Senior Web Developer
Bloubergstand, Cape Town
Salary highly negotiable
 
If you have the determination to succeed, believe in power of teamwork and open communication, are passionate and thrive on diversity, collaboration and caffeine, we would love to hear from you.
 
You will be part of a highly skilled innovative Web Development Team specializing in various development projects for digital media (web, mobi, application) and social media clients, partners and channels. You will report to the Development Manager and work alongside the Client Services and Design Teams on multiple concurrent projects.
 
Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years solid hands-on development experience
• Solid understanding and experience with C# / Object Orientated Development
• SQL database design, configuration and performance tuning
• Microsoft.NET Framework 4.0 or higher
• ASP.NET
• Microsoft SQL Server 2005 or higher
• Web Services
• XML
• HTML (including HTML5)
• CSS (including CSS3)
• Own transport & valid driver's license
• JavaScript, AJAX, JQuery
• Experience with cross-browser compatibility including Internet Explorer rendering issues and solutions
• Experience integrating front-end with back-end functionality.
• Knowledge of Web Standards and user-oriented design
• Planning, designing and development of scalable back-end systems
• A high level of skill and experience with layouts and implementing front-end design
• Ability to research emerging technologies and identify possible applications
• Given the nature of the market, requirements may change and are inevitably subject to constant amendments and realignment, which will be expressed to you accordingly.

 
Advantageous:

• Development Experience at a Digital Agency or WASP especially advantageous
• Solid understanding and experience with PHP5
• Experience with WordPress or other PHP based frameworks and/or CMS's
• An understanding of Linux
• Other Database Architecture Experience / Knowledge e.g. MySQL, PostgreSQL

 
Personal Skills / Attributes:

• You will be expected to have excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), time management skills, self-management skills, be proficient in English, be enthusiastic, committed and dynamic and be able to work within a team environment (but also excel with minimal supervision). You will be expected to work on multiple concurrent projects (under pressure to constant deadlines) to consistently meet client expectations.
• Process Driven (SDLC) / Methodical
• High dedication to succeed / ambitious
• Calm, collected and professional nature / well-rounded
• Keen Risk Management Skills
• Out-of-box approach
• Up to date on industry news, events, technology and tools (tips, tricks & methodologies)
• Follow Best Practices
• Performs in a Team or Autonomous
• Able to perform in a high-pressure environment
• Meticulous Reporting & Communication Skills
• Balanced Self-Management and Time Management
• Confident, conscientious, competent, compliant and consistent
• An ability to communicate effectively with colleagues
• Must have a passion for and participate in all things online
• Able to multitask in a demanding environment
• A good ability to calmly deliver work on time, per spec in a high pressure, high output, deadline driven environment
• A high level of attention to detail
• An ability to drive new concepts and ideas