Web Developer at Kroo

Job Description:

How You’ll Contribute

You’ll report into the Head of Marketing and will be responsible for the coding, innovative design and layout of our website, which will include the following:

• Write well designed, testable, efficient code by using best software development practices
• Create website layout/user interface by using standard Wordpress and PHP practices
• Integrate data from various back-end services and databases
• Gather and refine specifications and requirements based on technical needs
• Create and maintain software documentation
• Be responsible for maintaining, expanding, and scaling our site
• Stay plugged into emerging technologies/industry trends and apply them into operations and activities
• Cooperate with members of the Design, Tech, and Marketing teams to match visual design intent

About You

• Proven working experience in web programming
• Top-notch programming skills and in-depth knowledge of Wordpress
• Familiarity with at least one of the following programming languages: PHP, ASP.NET, - JavaScript or Ruby on Rails
• A solid understanding of how web applications work including security, session - management, and best development practices
• Adequate knowledge of relational database systems, Object Oriented Programming and - web application development-
• Hands-on experience with network diagnostics, network analytics tools
• Basic knowledge of Search Engine Optimization process
• Aggressive problem diagnosis and creative problem solving skills
• Strong organisational skills to juggle multiple tasks within the constraints of timelines and budgets with business acumen
• Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment, learn rapidly and master diverse web technologies and techniques

It's a Bonus if

• Basic understanding of CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with AWS or Terraform

What we Offer

• 35 total days holiday
• 25 annual leave
• 8 bank holidays
• 1 Kroo bank holiday (June 24th)
• 1 day off during the week of your birthday
• 3 personal health days
• An employer-sponsored volunteer programme (up to 4 hours per month supported by our - partner Matchable)
• Access to Spill, our mental health support partner
• A workplace pension, with 5% employee contribution and a 3% employer top off
• After 1 year of service, access to £500 from the Kroo Learning Fund for career-related L&D
• All equipment you need to work remotely effectively, with a MacBook Pro as standard
• Access to our modern, bustling office in Holborn, Central London, includes a full - gym
• Access to our Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to our Electric Car scheme
• An enhanced parental leave policy
• Room to grow and excel within a fast-paced, high growth start-up

Company Benefits

• We're constantly evaluating and adding benefits to best support our employee's - wellbeing and to help them thrive in and outside of work. The following benefits are what we currently offer:
• 35 total days holiday (25 annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 1 Kroo bank holiday [June - 24th], and 1 day off during the week of your birthday)
• 3 personal health days
• An employer-sponsored volunteer programme (up to 4 hours per month supported by our partner Matchable)
• Access to Spill, our mental health support partner
• A workplace pension, with 5% employee contribution and a 3% employer top off
• After 1 year of service, access to £500 from the Kroo Learning Fund for career-related L&D
• All equipment you need to work remotely effectively, with a MacBook Pro as standard
• Access to our modern, bustling office in Holborn, Central London, includes a full gym.
• Access to our Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to our Electric Car scheme
• An enhanced parental leave policy
• Room to grow and excel within a fast-paced, high growth start-up

Interview Process

• 20–30 minute recruiter screen
• 45-minute Hangout with a hiring manager or managers
• Challenge
• 30-minute executive wash up