Head of Web Development – PHP, MySQL, Html5 / C

Head of Web Development – PHP, MySQL, HTML5/CSS3, JavaScript, MVC
Salary: £42,000 – £54,000

An opportunity has arisen for a Head of Web Development to manage a team of 4 PHP Web Developers for a leading digital agency in Cambridge.

The agency has a very good reputation both locally and nationally and they have hit their profit targets consistently over the last few years.

The role is mainly a technical, hands-on development role with some team management and leadership responsibilities.

It would be well suited to either a talented Senior PHP Web Developer with good people skills who is ready to take the next step up; or an existing Head of Web Development who has remained very hands-on.

The key responsibilities of the role involve:

– Scoping for work & costing up digital projects with Digital Account Managers. Attending client meetings where required.

– Project planning within the team and assigning tasks according to Developers’ skills and experience.

– Hands-on Web Development using the following technologies: PHP, MySQL, HTML5 / CSS3, JavaScript, JQuery, Linux, MVC design patterns, PHP Frameworks, OOP methodologies.

– Assistance in critical support issues.

– Team management responsibilities – appraisals, training, weekly team meetings and recruitment of Developers.

– Suggesting improvements to internal processes & increasing efficient in the business.

That is why we are looking for a strong all-round PHP Web Developer who is equally confident in back-end and front-end development. Someone with excellent communication skills and a logical, structured approach to project management.

This is a great opportunity to put your stamp on a growing team in a successful, digital agency. We are keen to find someone who is proactive in suggesting process improvements and who wants to be instrumental in the growth and success of the team.

Please contact the DP Connect Cambridge office for more information.