Job Description
Due to continued rapid expansion, we are looking for a talented web developer to join our fast-growing digital team.
ICAAL is an award winning full-service creative digital marketing agency, based in one of the few historic Grade II* Listed buildings in the old town of Southampton’s city centre.
Our stunning building offers versatile open plan space ideal for creative teams to enjoy their work. Our unique offices comprise a Georgian house structured around a Victorian chapel and a modern single storey extension overlooking the Mayflower Park with exceptional views.
ICAAL is a forward-thinking company who actively invests in its people, equipment, and premises. Therefore, the successful applicant will be joining a market leading creative design & development team, working within an innovative agency with a fast-paced and exciting environment.
We offer a superb work/life balance, excellent working environment and attractive salary. We encourage regular training and development to facilitate career progression and job satisfaction.
Job Responsibilities
- Estimate and deliver work on time and within budget
- Specify technical requirements for projects, including researching 3rd party resources e.g. API documentation
- Develop mobile responsive templates from PSD, XD, Sketch etc. using HTML, CSS (SASS), JS, Bootstrap/Tailwind
- Develop interactive web applications using Laravel / PHP, such as CMS, / E-Commerce websites, CRM systems.
- Fully test layout and script across all browsers
- Manage and deliver client support tickets
- Liaise with clients to fulfil requests and aid project progression
Essential Skills / Knowledge
- PHP / Laravel
- MySQL
- HTML 5
- CSS 3
- JavaScript / jQuery
- AJAX
- Cross-browser compatibility
- Version control e.g. Git
Advantageous Skills / Knowledge
- Experience using REST APIs (Google Maps, MailChimp etc.)
- Bespoke CMS development
- Experience with JavaScript frameworks e.g. Vue, Ember, Nuxt
- Linux Server Administration, domain management, email configuration
- AWS administration
- Other MVC frameworks such as Ruby
- WordPress
- Experience using CSS frameworks (Tailwind, Bootstrap, Foundation etc.)
- Experience with UX & UI design
- Adobe CC (Ps & Ai in particular)
- Familiarity with web prototyping tools (XD, InVision, Sketch, Figma etc.)
Required Experience
- 2+ years demonstrable experience
Salary & Benefits
Fantastic remuneration and benefit package
- Attractive salary dependent on experience
- Weekly pay every Friday!
- 23 days paid holiday plus 8 bank holidays
- Enhanced company sick pay
- Attractive pension opportunity
- Flexible working hours and hybrid working opportunities available
- Enhanced training and development programme with in-house trainer
- Personal development plan with the opportunity to gain industry accreditations and certifications
- Comprehensive career progression plan
- Industry learning days out of the office including marketing seminars, trade shows, factory tours and client visits
Incredible working environment and location
- Beautiful Grade 2* listed offices in central Southampton
- Spacious and air-conditioned workplace
- Historic location in Southampton’s Old Town centre
- Excellent transport links, ideally located close to central railway station and bus routes
- Walking distance from Southampton’s main retail and hospitality hub including restaurants, shops, cafés and bars
- Take flexible lunch breaks in our large open-plan dining area complete with sofas and table football
- Catch up with your favourite series or movie at lunchtime with superfast free internet from our dedicated leased line WIFI
- Modern kitchen facilities for easy food and drink preparation
Staff Wellbeing
- Free onsite parking
- Exciting social events calendar with up to 4 free quarterly staff social events per year
- Enjoy great team camaraderie and afterwork socialising
- Well stocked chilled fridges and cupboards with free teas, coffees, cold drinks and healthy snacks
- Alternative milk options regularly stocked
- Wellness Hub with Meditations, Sleep Stories, Yoga and Pilates Tutorials and Workouts
- Keep fit with discounted gym memberships
- Save on weekly shopping bills with discounts on major retailers including national supermarkets
- Discounts on days out and leisure activities
- Free Perkbox discount scheme membership with 100s of discounts from leading brands including department stores and fashion brands
Why Work for us?
We are an award-winning and constantly growing marketing agency that is truly people-centric.
We are proud to be a meritocracy that recognises and rewards our staff’s achievements. We have a cosmopolitan and diverse workforce, offering advancement and career progression to all staff from all backgrounds.
How To Apply
Our Process:
Telephone
We will review your application and a member of our team may contact you to discuss your application further.
Interview
Thereafter, we may choose to invite you to a formal interview.
Assessment
Finally, we may arrange a paid assessment day at our offices.
Offer
We’ll call you shortly after the assessment day to let you know whether you have been successful or not. If you haven’t been successful for one role don’t let that put you off applying for another! You may be better suited to a different role, team or department.
Additional Information
All successful applicants will arrive on time and be smart and pleasant to deal with.
Please come prepared with examples of recent work and expect to demonstrate at interview.
Please take the time to browse through our website to find out more about who we are and what we do.
If you have any further questions, please contact us on 023 8033 2675.
No agencies please.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Southampton SO14 2AL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person