Senior Web Developer
We are looking for a creative Web Developer to provide technical leadership to existing and future web projects. Using Google Apps as an analogy, you will develop similar interfaces working closely with our marketing, sales and development teams to lead, conceptualize and develop a variety of internal and external web interfaces and backend functionality. You will be responsible for both minor and major revisions to our websites.
COMPANY SNAPSHOT
Are you ready to join the mobile revolution? QuickMobile is a market leader in mobile technologies for the Travel and Entertainment sectors. With an impressive client list that includes Salesforce.com, Microsoft, Tribeca and Sundance Film Festivals, we deliver turnkey strategies including mobile applications and websites, brand development and e-marketing programs that engage users with dynamic, targeted content. Located in Yaletown, we are at the centre of Vancouver’s urban and outdoor playground. If you are interested in working in a collaborative culture where creative and technical contributions are appreciated, then we would like to hear from you. We offer opportunities for advancement, an attractive benefits package and stock options.
RESPONSIBILITIES
· Provide technical leadership on existing and future web projects
· Collaborate with the marketing, graphics and development teams to understand required website architecture and features
· Formalize and develop the user experience through creation of wireframes and navigational hierarchy
· Ensure network support for internal and external web environments
· Recommend web tools and software to improve content generation and enhance the user experience
· Create additional web assets including splash and landing pages, HTML emails, banners, calendars, blogs, forums, RSS feeds etc.
· Ensure adherence to corporate brand and to QuickMobile technical standards
· Author technical briefs and design documentation
· Ensure design and website functionality is approved by relevant stakeholders
REQUIREMENTS
· 5-8 years web design and development experience
· Solid knowledge of front-end web technologies including HTML, CSS, XML and JavaScript (Ajax and jQuery)
· Knowledge of CMS solutions especially Drupal
· A thorough understanding of complex security issues and an ability to build secure websites
· Experience with LAMP - Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP
· Experience in the development of SEO strategies and tactics
· Knowledge of Web graphics, Flash and video streaming
· A strong portfolio demonstrating design and development skills
· An ability to develop on PC and OS-X platforms
· Strong presentation and English communications skills
· An awareness of design standards and optimization of graphical assets
· A high degree of self-initiative and an ability to multi-task many projects in an agile development environment
NICE TO HAVES
· Skills in Adobe CS5 including Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks, Dreamweaver
Please submit your CV to careers@quickmobile.com