JOB DESCRIPTION. Job Title: Applications and Web Developer. Salary: 19k 25k. Overview of role

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1 JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Applications and Web Developer Job Holder: TBA Start Date: Salary: 19k 25k Overview of role We are looking for a full-stack developer to manage and extend our current Ruby on Rails platform that was built by an external team. A strong knowledge of Ruby on Rails is needed; however we're open to the idea of taking on a talented Developer to complete projects to link to this platform in Laravel. The role requires a working knowledge of HTML5 & CSS including an understanding of pre-processors and automation tools. Experience with Sass and Gulp is desirable. This is an exciting opportunity to define the workflow and technologies used within the company. As the company grows you will help with hiring and shaping the development team. We ensure our staff have good equipment so you'll be working a 27" imac and offered a MacBook Pro to use outside of work. There will also be a budget for software required: IDE's, Adobe Creative Cloud etc. Other Requirements will include; Combining all elements of the program design and testing it; Testing sample data-sets to check that output from the program works as intended; Conducting testing and installing the program into production; Reacting to problems and correcting the program as necessary; Consulting manuals, periodicals and technical reports to learn new ways to develop programs and maintain existing skills and knowledge; Updating, repairing, modifying and developing existing software and generic applications. Strong Knowledge of PHP or Ruby Experience with frameworks, such as Laravel 4 or Ruby on Rails Understanding of Source Control (Git) & workflow Working knowledge of HTML5 & CSS Experience with Sass and Gulp is desirable Strong Knowledge of jquery Benefits: Work one day per week remotely Conference & training budget MacBook Pro

2 Where does role fit in organisation? Reports directly to Directors Regular contact with internal staff at all levels Regular contact with external clients. Regular contact with external suppliers. Probable time allocation May vary depending on business requirements. Web and System Development General administration 90% 10% Boundaries of role Expected to be pro-active, work on own initiative and undertake a wide variety of tasks. Qualifications IT Degree Experience in Ruby programming language desirable. Good general education, minimum 5 GCSE s Grade A-C Proven Abilities Ability to implement initiatives Ability to problem solve and work on own initiative Ability to work with all levels of staff Adaptable and able to pick up new techniques Have good interpersonal and communication skills Be able to work on their own or in a team Be able to work to tight deadlines Be thorough and precise in their work Be able to multi-task Be aware of international web standards and protocols Be able to use their initiative. Measuring Performance Performance will be measured against review documentation set with Receptionist and Skills set out in this Job Description.

3 TECHNICAL SKILLS (Further Requirements) Health & Safety The post-holder will be required to observe company guidelines and policies made under the Health & Safety at Work Act. He/she will take due care and will report any accidents or untoward occurrences and co-operate with The company in relation to Health & Safety issues. Confidentiality The postholder will be exposed to confidential information, e.g. Client details, Key account information, potential new clients. Any breach of confidentiality is considered a dismissible offence. Legislation The post-holder will be required to observe current legislation including for example Data Protection Act, Human Rights Act, Equal Opportunities etc. Business Risk Awareness The post-holder will be required to identify and assess risks to the achievement of individual, departmental and organisational business objectives. He/she will report, control and monitor these risks at a level appropriate to the role.

4 INTERPERSONAL SKILLS Interpersonal Skill: Personal Focus Definition: Shows persistence in pursuing goals despite obstacles and setbacks, maintaining personal effectiveness, understanding the impact and implications of decisions on the department, keeps abreast of developments and trends relevant to role. Statement of Importance: By fulfilling objectives effectively and improving personal work performance, individuals can maximise their contribution to business success. Assessment Measures: Manages self to meet agreed objectives effectively Persists in seeking goals despite obstacles and setbacks Learns from own mistakes and those of others Shows awareness of one s own performance Takes responsibility for own learning and development Changes behaviour where needed as a result of feedback Prioritises objectives and schedules work to make the best use of time and resources Shares knowledge and expertise with others to improve performance Seeks opportunities to increase own areas of competence Complies with legislation, industry regulation, professional and organisational standards Ineffective Behaviours: Lacks self-awareness and the ability to judge own performance Makes little attempt to develop own areas of competence Fails to take advantage of learning and development opportunities Reluctant to accept accountability for agreed objectives Makes little effort to share expertise with others within your team. Does not seek to manage workloads in an effective and productive manner

5 INTERPERSONAL SKILLS Interpersonal Skill: Team Focus Definition: Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals; recognising and actively promoting team success; Relates to how an individual gets on with other people. This includes relationships with Supervisors, Managers and other Team Members. Statement of Importance: Team working allows individual skills, experience, knowledge, judgement and effort to be combined, producing better results than could be achieved by individuals working in isolation. Assessment Measures: Actively contributes ideas, energy and the will to succeed to the team Understands how own work can impact on others in the team Sensitive to the feelings and workloads of colleagues and offers help when needed Supports new or less able team members Maintains positive and constructive working relationships within the team Communicates openly and honestly with colleagues Contributes to a positive working atmosphere Works collaboratively with others, demonstrating commitment to achieve group objectives. Understands the needs and goals of others, adapting own views and behaviour when appropriate. Works effectively with other departments, teams or individuals to ensure that organisational aims are met Ineffective Behaviours: Follows a personal agenda before the team's agenda Tends to criticise others without making any real effort to suggest solutions Transmits a negative image of the team to others Withholds information, commitment or effort Shows insensitivity to the feelings of others Takes a back seat when the team would benefit from increased effort

6 INTERPERSONAL SKILLS Interpersonal Skill: Customer Focus Definition: Meeting internal and external customer needs, building effective customer relationships, improving cross-departmental working and ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty Statement of Importance: We must understand the work environment in which we operate, anticipating and adapting to changes in order to attract and maintain customer loyalty and become the service provider of choice. Assessment Measures: Establishes good interpersonal relationships by helping customers to feel valued Asks questions to determine customer needs Listens carefully; provides the right information; summarises to check understanding Acts promptly, agrees on a clear course of action Identifies and takes opportunities to exceed customer expectations Works with customers to agree realistic commitments that can confidently be delivered Ensures customer commitments are followed through to completion Takes responsibility for resolving customer problems/complaints Contributes to maintaining effective customer services Ineffective Behaviours: Views relationships with customers as an "us and them" situation Acts as if customers present an intrusion into the working day Fails to treat colleagues as internal customers Takes customers for granted Highlights the shortcomings of customers to colleagues

7 INTERPERSONAL SKILLS Interpersonal Skill: Key Relationship Focus Definition: Builds and maintains a positive "key relationship." Contributes appropriately to this relationship, to serve the greater need of the business, progressing work objectives and improving work performance. Statement of Importance: The "key relationship" is the relationship between a member of staff and their line manager. This should be professional and positive to ensure delivery of objectives and to maintain a productive, enjoyable and stable working atmosphere. Assessment Measures: Commits time and effort to the relationship Promotes a friendly, co-operative and collaborative climate Shares full information to provide a sound basis for decision making Gives and receives honest opinions and feedback Accepts decisions, compromising personal views as necessary Acts wholeheartedly upon any actions agreed Keeps the best interests of the business insight Values the opinions and judgements of others Maintains a positive and respectful relationship Tackles issues that make the relationship less effective Ineffective Behaviours: Fails to take the relationship seriously Employs a disorganised approach Focuses more on others' interests than best business interests Monopolises the exchanges of opinion and information

8 Acceptance I hereby understand, acknowledge and accept the content of this job description I also understand that this document forms part of the terms and conditions of my employment. Job Holder: Date: Signature Manager: Date: Signature