Junior Java Developer/Programmer (Web Developer) vacancy

08.02.07

Junior Java Developer/Programmer (Web Developer) vacancy

Hobsons is looking for a Junior Java Developer/Programmer (Web Developer) to join its London office

Location: London, City
Rate: Competitive
Duration: 6 months, temp to perm
Start date: ASAP

This is a fantastic opportunity for a 2nd-jobber/appropriately skilled graduate to join Hobsons, a specialist in student intelligence, recruitment and enrolment management services. Hobsons PLC is a subsidiary of the Daily Mail group (DMGT), one of the largest media groups in Europe.

Reporting to the Online Development Manager, the Junior Java Developer will join the development team (within Creative Services), which has overall responsibility for maintaining and improving 9+ websites. With a short-term focus on assisting with the redevelopment of 3 core sites, responsibilities of the Junior Java Developer will include:

  • Work with manager/team leader to meet deadlines on planned and ad hoc development work
  • Work with Data Services and other CS team members to maintain, review and improve existing site components and functionality
  • Design page structure, elements, functional interfaces (eg login, RSS)
  • Perform client-side validation
  • Regularly review and improve existing front-end attributes in terms of quality, accessibility, usability, speed, industry best practice
  • Carry out routine development requirements from other business units
  • Create and maintain in-house tools
  • Contribute to server & database maintenance
  • Liaise with 3rd party suppliers – hosting, server support, designers, contract developers
  • Apply HBX/Google Analytics/other traffic monitoring code, and run relevant reports
  • Work with the Web Content Editor to create, develop and implement SEO best practice guidelines, and other requirements
  • Research new/required technologies and their application
  • Improve back-end integration understanding, and apply as required
  • Liaise with internal customers to define product requirements
  • Assist in writing of technical specifications
  • Work with team leader to maintain documentation of all web development activity

 

Essential skills

  • HTML (XHTML) 1-2 years commercial experience
  • CSS 1-2 years commercial experience
  • Jsp at least 1 year commercial experience
  • Photoshop
  • Computer science 2.1 (minimum)
  • O-O design

 

Desirable skills

  • CSS2
  • SQL
  • Javascript (AJAX)
  • UML
  • XML (XSLT)
  • RSS
  • CVS
  • Linux
  • Apache
  • Tomcat
  • PHP
  • Flash
  • Multi-threaded development
  • Agile development methodologies
  • (Other) graphic-editing software
  • An understanding of SEO techniques
  • Familiarity with traffic analysis tools
  • An appreciation of usability and accessibility issues

 

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

  • The ability to work in a team
  • Initiative, attention to detail and a proactive approach to development
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • The ability to communicate with non-technical staff
  • Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems
  • Ability to juggle multiple projects and ad hoc development tickets
  • Proficiency in standard office applications (MS Word, Excel, etc)
  • A passion for the Internet, web site development, related current affairs, and a genuine interest in technology

 

At Hobsons our culture is highly sociable; enjoyable working relationships and growing knowledge through extensive training are our biggest strengths. Headquartered in London, we employ over 450 staff in offices in Europe, the US and Australia.

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age.

Further informmation
For more information or to apply, please contact James Stewart, Online Development Manager, on 020 7958 4927 or e-mail your CV and covering letter to james.stewart@hobsons.co.uk

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