Web Developer, Senior

Job Description

Youtravel, a leading online travel firm, is looking for a talented, professional Senior Web Developer to work on a major reengineering website project.

This position will collaborate with other team members to translate client’s business goals into innovative solutions with a passion for pushing the boundaries with new developments in technology.

This position is for an initial one-month contract, which may be then extended according to business needs

The candidate will be based in our HQ offices in the Athens center.

Responsibilities include: 
• Design, develop and test web designs and applications. 
• Decompose designs and features, and assemble them in functional web front-end (HTML/CSS/Javascript/etc) and back-end (web-apps, databases, APIs, etc.) 
• Write efficient, scalable, clean and well-structured front-end and back-end code. Maintain the highest coding standards and best practices by keeping up with the latest web development standards. 
• Prepare accurate documentation throughout phrases of assigned projects. 
• Utilize analytical thinking combined with strong problem solving skills. 
• Demonstrate ability to deliver outstanding results on a deadline and under pressure. 
• Proactively handle other matters related to web development. 

Desired Skills and Experience: 
• 7+ years experience in software development and testing. 
• 5+ years in web development. 
• Extremely proficient with front-end technologies: (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, etc. Hands-on experience with libraries such as jQuery, etc. 
• Experience with cross-browser compatibility including all major desktop browsers. 
• Proficient with back-end technologies: .NET, Classic ASP. 
• Experience designing and managing databases mainly MS SQL Server. 
• Fluent in writing OOP code. 
• Familiar with development process (source control cvs/svn/git, documentations, testing/staging/deployment/production, etc.) 
• Bachelor in Computer Science / Tech related fields, or Design / Media related majors with programming education on the side. 
• Organized, detail-oriented, proactive and a self-starter. 
• Please provide links to portfolio (at least 3 sites/products/services).

(Optional Skills) 
• Experience with Linux, command line interface, and scripting. 
• Experience building and managing CMS such as Joomla, Drupal, Wordpress, etc. 
• Experience with e-commerce systems.

The need is urgent, please send a quick interest note at 

[email protected]