No calls from agencies please!
No calls from agencies please!
Software Engineer - Peak Net Ltd
Peak Net is looking for an experienced Software Engineer with the right attitude, skills and talent who would like to join our small team.
About Peak Net Ltd
Peak Net is a growing business based at Dunston Innovation Centre, Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The company was established in 1996 and combines in depth technical ability with creative resources to build successful sites for our clients. Our projects range from simple e-brochure sites to large-scale e-commerce and portal sites. You would be joining Peak Net at a very exciting time as we embark on an ambitious period of growth.
We firmly believe in developing a close relationship with our customers, providing help and assistance to ensure that their e-business strategy remains on course long after the web site has been published.
The Role
Your role would be to design, develop, implement and maintain web based software applications for Peak Net clients.
You will have at least 2 years experience in web application development. You should be able to understand and define customer requirements clearly and effectively. You will be able to communicate well with people at all levels internally and externally. You will be well organized, used to managing your own time and able to set realistic deadlines and then meet them. This is your opportunity to join a business that values and looks after its people and rewards their contribution in building long-term customer partnerships.
Software Engineer - Person Specification
The person specification describes the knowledge, experience & abilities that we are looking for.
To be successful during the selection process (application form & interview) you should demonstrate the following essential skills:
- Have a proactive "can do" and "can think" approach to the job, demonstrate a passion for seeing ideas come to life
- Be solutions-focused
- e customer-focused
- Be flexible and possess good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent knowledge and experience of using PHP, Perl and MySQL
- Thorough understanding of CGI programming
- Excellent verbal communication
- Good social skills and a team player with a sense of humour.
We are looking for the following desirable skills:
- Strong customer service focus with an awareness of your impact on the customer experience
- Experience of systems administration in the Unix / Linux environment.
- Knowledge of ASP application development
- Experience of using Javascript for client side scripting
Software Engineer Job Description
The Software Engineer is responsible for the design and development of web based applications for Peak Net clients. Software Engineers report to the General Manager. General Duties:
- Design, develop, implement and maintain web solutions using a variety of technologies.
- Provide general technical solutions as required
- Work both in isolation and as part of a team with minimal supervision
- Implement server-side code to produce interactive and database driven sites
- Provide accurate timescales and project plans for work based on verbal and / or written technical briefs
- Contribute to documentation (instructional, pitch and technical specification) where required
- Provide technical advice to other team members
- Liaise with clients, suppliers and colleagues in a professional and helpful manner
- Improve existing knowledge and acquire new skills through self-education, research and development.
- Maintain a high awareness of industry issues and trends, particularly in regard to accessibility, usability, and emerging technologies, and keep team members informed as appropriate, with a view to incorporating these in future projects and staying ahead of the market
- Disseminate technical knowledge to the rest of the team wherever possible
- Actively contribute to discussions and brainstorming sessions as requested
- Ensure all projects are delivered on time and to the highest possible standard, working outside of normal office hours if required
- Attend client meetings as required
- Prioritise and manage your workload effectively
- Become involved in new business pitches as requested by the Manging Director or General Manager
- Undertake other such tasks as requested
- Contribute to an environment that is conducive to producing constructive ideas
- Help make work fun!
Summary of Performance Monitoring Areas:
- Technical skills
- Quality and speed of work
- Level of continuing professional development
- Internal relationships and departmental contribution
- Communication skills
- Awareness of industry trends and issues
How To Apply
Please send CV and a covering letter ensuring that you have sent links to working websites in which you have played a substantial part in the development of.
Nancy Detchon - Managing DirectorPeak Net Ltd
109 Dunston Innovation Centre
Chesterfield
Derbyshire S40 8NG
www.peaknet.co.uk
nancy@peaknet.co.uk
Peak Net Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.
No agencies please.
No calls from agencies please!
Web Designer - Peak Net Ltd
One of our very popular designers is moving "down South" to pursue his interest in all things surf related! As a result we need to find a wonderful web designer to grow into his shoes!
We would like to hear from people with the right attitude, skills and talent who would like to join our small team.
