Junior Web Developer

Post: Junior Web Developer

Responsible to: Director

Location: Colchester

Working hours: Full Time 

Contract type: Temporary/Permanent/Temp to Perm

Job Overview:

The job will entail converting signed-off designs into HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript web page templates, plus integrating them into content management systems. Client contact will be required in order to keep clients up to date on your work, as well as addressing client comments and support.

Key Responsibilities:

  • To maintain and improve the website, we use CSS, HTML, and additional web languages like JavaScript and JQuery.

  • Managing site updates on a daily basis to support marketing campaigns, seasonal transitions, and company changes.

  • Working on initiatives such as website upgrades, usability, segmentation, and split A/B testing to improve and advance the site.

  • Continuously checking the site for any technical concerns and addressing them.

  • To provide the optimal user experience, use Google Optimizer and other testing tools to manage multi-variate tests in a proactive manner.

Specific Requirements: 

  • Knowledge of HTML5, CSS and JavaScript

  • A passion for the web and an eagerness to learn

  • Superb written and verbal communication skills

  • Excellent organisational skills

  • An ability to work autonomously and manage your workload and deadlines effectively

     

Key Relationships

Working With others:

Develop effective working relationships with other employees.

Work in cooperation with members of the multi-disciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for people.

If desired by the Service User, maintain and develop relationships with family, friends and other people important in their life.

Leading by example:

Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Be a role model for your co workers and be an ambassador for the service.

Be professional, polite and reasonable at all times.

Personal Responsibilities:

Commit to achieving the relevant qualifications commensurate with the role.

Attend statutory training and any other training as directed by management.

Understand and follow all policies and procedures relevant to the role.

Be open to learning opportunities.

Safe Guarding:

Holistic Tech Solutions is devoted to protecting and supporting the welfare of staff, we expect all employees and volunteers to follow suit.

We require all employees to complete internal and external safeguarding training.

Holistic Tech Solutions provides ongoing training to its employees.

Relationship with people you line manage (if applicable)

Build a positive, supportive and respectful relationship with the staff you manage.

Be mindful of the wellbeing of those you manage.

Be a role model and a leader.

Provide opportunities for others to develop new skills and learn.

Do’s

  • Log out of computer systems when you have finished using them.

  • Only use IT systems for purposes relating to your work.

  • Remember that all use of IT facilities is logged and monitored.

  • Remember that every website you visit or page that you print costs money.

  • Think carefully about your online conduct to protect personal information.

  • Keep your operating systems and software up to date.

  • Stay alert and report suspicious activity.

Don’ts

  • Don’t let anyone else use any of your accounts

  • Don’t tell anyone your password.

  • Don’t download videos, music or anything else that’s copyrighted by other people.

  • Don’t use IT facilities to bully or harass other people.

  • Don’t install unlicensed or malicious software.



This Job Description is subject to the needs of the service you are working for.