We are looking for a motivated PHP developer with strong problem solving skills to join our
team. You will be a part of a creative team that is responsible for all aspects of the on-going
software development from the initial specification, through to developing, testing and
launching.
Required:
3+ years experience
Skill level:
Mid / Senior
Employment type:
Permanent
Location:
Remote / Hybrid (Joburg)
Your
requirements
3+ years’ experience
HTML 5
PHP
MYSQL
JQuery
Javascript
CSS/CSS3 for front end templating
Source control (GIT, SVN etc.)
SEO and UX understanding
Good understanding of responsive web design and a mobile first approach to development
Strong portfolio of work
Clean coding methods
Must be able to code own responsive template from PSD
Troubleshoot, test, maintain the core product software & databases
Contribute in all phases of the development lifecycle
Your
key
responsibilities
Advise on optimisation tactics / best practice
Ability to work in a team
Good at pro-actively identify and implement new ideas/solutions
Great communication skills
Improving the quality and functionality of our existing systems
Monitoring and analysing our software under real-world, production conditions
Evaluating new technologies for their feasibility and usefulness
Collaborating with other development teams and freelancers
Continually growing, learning, and sharing as we strive to keep pushing our technical boundaries
Manage your own time well and meet deadlines
A
little
bit
about
you
Advise on optimisation tactics / best practice.
A strong visual eye and understanding of design concepts is necessary
Perspective on frontend (and backend) technologies and their impact on the design process
Converting custom designs to code for WordPress.
Frontend and backend (if possible) coding
Ensuring browser and device compatibility
Carrying out maintenance on existing WordPress sites
You have experience with modern web programming languages
Passionate about learning and continuous improvement
Up-to-date with technology
Solid troubleshooting skills
Brownie
points
- Not required, but advantageous
Project Management
Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop / Adobe Illustrator
Understanding SEO
Understanding of different CMS platforms such as WordPress, Drupal, Joomla and Umbraco
You have an appreciation for testing and automation.
AngularJS
LESS / SASS Experience
Grunt / Gulp Experience
Linux
Twitter Bootstrap
Terms
of
contract
8:00 to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. The schedule is ‘deadline-driven’ i.e. on occasions when deadlines are tight, work may be required outside these hours
15 working days paid leave per annum
Employment will be subject to an initial 5-month trial period whereby performance will be appraised and reviewed
