Web Developer

My client, an E-commerce company based in Dublin City Centrre are currently looking for a skilled full-time Web Developer to join their team. The successful candidate will be working within the ecommerce team alongside content specialists, visual merchandisers, photographers, copywriters and marketers.

What You Need:

• 6+ years experience developing standards-based, semantic and well-formatted HTML and CSS, Javascript and Javascript frameworks (libraries, jQuery & Prototype Preferred).
• Solid understanding of user-centric designs, principles and practices with proven experience in the creation and translation of PSD/Sketch to comps and annotated wireframes into flexible, well thought out HTML templates.
• Solid Ecommerce experience.
• Experience of working in an agile framework.
• Network and server management (domain name management, OS X Server).
• Responsible for the look, layout and features of the websites.
• Understanding of typography, colour theory and layout.
• Proven experience designing responsive web and mobile applications.
• Solid understanding of cross-browser/platform issues, from IE7 and Firefox 3.5 to all modern browsers.
• Exceptional attention to detail, time management and communication skills.
• Familiarity with usability guidelines and W3C AAA accessibility standards.
• Familiarity with basic PHP structure / syntax.
• Very comfortable with version control concepts and software (specifically Github).
• Strong knowledge of WordPress.
• Knowledge of SEO best practices.
• Solid Google Analytics experience, always takes a data driven approach, genuinely care about driving ecommerce conversions through optimised UX.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related.Experience with the Magento Platform version 2.0, layout XML and theme development
• Magento Front end developer certification
• Experience of JIRA and Git Hub
• PHP, SASS, SQL skills or experience

The Next Step for you:

• Should this position be of interest to you please forward your CV to Michael O'Brien (michael.obrien@nextgeneration.ie) from Next Generation Recruitment or alternatively call on the main line on +353 1 6629120.
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