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If you’re a talented Web Developer looking to work on exciting projects with some big name brands for a dynamic digital agency in South Manchester, then there may be a place for you at DIGERATI\.

We’re currently recruiting for two positions:

1 - Front-end web developer [update: POSITION FILLED]
We’re looking for someone who can take a design and turn it into a W3C standards-compliant and accessible website. Good knowledge of XHTML, CSS and JavaScript is a must, and AJAX is a big plus. You should know at least enough PHP to be able to interface with a MySQL database, but also want to develop your PHP skills too.

2 - All-round web developer (expert-level PHP specialist)
We’re also after a developer who can do all of the above in their sleep (on a monday morning), and is also a dab-hand with object-oriented PHP. Only PHP ninjas need apply - you will be thoroughly tested! The job description is essentially the same as the above vacancy (see the full description below), plus the hardcore programming skills.

Just to clarify, these are not design positions, although having a good eye for design is always a plus.

Please send your CV and some recent examples of your work (these do not have to be commercial projects - they just need to be good) to me at marcus-dot-duffy-at-digerati-dot-info, and we’ll take it from there. Make sure you also send a little bit of narrative, explaining which bits you were responsible for.

Salary is negotiable depending upon experience.

No recruitment agencies please. No really - I mean it.

Read the full job description…

WEB DEVELOPER

Main role:

Production, modification and maintenance of web solutions for DIGERATI\ accounts, and helping us deliver a greater share of the future for our clients

Key responsibilities:

• Produce, modify or maintain web solutions using a variety of technologies
• Provide general technical solutions as required
• Work both in isolation and as part of a team with minimal supervision
• Work with programmers in implementing server-side code to produce technical, interactive and database-driven sites
• Provide accurate timing estimates for work based on verbal and written technical briefs
• Contribute to documentation (instructional, pitch and technical specification) where required
• Provide technical advice to other team members
• Liaise with clients, suppliers and colleagues in a professional and helpful manner
• Improve existing knowledge and acquire new skills through self-education, research and development, some of which may be outside of normal working hours
• Maintain a high awareness of industry issues and trends, particularly in regard to accessibility, usability, and emerging technologies, and keep team members informed as appropriate, with a view to incorporating these in future projects and staying ahead of the market
• Disseminate technical knowledge to the rest of the team wherever possible
• Actively contribute to discussions and brainstorming sessions as requested
• Ensure all projects are delivered on time and to the highest possible standard, working outside of normal office hours if required
• Attend client meetings if required
• Prioritise and manage your workload effectively
• Become involved in new business pitches as requested by the Business Unit Head or Technical Manager
• Undertake other such tasks as requested by the Business Unit Head, Technical Manager or Digital Account Managers
• Contribute to an environment that is conducive to producing breakthrough ideas
• Finally, but importantly, help make work fun!

Summary of Performance Monitoring Areas:

• Technical skills
• Quality and speed of work
• Level of self-progression and development
• Internal relationships and departmental contribution
• Communication skills
• Awareness of industry trends and issues, particularly those relevant to DIGERATI\ clients

Key attitude and personal characteristics:

• Have a proactive “can do” and “can think” approach to the job
• Demonstrate a passion for the web and seeing big ideas come to life
• Continuously challenge your own knowledge and experience boundaries
• Solutions-focussed
• Flexible
• Self-educating
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Passion and commitment to the job

Technical skills:

• Basic PHP to interface with MySQL
• Basic SQL language
• Knowledge of using command-line Linux systems
• Competent in HTML, XHTML, CSS (1 and 2) and appropriate editing tools
• Be able to demonstrate ability to hand-code W3C-valid XHTML and CSS
• JavaScript
• Developing cross-browser and cross-platform compatible solutions
• Experience in DHTML and AJAX techniques
• Good understanding of Web Accessibility and be able to demonstrate work that conforms to accessibility guidelines
• Knowledge of emerging web technologies
• Knowledge of using JavaScript frameworks to create rich interactive content desirable
• Knowledge of XML desirable
• Knowledge of Apache configuration desirable

The PHP specialist also needs:

• Object-oriented PHP5 to expert standard
• Expert SQL language

Inter-personal skills:

• Good verbal communication
• Ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical colleagues
• Good social skills and a team player
• Sense of humour
• Passionate and enthusiastic
• Reliable

Filed under: Recruitment on December 17th, 2007