Frontend Developer

Our client within advertising and located in Etobicoke requires a Frontend Developer to join their team. The Frontend Web Developer will work with a small team of developers, and in conjunction with the creative department to create effective online marketing programs for several clients.

Responsibilities:

• Meet with clients to take technical specifications of new projects and to make technical recommendations based upon industry best practices
• Work effectively with all internal and external stakeholders to plan, code, test, refine and launch best-in-class digital properties, i.e.: Mobile friendly or responsive websites, CMS-based sites
• SEM campaigns
• Custom plugins
• Transactional forms
• Marketing portals
• Email marketing campaigns
• Must be able to translate a design to HTML with extreme focus on detail and accuracy
• Conform to in-house and industry programming design methodologies for the development and implementation of Internet-based applications to support all aspects of web site functionalities
• Responsible for developing and managing content for multiple websites (new and existing)
• Improve SEO rankings through technical web site enhancements, link building strategies, social bookmarks, site searches, internal process improvement, and optimization
• Troubleshoot and address technical concerns, requests, and changes from Clients. Work closely with designers to create effective user interfaces (including forms, geo-location tools, CMS)
• Develop, update, and maintain shopping cart/portal sites for clients (ie: Magento, PrestaShop, and XCart)

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience
• Diploma or Degree in related discipline
• Strong grasp of HTML/HTML5, CSS/CSS3, jQuery, Javascript, PHP
• Can work on Mac and PC platforms
• Experience working with Adobe Creative Suite (ie: Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• An eye for design/UI and incredible attention to detail
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and excel in a team environment
• Knowledge of how SEO and SEM works
• Experience using PHP MVC frameworks (i.e.: CodeIgniter, Laravel)
• Experience using web-based content management systems (i.e.: Drupal,
• Joomla, WordPress)
• Experience using email service providers (i.e.: ConstantContact, Campaign
• Monitor, Mail Chimp)
• Adept at keeping up with industry trends
• Experience coding websites using responsive design methodology

TDS Personnel is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodations within reason due to a disability or medical need are available on request for candidates taking part in the recruitment process.