Senior Programmer

Job DescriptionFounded in 1999 SkillGate is one on the UKs leading eLearning business. We are based in a beautiful, converted barn near Midhurst, 10 miles from Chichester, West Sussex. We offer one of the industry's most advanced Learning and Performance Management Systems and a wide range of online training courses - covering regulatory and self-development training.We are looking for an ambitious individual, with the essential experience described below, on a full-time or part-time basis, who wants to increase their experience and responsibility and join our management team. In addition to the account management team and production team, we have 3 full time programmers, a server manager and two designers.We use Windows and Linux servers hosted by a third-party hosting company. Application software is Adobe Coldfusion (knowledge of this is NOT essential). We are ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus accredited.Responsibilities:The core responsibility will be for creation of specifications and delivery of code that meets the needs requested by the account management team. In this regard, typical activities will include:managing and supporting other coders as neededparticipating in planning and designing appropriate code to meet the evolving needs of our clientsdeveloping the SkillGate application with web-based coding as neededensuring documentation and testing is handled professionallysupporting the server manager to manage system backups and test emergency data recovery methodsmonitor system performance and implement adjustments when needed.Suggested Skills:Excellent knowledge of databases and web-based codingProper understanding of the importance of security and resilienceAbility to manage and support othersAbility to communicate effectively with senior management and account management teamsAbility to research and design solutions and implement technology improvements.Requirements:Minimum 6 years post graduate experienceExperience with code such as PHP, Javascript, MYSQL, JSON, or equivalentExcellent attention to detailGood communication skillsStrong organisational skills with the ability to multi-taskSelf-sufficient in managing detailed projectAbility to commute to our office at least 3 days per weekJBRP1_UKTJ