JANET(UK) VACANCIES

VACANCY NOTICE 295

WEB DEVELOPER

1. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This role is responsible for developing the advanced services of the JANET website. 

2. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

The Web Developer reports to the Head of Communications.

3. MAIN DUTIES

This vacancy notice sets out the main duties of the post.  Specific duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or level of responsibility entailed.

The main duties of the post are:

• develop, implement and maintain advanced functionality of the JANET(UK) websites
• ensure the security and integrity of released code
• provide advice and assistance on all aspects of scripting and database integration
• work to a Service Level Agreement
• be responsible for advising on the services deployed
• work closely with the Web Administrator to ensure integration and integrity of applications
• liaise both internally and externally to ensure that the services deliver real value to both internal and external customers
• the provision of guidance and advice to other areas of the company on web development.

4. SKILLS REQUIRED

You will need to possess the following:

• excellent time management and organisational skills
• team player
• experience in developing, implementing and maintaining web services
• demonstrable experience of PHP, MySQL and JavaScript
• knowledge of security issues affecting web services
• HTML and CSS
• ability to debug and resolve scripting issues.

5. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree level education or equivalent experience
• Theoretical and practical experience of developing applications for the web
• Knowledge of developing for LINUX/Apache platforms.

6. FURTHER INFORMATION

For further information about this post, please contact Russell Nelson, Head of Communications, on 01235 822257.

For an application form, please contact Karen Foster, Personnel Administrator, JANET(UK), Lumen House, Library Avenue, Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Didcot, Oxon OX11 OSG.

Tel: 01235 822200. Fax: 01235 822399. E-mail: Reception@ja.net.

The salary for this position is £28,445 per annum. The position is a full-time, permanent position. The closing date for completed applications is 12 noon on Wednesday 16 July 2008. Interviews will be held on Thursday 24 July 2008.

Please note that applications must be made on the company’s application form. CVs alone will not be accepted.