[Job] PHP Developer - Fife, Scotland
Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2011 3:37 am
On the back of a number of recent client wins, The BIG Partnership is creating a new role within its digital division.
We’re looking for a talented and driven PHP Web Developer with a strong technical background. Working under our Technical Director you will play an integral part of delivering all technical projects across the agency. This role is within our Fife office.
Bit about us – The BIG Partnership is ranked as the largest PR agency in the UK outside London (PR Week Annual Top 150 Survey, May 2011). We have almost 100 staff across 4 offices and service over 300 clients right across the UK.This role will involve:
Scoping, spec’ing, developing and delivering technical aspect of websites either from new builds or integrating into existing. For example, this could be a Joomla website or a Facebook application.
Keeping up-to-date with latest web technologies and integrating these into client projects
Working closely with our Digital Designers to ensure best practice and meet client expectations.
Essential skills
PHP, MYSQL, XHTML, CSS, JAVASCRIPT/JQUERY, AJAX, LINUX HOSTING (LAMP)
Web Application development (especially OOP)
Experienced in building database-driven web applications and websites
Site architecture skills
Knowledge of best practices for cross-platform, cross-browser compatibility
First class project management skills
Meticulous attention to detail
Experienced in problem solving skills, testing and debugging
Strong mathematical skills
Good team worker
A highly proactive approach to working and learning
Keeps up-to-date with latest technologies
Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
Able to apply creative thinking to projects
Educated to degree level (preferable, but not essential)
Preferable skills
3+ years professional web development experience
ASP, FLASH, SOAP/REST/XML, ACTIONSCRIPT, OBJECTIVE C
MVC Frameworks knowledge
Conversant with accessibility guidelines with previous experience of developing accessible web sites that fully comply with the W3C - WCAG standards
A good grasp of GUI design/usability
An awareness of Facebook framework/API, various other APIs
Commercial development experience
An good understanding of SEO, particularly On-page
Knowledge of web analytics programs
Client handling/customer service skills
Benefits and rewards
The basic salary bracket for this role is £20k-£30k, depending on experience & qualifications
An opportunity to cut your teeth working with some of the UK’s biggest and brightest brands
The chance to learn alongside highly creative and experienced individuals
Strong opportunities for career progression
Working within a fun office environment
How to apply
Please email your CV to neil.ferguson@bigpartnership.co.uk
We’re looking for a talented and driven PHP Web Developer with a strong technical background. Working under our Technical Director you will play an integral part of delivering all technical projects across the agency. This role is within our Fife office.
Bit about us – The BIG Partnership is ranked as the largest PR agency in the UK outside London (PR Week Annual Top 150 Survey, May 2011). We have almost 100 staff across 4 offices and service over 300 clients right across the UK.This role will involve:
Scoping, spec’ing, developing and delivering technical aspect of websites either from new builds or integrating into existing. For example, this could be a Joomla website or a Facebook application.
Keeping up-to-date with latest web technologies and integrating these into client projects
Working closely with our Digital Designers to ensure best practice and meet client expectations.
Essential skills
PHP, MYSQL, XHTML, CSS, JAVASCRIPT/JQUERY, AJAX, LINUX HOSTING (LAMP)
Web Application development (especially OOP)
Experienced in building database-driven web applications and websites
Site architecture skills
Knowledge of best practices for cross-platform, cross-browser compatibility
First class project management skills
Meticulous attention to detail
Experienced in problem solving skills, testing and debugging
Strong mathematical skills
Good team worker
A highly proactive approach to working and learning
Keeps up-to-date with latest technologies
Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
Able to apply creative thinking to projects
Educated to degree level (preferable, but not essential)
Preferable skills
3+ years professional web development experience
ASP, FLASH, SOAP/REST/XML, ACTIONSCRIPT, OBJECTIVE C
MVC Frameworks knowledge
Conversant with accessibility guidelines with previous experience of developing accessible web sites that fully comply with the W3C - WCAG standards
A good grasp of GUI design/usability
An awareness of Facebook framework/API, various other APIs
Commercial development experience
An good understanding of SEO, particularly On-page
Knowledge of web analytics programs
Client handling/customer service skills
Benefits and rewards
The basic salary bracket for this role is £20k-£30k, depending on experience & qualifications
An opportunity to cut your teeth working with some of the UK’s biggest and brightest brands
The chance to learn alongside highly creative and experienced individuals
Strong opportunities for career progression
Working within a fun office environment
How to apply
Please email your CV to neil.ferguson@bigpartnership.co.uk