Web Developer in Gravesend, Kent

JOB PURPOSE
The Web Developer is responsible for providing website development and SQL expertise for the web-based systems, related ancillary systems and the supporting infrastructure.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
* At least 5 years' experience of architecting, developing and supporting web applications in enterprise environments. Educated to degree level in an IT related discipline.
* Good level of knowledge with HTML, CSS, PHP, jQuery and MySQL.
* Ideally experience using: Wider SQL knowledge (PostgreSQL, MS SQL, MongoDB etc) JavaScript, Bootstrap, REST, Git and IIS
* Proven delivery of enterprise solutions.
* Strong knowledge and experience of supporting and maintaining a SQL database server environment and associated database management.
* Excellent customer-service focus.
* Self-motivated with excellent problem-solving capabilities and time management skills.
* Good written and verbal communications skills.
* Must be prepared to keep abreast with new IT technologies, using training and personal development resources provided by the organisation.
* Experience of planning and managing implementation of changes to minimise adverse impacts on business users.
* Able to develop and maintain high-quality multi-level relationships with customers/suppliers.
* Ability to anticipate risks and proactively devise solutions.
* Able to demonstrate a high degree of flexibility including shift and out of hours working.
* Able to manage sensitive and sometimes confidential information.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
* Take a business requirement from conception to implementation utilising the Uniface platform.
* Analyse user requirements recommending amendments where necessary. Define, specify and document requirements to enable specifications to be produced internally or to external suppliers.
* To identify project inter-dependencies within the overall IT project portfolio and recommend an appropriate delivery roadmap.
* Maintain high quality version control and appropriate associated documentation.
* Diagnose and resolve problems in a professional and timely manner.
* Provide 3rd line technical support to other members of the team.
* Create, update and maintain the technical knowledgebase and documentation of implementations.
* Install, configure and deploy code and software as required.
* Carry out project tasks as directed.
* Working closely with the Applications Manager and recommend improvements to systems.
* Provide support for PLA key systems 24 x 7

YOU WILL BE
* Able to evaluate situations, problems, and faults with systems quickly and efficiently and identify/implement solutions.
* Produce written reports, business requirements, proposals, project plans, system documentation & KPIs as required.
* Produce recommendations for improvement and ensure actions are followed through and completed in a timely manner.
* Produce project status reports and formal presentations when required.
* Track progress in system tools.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.