Junior Front End Developer, Warwick, Sheffield

Junior Front end developer

We are looking for a Junior Front end developer to help develop and maintain a range of interactive web sites for new and existing clients.

Applicants should have experience writing custom HTML, CSS, and a solid grasp of JavaScript as well as Adobe creative suite programs, mainly Photoshop. Expertise in writing semantic, modular front end code using HTML5, CSS3, and W3C coding practices a must. Understanding of the concepts of progressive enhancement, mobile first (RWD) and future friendly design highly encouraged. Experience with Front end frameworks such as Bootstrap also desirable.

You will be working with around 20 others in a long established team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about web design and development and is looking for commercial experience and the chance to work with a team.

Core technical Skill set;

• HTML
• CSS
• Javascript
• Version control

The key responsibilities;

• Writing custom front end code in a microsoft environment
• Browser testing, debugging and performance optimization
• Some image editing with Photoshop and saving images optimally for the web.
• Great attention to detail and solid grasp of the aesthetics of good web design
• A firm good grasp of SEO / SEM best practices
• Communication with technical and non-technical people.
• Working across multiple clients at one time in a fast paced environment

Person Profile:

• Confident, positive and friendly
• A passion for web design
• Hard-working, motivated, and deadline driven
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience of working in a fast-paced agency environment
• Strive to keep up to date with the latest web design trends
• Appreciation of UI/UX design
• Automotive experience/appreciation would be an advantage but not essential

This role is available in our Sheffield and Warwick offices.

Hours are 9-5:30 Monday-Friday and we believe in a good work life balance. Overtime is often available but always optional.

If you would like to apply for this role, please send us a copy of your CV along with your portfolio/examples of work (this is very important) and we will be in touch as soon as possible.