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Web Developer/Designer

SSi is a leading communications company in Northern Canada. We are looking for a web designer/developer to join our team. You would be primarily responsible for the design and development of two new web sites along with the enhancement of our existing corporate site. 

You would work with our In-house marketing department on these projects. Graphic design support will be available.

We are looking for someone with proven experience designing dynamic website content. You must be experienced with flash, PHP/MySQL development, HTML/CSS, Javascript, AJAX, and other web 2.0 technologies at minimum. You must be comfortable with Drupal module development. 

This is a six-month term position with the opportunity to become permanent. This is an onsite position but if you think you are the perfect candidate we can talk about working remotely.

This position includes, flexible work hours, Use of a shiny new MAC, great benefits and competitive salary along with a relaxed work environment and gourmet coffee. Visit our jobs page (www.ssimicro.com/jobs) to learn more about why we were named a top Northern Employer this year!

Responsibilities:

  • Working with marketing to come up with the goals, plans, and intent for web sites
  • Plan, design and build web pages, content and features as required
  • Create well-designed, reusable features
  • Understands browser specific compatibility issues.
  • Understands the benefits of the various design methodologies
  • Work in a fast paced environment
  • Have a knowledge of graphic design packages such as photoshop (layout and image manipulation)
  • Skills in e-commerce and server side technologies, such as PHP and .Net, and Internet security.
  • Demonstrate expert knowledge of at least one structured programming language.
  • Creates XML schemas.
  • Understands the benefits of the various programming languages.
  • Understand the value in the delivery of high quality content and brand consistency.
  • Creating, enhancing, or modifying different types of web pages such as those based on HTML (hypertext markup language), DHTML (dynamic hypertext markup language), ASPs (active server pages), and JSPs (Java server pages)
  • Using the appropriate authoring tools (text editors, HTML authoring tools, etc.), graphics tools, and animation tools
  • Creating graphical images, image maps, and navigators to improve the look of a site, aid in usability and navigation, and make it visually more interesting and compelling
  • Creating back-end interfaces using CGI (common gateway interface) languages such as Java, Perl, C and others
  • Programming in scripting languages such as Java Script
  • Researching, writing, and editing web site content (low requirement)
  • Maintaining hypertext links and assuring that they are active and current
  • Assuring that web site content is up to date
  • Assuring that web sites are accessible using different browser technologies
  • Assuring that web site content is delivered to users in a timely fashion
  •  Maintaining and "policing" the look and feel, or branding, of web sites
  • Performing search engine optimization tasks
  • Assessing new standards, technologies, trends, and products for use with new and existing web sites
  • Analyzing web site traffic statistics and reports
  • Other duties s required
Required Skills:
  • Good listening skills to understand goals and requirements
  • Effective communications skills and the ability to communicate with technical personnel as well as non-technical users and staff
  • Basic Art or graphic design skills (image manipulation & layout)
  • Understanding Internet technologies such as HTML, DHTML, ASPs, JSPs, Java, Java Script, Perl, security technologies, FTP (file transfer protocol), electronic mail, and more
  • Understanding the various software tools needed to create and maintain web sites such as text editors, authoring tools, graphics tools, animation tools, and more
  • Understanding how to program in many different languages and environments
  • Understanding and awareness of issues concerning the web such as bandwidth and download times
  • Understanding of web browser compatibility issues
  • Understanding of Internet etiquette issues
  • Understanding how search engines work and appropriate ways to optimize web sites
  • Good concentration and attention to detail
  • Problem solving and trouble-shooting
  •  Good time management and project management skills to meet deadlines
  • Minimum 2+ years experience as web developer
  • Portfolio that demonstrates technical and design capabilities