you then send your cv with examples of your work to jobs@widearea.co.uk

No agencies please