Mid-Weight Front-End Developer

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We are looking for a mid-weight Front End Developer for a super agency in Johannesburg. The successful candidate has an understanding of layout aesthetics and a rigor for programming are prerequisites. Expertise in combining user interface know-how with CSS, HTML, JavaScript and jQuery with an in-depth knowledge of web technologies gained from research and experience is a must. In addition, an understanding of the entire web development process, including design, development and deployment, with some back-end knowledge, is important. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of industry trends and content management systems such as Drupal, Umbraco and WordPress, as well Adobe Creative Suite. Experience with responsive and adaptive design is also a big plus. Don’t miss this fabulous job opportunity at a fabulous ad agency.

Responsibilities

• Develop functional and appealing web- and mobile-based applications based on usability
• Provide website maintenance and enhancements
• Use a combination of mark-up languages to write web pages
• Write functional requirement documents and specifications
• Create quality prototypes on tight timelines
• Assist back-end developers with coding and troubleshooting
• Create cascading style sheets (CSS) that are consistent across all browsers and platforms
• Maintain graphic standards and branding throughout the product’s interface
• Stay up to date on emerging technologies
• Promote usability best practices.

Requirements
The successful candidate must have/be:

• Industry relevant tertiary qualification
• 5 years’ experience as a Front-end Developer
• Excellent knowledge of browser troubleshooting and debugging practices and techniques
• Knowledge of some SEO principles
• Experience with mark-up languages
• Experience with JavaScript, CSS and jQuery
• Knowledge of Adobe Suite
• Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on company’s success
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
• Team player
• Good time-management skills
• Great interpersonal and communication skills.

Should you not receive a response within 10 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Company Description

VGP Recruitment is a specialist recruitment agency in the advertising, marketing, media, creative, digital, PR/communications and publishing industries.

Posted on 21 May 07:58

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Christine Swartz
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+27 21 422 1037

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