mso​ is expanding its web development team and requires a​ Front-end / WordPress web developer to join its web programming department. Working within an established team of front-end developers and designers, the role involves bringing website design ideas to life. The successful candidate will enjoy coding and always look to keep up-to-date with current standards (especially CSS / JavaScript) and practices in your field. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 1 year’s commercial experience or similar in a front-end coding position.

Ideally, we are looking for an individual who can tackle all stages of web development – from discussing client needs, planning and design, through to build and deployment of each project.

We are looking for the following expertise:

● Willingness to learn in a fast-paced working environment ● The ability to code designs supplied by our design studio, from flat design files, usually created with photoshop or Figma ● Working knowledge and good understanding of current accessibility and usability guidelines ● Excellent HTML, CSS and JavaScript ● Ability to produce clean, smart, cross-browser compatible code that can, when required, work across multiple devices ● Good communication skills and the ability to work closely with others ● The ability to work on own initiative within a busy environment ● MySQL experience ● Very strong attention to detail - pixel perfection required!


Other skills that would be advantageous but not necessary:

● Experience with Sketch/Figma Design Tools ● Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator experience ● Skills in XML, AJAX, jQuery

Salary: Negotiable for the right candidate.

The role will be based at our office near Dartford, Kent and is a full-time position.

Hours of work: Monday to Friday 08.30 to 17.00.

Due to our location, your own transport is essential.

Position available immediately and is a permanent role.
Graduate / Junior Front-end Web Developer - October 2019



Please send your C.V. and example URLs of your past work with your application to theresa.gower@mso.net

At the interview stage, we would expect candidates to show us examples of previous projects to enable us to ascertain their experience, depth of skills and encourage mutually beneficial discussions. The selection process would consist of 2 parts – 2 interviews and an online technical test.
About ​mso​:
We are a successful web design company, with over 22 years’ experience in both the public and private sectors. Our company is expanding in reaction to our clients’ needs but the company continues to promote a team ethos – making ​mso​ a friendly and supportive company to work for. We thrive on establishing an open dialogue with our customer base and therefore try to promote a relaxed but productive relationship with our clients.

The work environment is very pleasurable – located in a converted grain store, in a rural location – yet conveniently close to the M25. Regular lunch socials are provided, as well as each member of the team getting a yearly training budget to be used to expand knowledge and skills.