Jobs / PHP/MySQL Lead Web Developer

We are looking to immediately recruit a full-time Web Developer to help grow and build our stable of PHP websites. The ideal candidate will have previously built web-based applications from the ground up.

About the company

Blue Compass is a small but rapidly-growing company which runs a number of different websites in the fields of arts-based recruitment, event listings and social networking. The sites serve over 500,000 clients, so expect your work to be rapidly deployed to active users. The office, whilst hard-working, is relaxed and informal and we maintain a fast-paced start-up style working environment, that is always open to new ideas.

In addition to maintaining and expanding our code, you'll be working alongside our entire team - helping feed a technical perspective into all other business functions (design, marketing, customer service etc). This role is a critical component of the Blue Compass group and as such you should have a keen interest in both technology and business.

What you will be doing
• Designing and implementing websites and web applications.
• Maintaining and improving our existing portfolio of websites and web applications.
• Developing and maintaining site APIs.
• Developing apps for third-party environments such as Facebook and mobile phones.
• (Currently all coded in PHP)
Essential skills and qualifications
• Excellent knowledge and experience of PHP.
• Strong CSS, XML and XHTML skills.
• Good understanding of Javascript, AJAX, jQuery and jQueryMobile.
• Prior experience of developing database-driven websites.
• A high level of self-motivation and proactiveness.
• Attention to detail, a positive attitude, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Independent problem solving skills and flexibility to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
Addition skills that would be beneficial
• Exposure to MySQL or other RDBMS.
• Some experience with a Unix/Linux CLI environment.
• Familiarity with SVN or other version control systems.
• Familiarity with AWS or other cloud computing platform.
Salary and benefits

The right candidate will receive a competitive salary plus 20 days annual leave per year.

Location

You'll be working from our Islington offices in central London.

Applying

In the first instance please forward your CV to chris@blue-compass.com, along with (and it's important you include this information or your application won't be considered):

• links to sites you have previously worked on (personal websites are fine).
• your current salary, or salary expectation.
Important note
• Sorry, but the job is only open to people who have the appropriate work permits for the UK.
• We never accept applications from recruitment agencies.