Web Developer
Location: Industria West, Johannesburg
 
A dynamic, creative developer with a passion for excellence and an expert on expanding and maintaining content-rich, frequently updated websites. Must be able to conceptualise and research web-based solutions to business and operational challenges and requirements. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team and report directly to the Digital Editor.
 
Requirements:

• Excellent knowledge and experience of PHP, HTML, HTML5, CSS, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery and AJAX.
• Knowledge and experience of the WordPress (CMS) (writing themes and plugins)
• Version control systems (GIT/Subversion).

Advantageous

• Knowledge of wire-framing
• Twitter Bootstrap
• Website performance optimisation
• SEO
• Knowledge of Linux hosting environments
• Knowledge of Adobe Programs (Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign)
• Mobile App Development
• Basic knowledge of digital advertising
• Social media integration

 
Responsibilities:

• Maintain website back-end and front-end
• Develop new website functionality
• Assist in growing website traffic and revenue
• Conceptualise digital solutions for editorial and advertisers and, in co-operation with the Digital Editor and advertising department, ensure proper placement of ads and content