Working With Us

Frontend Web Developer

We are looking for a new full-time front-end web developer to help in developing our websites. The role will focus primarily on front-end development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc) but will also involve some back-end duties (PHP, MySQL, etc). This is an opportunity to work for a close knit team and gain experience working for a market leader keen to keep on the cutting edge of the web.

Based in Preston, we are close to the motorways and national rail links.

Responsibilities Include

• Develop front-ends of existing websites to provide best UX experience.
• Work in a team of both technical and non-technical people.
• Be active in the design process, sometimes coming up with designs.
• Convert designs into cross-device compatible web pages.
• Working with PHP primarily to enable integrating designs.
• Keep up-to-date with the industry as it develops.

Skills Required

• A deep understanding of HTML, CSS, advanced JavaScript and JQuery with experience using all.
• Extensive experience with responsive design.
• Good eye for the design of ecommerce websites as well as the layout of webpages.
• Intermediate level of skill with PHP, MySQL and OOP and willing to learn more.
• Fundamental understanding of UX design and the importance of IA.
• A good understanding of optimising websites for speed.
• Working as part of a team as well as under your own initiative.
• Ability to work with other peoples’ code.
• Source control experience.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in ecommerce. Examples of previous work are essential.

Benefits

• Flexi-time scheme.
• Annual Bonus.
• Pension.
• Onsite parking.
• 28 Days Holiday (including Bank Holidays)

To Apply

Think you fit this position? We'd love to hear from you. Drop us a line at applynow@safe.co.uk with your CV and a bit about yourself, and we'll be back in touch. We do not respond to speculative applications via agencies, so only candidates themselves need apply.