Job Description

A web developer works alongside project managers and designers to create website layouts and user interfaces, by using standard HTML or CSS practices. They will be responsible for testing and maintaining the applications and websites they create, and for the documentation which relates to it. Required a strong middleweight developer who wants to extend his/her skill set, or a senior developer in a small team who has loads of great ideas that  you want to unleash, this is a hands-on role requiring a true all-rounder. Proven experience in E-commerce platforms is a mandatory requirement for this position.

Responsibilities:

  • Website and software application designing, building, or maintaining.
  • Using scripting or authoring languages, management tools, content creation tools, applications, and digital media.
  • Conferring with teams to resolve conflicts, prioritize needs, develop content criteria, or choose solutions.
  • Directing or performing Website updates.
  • Developing or validating test routines and schedules to ensure that test cases mimic external interfaces and address all browser and device types.
  • Editing, writing, or designing Website content, and directing team members who produce content.
  • Maintaining an understanding of the latest Web applications and programming practices through education, study, and participation in conferences, workshops, and groups.
  • Back up files from Web sites to local directories for recovery.
  • Identifying problems uncovered by customer feedback and testing and correcting or referring problems to appropriate personnel for correction.
  • Evaluating code to ensure it meets industry standards, is valid, is properly structured, and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems.
  • Determining user needs by analysing technical requirements.

Skills required for the role:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Web development or related field or relevant experience.
  • Solid knowledge and experience in programming applications.
  • Proficient in Word Press, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Style sheets.
  • Proficient in My SQL.
  • Dedicated team player.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • Solid ability in both written and verbal communication.
  • Knowledge of a programming language and technical terminology.
  • Able to develop ideas and processes and clearly express them.
  • High degree of independent judgment.
  • Able to solve complex problems.
  • Magento skinning and module development (expert)
  • Object Oriented programming/MVC fundamentals
  • PHP (expert)
  • MySQL (expert)
  • JQuery, AJAX
  • XML and Apache knowledge
  • Experience using development frameworks such as Zend, etc.,

Payment Gateway Integration

If this sounds like you, please email your CV to careers@districtgroup.ae

Position is also open for freelancers.