About Peak Net Ltd
Peak Net is a growing business based at Dunston Innovation Centre, Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The company was established in 1996 and combines in depth technical ability with creative resources to build successful sites for our clients. Our projects range from simple e-brochure sites to large scale e-commerce and portal sites. You would be joining Peak Net at a very exciting time as we embark on an ambitious period of growth.
We firmly believe in developing a close relationship with our customers, providing help and assistance to ensure that their e-business strategy remains on course long after the web site has been published.
The Role
Working in conjunction with our existing small team of web designers and developers, your role would be to develop and maintain the consumer websites that we operate.
You will have at least 3 years work experience in new media and a flair for design. You should be able to organise yourself and others, present work clearly and communicate confidently. This is your opportunity to join a business that values and looks after its people and rewards their contribution in building long-term customer partnerships.
Web Designer Person Specification
The person specification describes the knowledge, experience & abilities that we are looking for.
To be successful during the selection process (application form & interview) you should demonstrate the following essential skills:
- Proven track record in developing dynamic websites with technologies including HTML, CSS, Javascript
- Experience of designing web sites
- Experience in ensuring completed web sites are compatible with a range of modern browsers and platforms (and degrade gracefully wherever possible on discontinued browsers such as IE 5.5 and FireFox 1.0).
- Strong communication skills - with customers, managers & team
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to juggle numerous projects
- The ability to work in a team, but also on own initiative.
- A flexible, committed and punctual attitude
- The ability to stay calm, friendly and focused under pressure in a busy environment.
- Search engine optimization skills, experience and knowledge.
We are looking for the following desirable skills:
- Proven track record in developing dynamic websites with technologies including MySQL, PHP/Perl
- Strong customer service focus with an awareness of your impact on the customer experience
- Experience in ensuring sites meet the basic accessibility requirements and the use of W3C .html validation tools.
- Experience of Macromedia/Adobe's Flash animation tools.
- Experience of embedding video and audio footage on web pages (non-Flash).
- Knowledge and experience of the suite of "Webmaster Tools" provided by Google, in addition to (at least) a working knowledge of Google Analytics, Adwords and Sitemaps. Hands-on experience of using similar tools provided by the other major search engines - in addition to a firm grounding of traditional SEO techniques will also be beneficial.
Web Designer Job Description
The role of Web Designer is responsible for the layout, visual appearance and usability of a website. It is a role that often overlaps with that of the software developers and requires a combination of graphic design and technical skills.
General Duties:
- Liaising closely with clients at the design stage to understand the client's business needs and help create the design brief.
- Producing a design or range of designs that will be attractive to the target user, has a logical navigation system and has all the features required.
- Writing web pages in a combination of codes, such as HTML, Javascript, Perl and Flash.
- Deciding on how images and other material will be digitally optimised and presented for the web.
- Ensuring that material on the web site is accessible to all potential users.
- Testing the site for functionality in different browsers and at different resolutions.
- To be the first point of contact for a selection of customers regarding content, updating and website maintenance.
- Problem solving/diagnosis and error fixing.
- To carry out other duties which may fall within the reasonable expectations of the post
- You will have knowledge of graphic design packages such as Fireworks, Photoshop or Corel PaintShop Pro in order to produce basic layouts and manipulate images.
- Advanced skills in cascading style sheets (CSS) and a good working knowledge of e-commerce and server-side technology, such as PHP and Perl, and internet security are important.
How To Apply
Please send an up to date copy of your CV and a covering letter to the name and address below, ensuring that you include at least 3 active links to working web sites you have previously designed.
If you produced the sites as part of a larger team, be sure to highlight which particular aspects of the site design(s) you were responsible for e.g. "Concept only", "Navigation system", "Everything!" wherever possible.
Nancy Detchon - Managing Director
Peak Net Ltd
109 Dunston Innovation Centre
Chesterfield
Derbyshire S40 8NG
www.peaknet.co.uk
nancy@peaknet.co.uk
Peak Net Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.
No agencies please.
*Our e-commerce solution can also interface with other providers not listed.