PHP Developer with HTML / CSS
We’re currently looking for an enthusiastic and creative PHP developer to join our team. Our ideal candidate will be passionate about the world of development and a keen builder of innovative, thought provoking websites, web applications and mobile sites.
They will have a thorough understanding of Object Orientation, a good knowledge of PHP, HTML/CSS and be keen to learn other software languages. This would include Objective C for iOS development or Java for Google Android application for example. They would also understand how the latest innovations such as HTML5 and CSS3 apply to real-life projects in a world of cross-platform consumption.
About Us
Big Orange Software is a fresh, innovative digital agency producing web, mobile sites, iPhone / iPad apps, social media campaigns and cross-platform mobile applications.
You will be working with us to help build strong relationships with our customers and bring them fresh ideas.
Since 2009, we have worked with an amazing list of clients on some wide-ranging projects. These include a mobile video site for a global financial services software company, cross-platform mobile apps for multinational pharmaceutical companies and tablet publishing platforms for some of the biggest names in digital publishing in the UK today.
We are a rapidly growing and profitable organisation that is actively seeking and winning new project work. As a result, we need to expand our development team so we can continue to deliver the projects these clients expect.
In return for your experience and enthusiasm we’ll provide you with a supportive and highly creative environment. You will be able to join the rest of us on company days out and enjoy our monthly BBQs in the amazing back garden our Surrey HQ has to offer.
You will be working with us to help build strong relationships with our customers and bring them fresh ideas.
Since 2009, we have worked with an amazing list of clients on some wide-ranging projects. These include a mobile video site for a global financial services software company, cross-platform mobile apps for multinational pharmaceutical companies and tablet publishing platforms for some of the biggest names in digital publishing in the UK today.
We are a rapidly growing and profitable organisation that is actively seeking and winning new project work. As a result, we need to expand our development team so we can continue to deliver the projects these clients expect.
In return for your experience and enthusiasm we’ll provide you with a supportive and highly creative environment. You will be able to join the rest of us on company days out and enjoy our monthly BBQs in the amazing back garden our Surrey HQ has to offer.
The Role
This is a permanent role for a PHP developer. You must have experience developing content managed websites and web applications using PHP5, HTML4 and CSS2 in an MVC style environment, with exposure to CVS, JavaScript and database administration such as MySQL / SQL server.
You should have also at least looked into deployment on other platforms such as mobile-optimised sites, even if you haven't created a site yourself. You have a keen interest in developing experience in a mobile applications including the Apple platforms - we will support this with internal resources and training.
You must be hard working and creative, a strong team player with a desire to learn new skills. You should enjoy keeping up to date with new technologies and be able to understand their use in the real world for clients that work in different sectors. You must be a good communicator in written and spoken English, comfortable talking to clients when required.
You must be hard working and creative, a strong team player with a desire to learn new skills. You should enjoy keeping up to date with new technologies and be able to understand their use in the real world for clients that work in different sectors. You must be a good communicator in written and spoken English, comfortable talking to clients when required.
Required skills
- Thorough understanding of Object Orientated programming, MVC structure, algorithms and design patterns
- 3+ year experience of best practice development, including PHP / MySQL, HTML / CSS
- Knowledge of JavaScript frameworks such as Yahoo’s YUI or equivalent
- Understanding of security and documentation best practice for development projects
- Understanding of version control in a multi-project environment
- Creative and hardworking with an eye for details
- Ability to self manage and understand objectives from a clients point of view
- Excellent verbal / written communication skills
Desirable skills:
- HTML 5/ CSS3 experience
- Mobile development experience on any platform
- Understanding of graphics editors such as Adobe Photoshop, GIMP or equivalent
- Experience of using RESTful web services, XML and API integration
- Experience of cross-platform rollouts
Salary and benefits
£20,000 - £24,000, depending on experience.
Flexible working
As much coffee as you can reasonably drink!
How to apply
We feel that the best way to judge a candidate is to see some of their work and also find out what their opinion of the mobile sector currently is.
Please answer the questions below and finish by sending us your CV to the address below with examples of your recent work. If you want to present yourself in any other way, be it cartoon, song, or recipe, please send this as well, we reward innovation and it will probably make us smile and your application stand out from the crowd.
We will respond within 24 hours to acknowledge receipt, successful applicants will be invited to an interview at our office in Surrey. We cannot provide any reimbursement for any travel expenses incurred. Applicants must be UK based and holders of applicable current UK work permits.
Please answer the questions below and finish by sending us your CV to the address below with examples of your recent work. If you want to present yourself in any other way, be it cartoon, song, or recipe, please send this as well, we reward innovation and it will probably make us smile and your application stand out from the crowd.
We will respond within 24 hours to acknowledge receipt, successful applicants will be invited to an interview at our office in Surrey. We cannot provide any reimbursement for any travel expenses incurred. Applicants must be UK based and holders of applicable current UK work permits.
- Do you have any code published on GitHub, Google Code or some other public repository?
- Have you ever been to a hackathon, user group or other event put on by the developer community?
- Do you have a work blog / Twitter account?
- What is your favourite website you have seen this year?
- What is the innovation you are most excited about this year?
Please send your answers to these questions, with a copy of your CV and links to examples of existing work you have completed to Paul Jarrett at
paul.jarrett@bigorangesoftware.com.
No agencies please.
paul.jarrett@bigorangesoftware.com.
No agencies please.
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