web developer Fareham, England
Job description
About Us
Damteq is one of the most experienced Digital Marketing Agencies in Hampshire. We are confident in our ability to deliver complex marketing and business growth strategies that others can’t. Our clients know us to be approachable, super-friendly and responsive. We can do marketing that others can’t, so we have clients working with us repeatedly.
Our Culture
Our people are the biggest asset, and that’s why some of the best companies choose to work with us. The Human Way isn’t just our trademark; it’s the only way at Damteq. Our core values are centred around just being lovely people. We’re a super friendly and honest bunch and love to have a bit of fun (especially on Fridays!).
Who you are
This role is for someone who has worked on multiple websites at a time. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic with a positive attitude; dedication and willingness to work hard, sometimes under high production pressure. You must have a broad digital understanding and the ability to build bespoke websites for clients at all levels. You will be able to hit the ground running, and are passionate about digital innovations.
What you’ll do
The role will see you being responsible for working on developing multiple complex websites to deadlines for our clients, pro-actively working using your own time management to complete projects on time.
You will work closely with all members of the web team in the planning designing and building of our client’s websites and brands.
**PLEASE NOTE. This role requires you to work from our office based in Fareham Hampshire (Hybrid). Please only apply if you are happy to work from this location**
Your day to day
- Create and build website layouts to client specifications by writing code, designing pages and widgets, and incorporating graphics and video elements.
- Work with clients and colleagues to determine website needs and regularly update the Web Project Manager.
- Identify the best plug-ins and applications to provide websites with new features and functionality and install them accordingly.
- Test websites using a variety of browsers, including Google Chrome, Safari, Mozilla Firefox and debugs as necessary.
- Understand the latest and legacy browsing capabilities, including mobile.
- Maintain fluency in one or more programming languages such as HTML, JAVASCRIPT and PHP.
- Maintain websites by checking for errors, and broken links.
- Develop knowledge of website accessibility standards and legal requirements.
- Work with the Web team to deliver the website on time and within budget.
- Log and track code updates using online repositories.
- Comment all code effectively for easy management.
- Manage your time effectively to ensure all projects are delivered on time and within budget.
- Ensure that all tasks are correctly time tracked, correctly logged and managed.
- Communicate effectively with the project manager on the progress of the client's projects and campaigns and, at times, directly with the clients.
Knowledge and Experience
- Experience of Front end designing and back end development
- Experience of PHP programming, HTML, CSS and JavaScript
- Extensive knowledge and experience of building WordPress CMS websites using the best practice and de-facto standard plugins
- Experience using GIT
- Experience creating plugins/widgets written to confirm with the WordPress coding standards
- Create clean, logical, well-documented and re-usable code
- Theme/Template Integration
- Good understanding of cross-platform and cross-browser issues
Personal Characteristics
- Driven and focused - not to mention detail orientated. We deliver world-class experiences, and we won’t let any small detail fall through the cracks.
- Commercially minded - we don’t just churn out projects. We’re looking for someone who appreciates and invests in the wider growth and achievements of Damteq
- Enthusiastic - we want someone that brings their excitement and passion to every project
- Happy to be challenged - We want our team always to be learning from one another. Our people will always be experimenting with new trends and challenging new ways of doing things
- Happy to work at a destination agency - Damteq is a go-to agency, both for clients and talent. We don’t play second fiddle. We’re looking for people who are keen to commit and add value to our business.
Benefits
- Salary to suit your experience and lifestyle.
- Excellent holiday allowance (30 days) + 1 extra day every year
- An additional day off for your birthday
- Hybrid Working (3 days office-based, two days remote after passing 6-month probation)
- Opportunity to work on national and international projects
- Competitive Pension Schemes
- Working for an environmentally conscious company
- Opportunity for travel for conferences
- Ongoing continuous performance reviews and personal growth plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Workplace Wellbeing and Health Workshops
- Regular Check-ins and one to ones
- Team Knowledge Sharing and Workshops
- Regular socials, payday pub visits and fun stuff
- Work and Help the Planet! We donate ten trees every month to our Damteq Forest on behalf of every colleague.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £28,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Fareham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- PHP: 1 year (preferred)
- WordPress: 1 year (preferred)
- Web development: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 21/08/2023
