Web Designer/Frontend Software Developer
(Graduates and last-year MSc/BSc students can apply for this position
as well)
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Newcastle University - School of Computing Science

Job Type: Web Designer/Frontend Software Developer

Hours of Work: Full time on-site

Other: Business trips to EU/US may be required.

Start Date: ASAP
Contract: 9 months (with possible extension)

We're looking for a creative Web designer/Frontend developer to become
a member of the core team developing a new access management system
for the Web. An ideal candidate would introduce his creativity and own
ideas into our edge-leading software solution and the team itself.

Role:
- design and develop rich user interfaces for Web 2.0 applications for
Java backend
- define the user experience from concept to working application and
create UI/UX deliverables
- pro-actively propose design and implementation solutions based on
own ideas and creativity
- collaborate directly with the team and external partners (EU and US)
on User Experience issues

Desired skills:
- Ability to design and develop rich user-friendly Web 2.0 application
interfaces (with focus on functionality as well as usability and user
experience)
- Industrial experience in working with AJAX, Javascript, Javascript
frameworks (e.g. jQuery), HTML, CSS and related frontend Web
technologies
- High interest in social Web 2.0 applications
- Knowledge of fundamental code development skills: testing, version
control
- Excellent team player with ability to work individually depending on
the problem
- MSc/BSc in Computing Science or related

What we offer:
- Work in a young team of developers and researchers on innovative
software solutions
- Ability to realise own ideas and creativity within the project
- Direct collaboration with professionals that build the Web
- Employment at a stable institution
- Salary: Ł25,001 - Ł26,523 / year
- Excellent additional benefits including high UK pension, access to
sports centre among others
- Courses and workshops that help you develop your skills
- Flexible working hours
- Business trips to external partners from EU and US

Questions or informal enquiries about this position can be made to
Maciej Machulak (tel: +44 7999 606 767) or by emailing a CV to
m...@n...ac.uk.