Web Developer and Front-end Developer at a Start-up Online Communications Company

A start-up Online Communications Company, operational for one year with the aim of being the foremost online communications company in Africa. Services include developing Web and Mobile Applications, Website development, Brand Conceptualization, online consultancy, internet marketing and Social Media Management.

We look to expansion and will be recruiting to fill the position below:
 
Job Title: Web Developer and Front-end Developer (Full-Time)

Location: Ogba, Lagos.

Job Description

• Will be a member of the team majorly as the backend developer but working closely with front-end developer and other affiliate companies we are involved with.

Responsibilities

• To build simple, beautiful and consistent user experiences for our web applications.
• The primary job responsibility for the web application developer position is to provide PHP/JavaScript programming and database design functionality for web applications.
• Design, program, and deliver web/local development projects (PHP, .NET, C#, and related platforms) within designated schedules and budgets.
• Support development of projects from inception through alpha/beta testing and final delivery
• The ability understand the development and creative/design cycles for Product Development
• Act as a go-to person within technical area of expertise
• Design and implementation of web applications, specialising in the user interface
• Perform hands-on software development tasks, such as prototyping, feature development, bug fixing, unit testing and writing automated functional tests
• Liaise with the product architect and developers on software design, dependencies and code maintainability
• Develop database-driven Web interfaces for rapid, real-time information sharing.
• Develop external Web portals allowing users to input and retrieve accurate information.

Skills / Attributes Required:

• Experience building Ajaxified web apps
• Experience building and maintaining front-end code for dynamic modern web applications.
• 2 - 6 years in a professional front-end centric web development role
• Ability to understand creative and project briefs
• Ability to accurately estimate the scope and effort required to deliver complex technical projects
• Significant, demonstrated ability to develop and maintain complex solutions within at least one of the following interactive/rich-media platforms:
• Entire LAMP vertical (Linux, Apache, mySQL, PHP)
• Project experience in the following development methodologies:
• Application design patterns
• OOP/object-oriented development approach
• Use of platform extensions, industry libraries
• Industry-related knowledge of browser client development
• HTML 5, CSS3, JavaScript, Ajax, jQuery
• Understanding of browser compatibility issues and platform characteristics
• Direct industry experience working in coordination with front-end developers
• Ability to work with interactive requirements-providing external data through multiple means (XML, JavaScript, web services) and guidance on data usage

Qualifications

• Candidate should possess a BSc. HND, or OND in a related discipline and years of experience
• Professional certification will be an added advantage.
• Proven Web and Database Development experience
• In depth PHP, Ajax, JavaScript, CSS and HTML5 knowledge
• Strong database knowledge specifically SQL Server and MySQL
• Graphical Design skills using Fireworks or Photoshop would be an added advantage.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient and a team player.
• Not more than 28 years.

Application Closing Date
1st July, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their your CV's to: [email protected] with the position you are applying for as the title of your mail.

Note: Kindly send in links to the website that you have worked on before now. If not, your application will not be considered.