Website Developer - Suffolk

Web developer with front-end developer skills across various CMS systems, We are looking for an experienced Web Developer to join the team based at our offices in Elmswell, Suffolk. The successful candidate will be working closely within the existing IT department and marketing and design teams.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is creative and dynamic, with an artistic flair that can create, maintain and update multiple websites.

You will be joining a development team of 5 developers who cover all aspects of our bespoke software packages.

Role is based in Elmswell Suffolk, some remote days may be possible after qualifying period.

Responsibilities and tasks

• Building, designing and updating company websites
• Building, designing and distributing company eNews/eFlyers/electronic communications
• Maintenance of online databases
• Company Search Engine Optimisation campaigns and reports
• Liaising with the design department regarding website requirements
• Working alongside marketing and editorial teams to execute company strategy

• HTML
• ·WordPress
• CSS
• JavaScript
• Strong proficiency with the Linux command line interface and shell scripting
• PHP
• Responsive web design - use of CSS Media Queries for a mobile friendly website.
• Social Media
• eNews creation
• SEO and Google analytics
• Have experience of managing and configuring web servers:
• GitLab
• Docker images and containerization
• Argo CD
• Helm

Extra knowledge - if possible

• Experience with Kubernetes
• Orchestration, automation and monitoring of the production environment cluster management

Professional skills

• Proven/excellent communication skills - both verbal and written - both with clients and colleagues
• Good time management
• High attention to detail
• Desire for high work standards (and delivery of high work standards)
• Project management (ownership of projects and ability to deliver on time and to brief)
• Problem solving/strategic thinking
• Ability to create technical specs/proposals matched to brief/needs
• Consultative/collaborative approach - with internal team
• Motivated (positive can-do attitude), * Web Development: 2 years (required)
• Linux command line interface and shell scripting: 2 years (required)

Package

• We offer a friendly, welcoming environment in which personal and professional development are encouraged
• Salary dependent on experience
• Full Time 40 hours per week
• 20 days leave per year plus Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme (after qualifying period)
• Free on-site parking
• Free hot and cold drinks
• Company events (including Summer and Christmas Parties), * Company events
• Company pension
• On-site parking

Central Veterinary Services is seeking a Web Developer to join its team. Central Veterinary Services offers business and marketing support to veterinary practices.