Front End Developer - SC Cleared

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Our front-end developers are responsible for delivering cutting-edge, optimised web desktop and mobile experiences that look and perform superbly across all platforms. The role will involve using the latest front-end web technologies (HTML5/CSS3) to develop code alongside a team of developers (both front and back-end, with different platform specialties). This role works closely with both external clients and internal, cross-functional teams on projects that range from a few weeks to a few months in length.

We don't believe you'll be 'just a developer' and our front-end developers are expected to use their insight and good communication skills to facilitate dialogue between internal and external clients and teams, and to clearly communicate technical information, functionality, and limitations to non-technical teams.

Your responsibilities will include:

* Coding, testing, and troubleshooting solutions using the appropriate tools under the limited guidance of a lead architect.

* Following accepted coding standards and best practices, using agile software development methodologies.

* Providing development input and direction during the estimation, specification and design phase of projects.

* Supporting the maintenance of existing code, including bug fixes, enhancements, and miscellaneous maintenance.

Essential Requirements

* Experience as a front-end developer, utilising HTML, CSS and pure JavaScript.

* Able to demonstrate proficiency of HTML5, CSS3, jQuery and pure JavaScript (a portfolio of work is preferable).

* Strong JavaScript skills and familiarity with various JavaScript frameworks, Ajax / JSON and gesture / touch-based JavaScript.

* Experience building reusable/modular JavaScript components.

* Experience of working on complex web applications.

* Familiarity with JavaScript MVC frameworks e.g. Dojo, Backbone, Ember.

* Ability to produce robust cross-platform experiences.

* Cross-platform mobile web development experience (iOS, Android, Blackberry, Windows Phone 7, webOS, etc).

* Extensive knowledge of web optimization principles and UCD methodologies.

* Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.

* Effective verbal communication and written skills, good attention to detail.

* Able to demonstrate an aptitude for problem solving.

Desired Requirements

* Understanding of mobile development best practices (responsive design, progressive enhancement, graceful degradation etc.).

* Ability to produce draft visual designs.

* Knowledge of web best-practice and mobile web usability principles.

* Prototyping skills.

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks.

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd is an HMG Approved Consultancy and operates as an IT & Engineering Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency, depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, we welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International Computer Consultants Ltd (Recruiter Awards for Excellence - Best IT, Best Public Sector & Gold Awards) and the most prestigious award that any business can receive The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2015.