Web Developer

Job Description

The role is based in our growing digital team in Bristol, increasing our number to 26 designers, developers and visualisers nationwide. You will be working alongside the development lead on iPad applications, large scale websites and researching new technologies such as augmented reality and HTML 5.

We are looking for a talented developer, with extensive experience, who enjoys researching new technology and the buzz of a dynamic, fast-paced working environment.
As an in-house team at Atkins, one of the largest engineering and design firms in the world, the environment is fast, fulfilling and offers loads of scope for creativity.
So if you’re great at what you do, come and join us.

Requirements

We require an experienced Flash/ Javascript developer with proven experience in:

•ActionScript 3 / Flex SDK
•OOP
•Client-server communication
•HTML, XHTML, XML and CSS
•Javascript, jquery & AJAX

Experience with any of the following would be an advantage:

•Adobe creative suite
•Papervision3D/ Away3D
•Air and Mobile Air
•PHP

In addition, the successful candidate should demonstrate the following skills / experience:

•Be able to showcase an extensive portfolio of sites / applications
•An extensive level of experience of working in a similar role
•Excellent organisational skills and high attention to detail
•Ability to work within a team
•The ability to work under pressure, multi-task and have proven success in meeting tight deadlines
•Possess excellent interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will be:

•Responsible for designing, amending and implementing small and large scale digital initiatives
•You will be client facing so confidence is key
•Educating designers on development languages and techniques
•Use a high degree of technical & professional judgement in order to resolve design & technical challenges.
•Excellent attention to detail with technical and creative principles
•Designing / building mobile websites
•Ensure that the set up and coding of the site is clean and well documented, including good SEO, usability, WC3 and accessibility rules
•Building CMS-driven websites

Right to Work

The UK Government intends to reduce net migration to the UK by limiting the number of overseas workers from outside the EEA coming to the UK for employment. In line with this they have significantly reduced the number of Tier 2 (general) certificates of sponsorship available to Atkins for the employment of overseas workers from outside the EEA. On this basis we will unable to offer employment to any overseas workers from outside the EEA unless they have a right to work in the UK through an alternative scheme. This situation will apply until at least 31st March 2011.

Additional Information

When applying, please upload a CV and portfolio to support your application.
Training

Atkins develops individuals through a portfolio of training and development activities designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents.
Rewards and Benefits
Atkins’ competitive core benefits package includes:
•25 days paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and the ability to purchase up to 15 days additional leave or sell up to 5 days leave
•Contributory Pension Scheme, Atkins will match and double employee contributions
•Life Assurance Scheme
•Personal accident cover
•Childcare vouchers
•Professional fees paid
•Give as you earn - charity contributions
•Private medical insurance discount
•Employee Referral Bounty Scheme
•IT Related discounts
•Share incentive plan (after 6 months service)
•Bike4Work scheme – opportunity to benefit from tax and NI savings on a new bike used primarily to travel to work.
•Health Club Membership Discount – Corporate rates available on over 1,700 participating health clubs, spas and gyms.
•Leisure discounts – 15% off Virgin Experience Days, discounts available on Thomas Cook holidays, get between 25%- 50% off Merlin Entertainments (including Alton Towers, Madame Tussauds, Sea Life Centres etc)
•Employee Assistance Well-being Programme - 24 hour free confidential information and advice
•Sports and social activities – discounted theatre trips, local sports clubs and weekend breaks at great rates (not available at all locations)

Sound Byte

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