VMS Web Developer at RS Hunter Limited

Our Client

Our client, an indigenous IT firm seeks the services of a Vessel Management Developer (VMS) Web Developer is responsible for the coding, design and layout of a website according to a company’s/ client specifications. VMS Web Developer will assist with the maintenance and upkeep of the website.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Writing efficient code
• Creating websites/a website using standard HTML/CSS practices
• Working closely with web designers and programmers to produce the website
• Constant communication with other colleagues in the business to develop and deploy their content and ensuring there is a clear establishment of what can be created within what timeframe
• Researching different software programs, maintaining software documentation
• Implementing contingency plans in case the website goes down
• Maintaining and expanding/enhancing the website once built
• Managing a team might also be part of the job role
• Write well designed, testable, efficient code by using best software development practices
• Create website layout/user interface by using standard HTML/CSS practices
• Integrate data from various back-end services and databases
• Gather and refine specifications and requirements based on technical needs
• Create and maintain software documentation
• Be responsible for maintaining, expanding, and scaling our site
• Stay plugged into emerging technologies/industry trends and apply them into operations and activities
• Ability to multitask with strict time constraints, budgets and business goals
• Management experience or examples that show ability to manage a team, should this role involve team management

Job Requirement

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in web development
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Statistics or relevant field
• Thorough functional knowledge and coding experience
• Experience in the planning and the delivery of web applications across multiple platforms. 
• Proven working experience in web programming, graphic design and computer programming
• A solid understanding of how web applications work including security, session management, and best development practices
• Adequate knowledge of relational database systems, Object Oriented Programming and web application development
• Hands-on experience with network diagnostics, network analytics tools
• Basic knowledge of Search Engine Optimization process
• Aggressive problem diagnosis and creative problem solving skills
• Strong organizational skills to juggle multiple tasks within the constraints of  timelines and budgets with business acumen
• Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment, learn rapidly and master diverse web technologies and techniques.
• Knowledge of multiple front-end languages and libraries (e.g. HTML/ CSS, JavaScript, XML, jQuery)
• Knowledge of multiple back-end languages (e.g. C#, Java, Python) and JavaScript frameworks (e.g. Angular, React, Node.js)
• Familiarity with databases (e.g. MSSQL, MongoDB), web servers (e.g. Apache) and UI/UX design
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong attention to detail, a head for problem solving. and teamwork skills
• Great attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• An analytical mind

SKILLS

• HTML/XHTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Server architecture
• Experience with server-side frameworks such as python, ruby, php, Java, ASP, ASP.NET
• Experience with relational database systems