Web Developer

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Digital Catapult is hiring an experienced Web Developer responsible for the development and delivery of web solutions. This is a role for a full stack engineer with strong experience in web front end technologies. You will be responsible for end-to-end delivery of smaller web projects, working with UX and devops specialists as well as product managers. For larger projects you will work with a team including software engineers, data scientists and architects.

You should be experienced at creating responsive, secure and robust cross-platform web interfaces, working with APIs, managing build tools, testing frameworks and source control workflow, creating full stack solutions using languages such as Python or PHP, working with Wordpress themes and plugins, creating or adjusting graphical assets.

Projects will be very varied and will range in duration from a few weeks to several months and you will be working on multiple projects simultaneously. You will be working on collaborative projects with start-ups, other national and international organisations, interested communities. Within this role you will gain exposure to many of the latest topics and technologies such as blockchain and smart contracts, internet of things, virtual and augmented reality.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

                                                                                                     Develop a variety of web interfaces and systems to support Digital Catapult projects. Recent examples have included registration and provisioning for a new experimental but high-profile low-power Internet of Things network, the front end for a "smart contract" blockchain service for games developers, and the Building Data Exchange, providing building performance data for architects and engineers.

                                                                                                     You will work closely with our UX, devops, product management, marketing and technologist teams, so clear communication, attention to detail and time management are important

                                                                                                     As we are a small team you’ll often need to take the engineering lead and provide creative input to find solutions. The work will include both high quality tested live applications as well as quick prototypes

                                                                                                     You will ensure that the websites and apps are designed and produced to a high standard, according to best practices for usability, performance and structure, and that code and systems are well documented and easy to manage

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

Technical Capabilities and Experience

                                                                                                     Expert in front end web development for desktop and mobile devices: HTML 5, CSS 3 / L4, JavaScript.

                                                                                                     Good software engineering skills: able to architect and structure projects, particularly with JavaScript, Python, PHP; experience with REST APIs

                                                                                                     Proficient in developing and implementing responsive interfaces.

                                                                                                     Good command of JavaScript frameworks, including Angular.js, React.js, JQuery, Bootstrap, Foundation etc.

                                                                                                     Experience of WordPress custom theme and plugin development

                                                                                                     Comfortable with the software lifecycle using git, front end build, testing and automation tools

                                                                                                     Experience working in an agile project management environment

                                                                                                     Able to perform basic server setup and maintenance on AWS; comfortable with Linux command line

                                                                                                     Proficient with front end performance and security with experience from higher traffic sites

Desired:

                                                                                                     Experience in using Omnigraffle and Adobe Creative Cloud for Enterprises, including file sharing and versioning, design asset libraries and CSS export features.

                                                                                                     Commercial experience in developing and implementing real time data-driven visualisations based with D3.js and similar frameworks

Behavioural Competencies

                                                                                                     Outstanding interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

                                                                                                     Pro-active and self-confident, adaptable and able to cope with ambiguity, changing and evolving priorities whilst being able to identify new opportunities.

                                                                                                     Excellent analytical and reasoning skills

                                                                                                     Excellent problem solving and multi-tasking skills, with a creative and flexible attitude

                                                                                                     Very collaborative working style; desire and ability to share ideas

WORKING CONDITIONS

                                                                                                     Location: Central London

                                                                                                     Travel: Very little

To apply please click the APPLY button now.

Apply by 18th December!

Key Words: Web Developer, FrontEnd, Front End Developer, HTML, CSS, Javascript, Software Engineering.