Front End Developer

Redweb is seeking a versatile front-end expert, capable of taking design concepts and translating them into standards-friendly code utilizing current web technologies including HTML5, CSS3 and jQuery.

Using advanced CSS3 and HTML 5 web technologies that work today, you will be part of a talented team of designers, developers and user experience practitioners in a fast-paced environment creating the templates and interactions for CMS driven websites.

You will create cross-browser solutions that separate structure, presentation and behaviour using semantic markup, CSS and unobtrusive JavaScript. Additionally, you will be well-versed in techniques for building to accessibility standards and dedicated to producing high-quality and elegant solutions that meet or exceed our blue chip clients’ requirements and expectations.

Based in our Bournemouth office the successful candidate will:

  • Have a degree/HND level in a related discipline
  • Produce clean, error-free, well-documented, and standards-compliant front end solutions
  • Be versatile and efficient using Photoshop for web production (guides, asset management, optimisation strategies)
  • Expert and up-to-date HTML/JavaScript/CSS coding skills
  • Have experience of Object-Oriented JavaScript and knowledge with Javascript frameworks (e.g. jQuery)
  • Have a strong knowledge of web standards, CSS-based (table-less) design and cross-browser compatibility
  • Be able to work collaboratively with design, project management, and back end development teams
  • Have a desire to deliver a high-quality user experience and a passion for digital
  • Have excellent communication skills
  • Have a thorough knowledge of web standards and accessibility
  • Have experience of SEO
  • Have experience working with Content Management Systems
  • Have an eye for detail and alignment as well as a solid understanding of usability standards

As well as competitive rates of pay, we also offer:

  • Working for a progressive and fast growing company
  • Training opportunities and personal development
  • Working with some of the UK's top blue chip and government organisations
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Profit related bonus scheme
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Childcare voucher scheme
  • Good social scene and events.

Redweb is an equal opportunities employer.

No agencies need apply.

To apply for this vacancy email HR@redweb.com with your CV and a covering letter quoting reference FED1.
The closing date for this post is Thursday 1st April 2010*.

*Your application will be considered as soon as possible after the closing date. Redweb endeavour to reply to all applications, however should you not receive contact within four weeks of this date, we regret that your application will have been unsuccessful.