Web Developer

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The Web Developer will be responsible for building a high level of expertise in our existing systems so as to provide maintenance as well as working on new functional areas. With the majority of our audience now on mobiles and tablets our development focus is on responsive web sites, and potentially apps. You will be hands-on working closely with designers and also contribute to functional aspects of a range of projects.

The Web Developer will have good skills across CFML, PHP, HTML, JavaScript and CSS. Database knowledge of SQL and NoSQL would be desirable. You will have strong knowledge of the supporting technologies needed for the development tasks required and including Google Analytics and experience in the area of SEO.

As Web Developer you will need to demonstrate a strong commercial focus. Your core objective will be to help The List build on its position as the leading guide to what’s on for the UK and use the infrastructure that has been created to extend the business into new activities and areas.

User experience will be at the core of everything you do and balancing this with the commercial needs of advertisers and sponsors. You will maintain a global outlook in terms of your thinking and will aim to make our products market leaders.

At all times yourself and the wider team will be asked to contribute ideas and suggestions on how to bring additional value to the business through the innovative adoption of new technology or business models.

Responsibilities of the Web Developer Post

- Undertaking maintenance of existing systems and new project development including functional and visual design

- Optimising website performance: commercially as well as technically

- Overseeing back end and front end development, database design and implementation - web site structural and functional design

- Utilise information architecture and user focused methodologies to deliver optimal UX design decisions

- Assisting with documentation of the technical architecture and platform, including setting and maintaining coding standards

- Maintaining accessibility and adherence to standards (current and emerging)

- Contribute to the future direction of The List's products in conjunction with the other members of the development team.

- Excellent understanding of online marketing and the web industry - staying abreast of the latest industry trends

- Show good knowledge of search engine optimisation, analytics and tracking.

- Being able to multi-task, prioritise and work to deadline under pressure.

- Assist with other aspects of the Company’s work as required.

Objectives of the Web Developer Post

- To ensure the continuing high quality of the products and services provided

- To ensure the usability and overall user experience of the product is a key focus

- Developing ideas and introduce the team to new technologies and opportunities

- Ensure services achieve the highest standards of accessibility

- Maximise usage, traffic and revenue

Reporting Structure

This Web Developer post reports to the team leader who co-ordinates and monitors the workload.

Each year a formal appraisal procedure is undertaken with your manager.

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Reference number for Web Developer: OLR09578