Koobr are recruiting – Web Developer

At Koobr, we’re always on the lookout for great talent, people who share our vision in achieving the very best for our company and our clients. We’re really proud of the team we have built over the years and right now we are looking to add another valued member to our band of Creative Revolutionaries.

Digital Ninja (Good All Round Web Developer):

• Full Time
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Derby – office based

Join the creative revolution:

Fast-growing, Derby-based creative company Koobr are looking for an enthusiastic, talented ‘Digital Ninja’ – a good all-round Web Developer to join their team.

This is your chance to become a valued part of an innovative, well respected Derby-based creative agency, building outstanding web-based user experiences.

You’ll be a bright spark with the ambition to conquer the world!

This role is for a good all-round web developer, very capable with both front-end and backend programming.

You will have an amazing attention to detail, creating pixel-perfect websites and user experiences, that work superbly across different browsers and responsively with mobile and tablet devices.

We believe in a commitment to quality, as well as to our customers. We are leading the revolution on creativity, innovating in everything we do.

In return for your expertise, we are offering a competitive salary with excellent career development opportunities.

Duties include:

• Building websites from start to finish
• Helping to maintain existing websites
• Building reusable code and libraries for future use
• Working closely with the management/design team
• Helping to plan website functionality/user experience
• Working with CMS/e-commerce platforms such as WordPress and Magento
• Integrating systems with a website via an API
• Stringent testing, bug fixing and logical problem solving
• Optimising a website for maximum speed/scalability
• Refactoring of existing code
• Managing and administering web servers
• Technical support
• Self-initiated learning, of new technologies/techniques
• Researching current design / technology trends / industry developments

Skills include:

• HTML / CSS
• JavaScript / jQuery/
• Bootstrap / LESS/ SASS
• PHP / My SQL
• A knowledge of PHP frameworks such as Lavarel / Ruby
• Efficient and methodical work flow
• The ability to manage a complex range of tasks and workflow
• Knowledge of current web best practice and legal requirements
• GIT version control

The ideal candidate:

• Well presented, confident and easy to get on with
• Organised and self motivated, with a ‘can do’ attitude
• Clear communication skills (written, face-to-face and over the phone), with the ability to manage expectations
• Strong research and problem solving skills and excellent attention to detail
• Strong computer literacy and excellent ability to learn new IT systems
• Take full ownership of any tasks that they are allocated, caring about the outcome and taking responsibility for their own quality control

Koobr company values:

For Koobr it is essential that the candidate that we take on shares our company values:

Extreme ownership

“That’s not my job” does not exist at Koobr. We take full ownership of any task, project or customer and see things through to completion, truly caring about the outcome. Even after the relay baton has been passed on, we dedicate ourselves to ensuring a project reaches the finish line. The whole team is fully invested in the success of Koobr and its clients.

Service that surpasses

We work closely with our customers to produce outstanding work – truly getting to know their business and becoming a dedicated part of their team. We want to be remembered and recommended for our attention to detail and outstanding customer service. Maintaining a strong and successful relationship with customers is one of the most important things to Koobr.

Olympic team spirit

Just like Olympic athletes, we always strive to better ourselves and become the best we can be at our chosen specialisms. Equally, we inspire greatness in others and lead by example when it comes to team spirit. We look out for each other, celebrating the good times and offering unwavering support when facing challenges.

Make a positive difference

When it comes to how we operate as a team and a business, we always consider the wider impact it will have. We approach every challenge with an optimistic mindset and ask ourselves whether our actions will make a positive difference. We apply this to everything we do, from customer care and teamwork to supporting charities in the wider community.

#koobrdifference

Join the revolution now!

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person to join our fast growing company, so please spread the word and help us get the message out there.

All applications including CV to: hello@koobr.com

For further queries about this position, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Polite note – please no recruitment agency contact.

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