Front – End Developer / Web Designer

Job description / Role

Main responsibilities: - Plans site design by clarifying goals; designing functionality
- Build user interface and site navigation by categorizing content and funnelling traffic through content
- Designs websites and graphics by coordinating with copywriters and graphic artists; designing images, icons, banners, pages, etc
- Up to date with latest web standards, SEO, front-end development performance optimizations
- Upgrades site by updating content and graphics; monitoring performance and results; identifying and evaluating improvement options; introducing new technology; maintaining links
- Maintains site appearance be developing and enforcing content and display standards; editing submissions
- Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance

Reporting to: Head of Marketing
Duration: Permanent full-time
Desired start date: Immediately
Monthly Salary (all inclusive): AED16k per month
Other Benefits: Medical Insurance + Annual ticket to home country

Requirements

University Qualifications: Web design or related field
Specialist knowledge: Professional in Web & Graphic design, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery. Knowledge of front-end development frameworks like Bootstrap or Boilerplate.
Soft Skills and Personality traits: - Can-do'' attitude and willing to take on challenging projects over and above basic developer functions
- Hard-working, dependable, takes initiative and is completely dedicated
- Solid work ethic to deliver on high standards of excellence
- Able to manage stressful situations
- Resourceful
- Detail-oriented, bright and articulate
- Communication: solid communication skills (both verbal and written) along with good interpersonal skills
- Multi-tasker: ability to manage multiple tasks productively and prioritize accordingly
- Ability to respond under rapid and/or constantly changing priorities and deadlines with frequent interruptions
Language Fluency: Arabic or Farsi speaker

About the Company

Due to overwhelming client demand, SQ Computer Personnel opened a branch in the UAE in 2007 which we called SQ Gulf. Over the last 7 successful years we have carved out a strong and credible reputation in the UAE as a recruiter of choice. We work in partnership with a number of large multi-national and regional organisations as well as smaller, boutique companies. We aim to supply personnel on a sole agency basis which, in turn, provides you with a very attractive and cost effective, headache-free process.

SQ Gulf covers a wide range of vertical markets with in the MENA region. We have mirrored our UK successes by building a 360 degree, full life-cycle infrastructure and support strategy. We have an experienced team of account managers who are all well versed in their specific market vertical. We cover all levels of seniority and job titles. I myself, have over 13 years of professional recruiting experience, 5 of which have been in the UAE. As an agency, I strongly believe that SQ Gulf, with it\\'s team of dedicated and experienced staff, are exceptionally well placed to provide a smooth, successful and cost-effective recruitment solution. We have an exceptionally large database of current candidates, from UAE Nationals to expats currently looking for new challenges in the region.