UI Developer

Summary of Role:

We are currently working with a top 5 UK telco operator and are looking for a UI developer with strong experience in HTML/JavaScript. The candidate will be working on a large transformation programme on a long term project alongside client development teams in an Agile project delivery environment with multiple suppliers and offshore teams.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership and Subject Matter Expertise in the area of UI development
• Participate in technology selection efforts and develop proofs-of-concept and prototypes
• Ensure compliance of developed solution to underlying solution architecture
• Design and document the software implementation in the Software Design Specification
• Deliver the highest quality software using unit/integration testing, continuous integration, build automation and other industry standard best practices
• Perform design and code reviews to ensure architectural alignment and quality
• Support and maintain production digital applications by resolving production issues, tuning performance and coordinating troubleshooting efforts
• Prepare time and cost estimates, identifies and mitigate project risks, plan the full project life cycle and recommend approaches to improve time to market
• Provide development oversight, metrics tracking and issue resolution
• Participate in continuous improvement by contributing best practices, enforcing standards and improving processes
• Maintain relationships and collaborate with other domains including architecture, business analysis, infrastructure, quality control, and security

Key Skills:

• Minimum of 5 years of UI development experience with strong hands-on skills, solid understanding of architecture and design patterns
• Extensive experience with HTML5, JavaScript, JSP, JQuery/MooTools, CSS3, Adobe PhotoShop
• Deep technical knowledge of Java, browser compatibility, response web design, application Servers, testing frameworks, SQL databases
• Solid knowledge of the entire application development life cycle including configuration management practices and procedures
• Strong understanding of software design patterns and methodology
• Flexibility, energy and ability to work well with others in a virtual, geographically dispersed team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to IT and business leaders
• Demonstrated ability to stay current with development best practices, existing and emerging technology platforms, and industry trends
• Experience with formal software development methodologies, with a focus on Agile
• Nice to have knowledge of Apache Solr, Hybris, Spring, Spring MVC