We are looking for an all-round web developer to be part of our dynamic, multi-creative team.

Duties will involve meeting clients, listening to their requirements, liaising with the design team throughout the design process, taking existing designs and creating tableless, standards compliant website layouts using XHTML and CSS, as well as programming in PHP using mySQL queries, the construction of e?commerce, content managed and database?driven websites. This can take place individually, or in the case of larger projects, can involve a longer process as part of a team.

This is a challenging role. It involves working to tight deadlines and producing work of a demonstrably high standard with huge emphasis placed on attention to detail. Understanding of and experience with Javascript and JQuery is an advantage.

This permanent post (subject to a three month probationary period), is based on standard hours of 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday although some flexibility may be required.

Applicants must have:
_ Advanced understanding of static and dynamic website development, including DDA accessibility issues and
an appreciation of standards?based development
_ Advanced CSS/XHTML skills
_ Existing and demonstrable knowledge of PHP/MySQL
_ Experience of WordPress
_ The ability to manage workload and prioritise appropriately
_ The ability to turn ideas into fully working pages/sites
_ Good communication skills

Please send your CV and covering letter (including links to examples of your past work if possible) to
angela@rufus.co.uk, or post to:
Angela McGhin
Quayside House, Wylam Wharf
Low Street, Sunderland
SR1 2AD
A shortlist of selected applicants will be invited for interview, which will involve a short test.

Employment agencies
Unfortunately, we will not be engaging employment agencies to fill this role.