Future in Perspective is growing quickly, and we are keen to recruit a Web Developer within our team. The ideal candidate will be familiar with working in a WordPress environment. Take on work assignments to maintain and enhance already existing websites that have been created as part of Erasmus+ project portfolio. The candidate must have the ability to work closely with our European partners to develop requirements and ensuring that all project material is made available online in an interactive and visually appealing manner. The successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness to take on challenges and changing priorities and will be eager to learn new processes and technology to broaden their scope of responsibilities and their ability to work independently.

We have one (1) full-time position on offer.

Main duties will include:

• Ability to research, design, and implement technical specifications for Erasmus+ project websites based on the outlined project proposals and requirements.
• Be comfortable working on a multitude of teams/projects across Europe.
• Be able to manage multiple projects and deliverables simultaneously.
• Ensure project websites are built to meet performance, security, and functional
  requirements.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of websites during the projects lifespan,
  making changes deemed necessary by project partners.
• Stay up to date on industry standards and incorporate them appropriately with
  special regard to current design trends in the educational sector.
• Test, debug, document, and overall quality assurance of project websites and
  outputs.
• Provide in depth information regarding the analytics of the partners for reporting
  purposes.

Required experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience with WordPress development and administration.
• Experience developing websites of various scales in CMS tools.
• Experience working with a variety of WordPress plugins. Experience working with and implementing internationalization onto WordPress websites.
• Knowledge of standard website development concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to multi-task and plan proactively; accomplish goals in a timely manner as per given deadlines.
• Demonstrate strong oral/written communication and listening skills.
• Have a strong background in HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
• Proficiency in presenting information and work completed to end users and project partners.
• Ability to demonstrate close attention to details and accuracy.
• Ability to work with minimal direction, yet able to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Have demonstratable experience in creating usable, visually appealing, and functional websites on a variety of topics.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with Elementor.
• Experience working with hosting websites and the use of FTP.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in a related Information Technology field highly desirable

Terms of Employment

This is a 40-hours per week, full-time contract up to 31 st August 2024 subject to the satisfactory completion of a probation period. The nature of the work may require EU travel as the scope of our work at European level.

Salary scale: €35,000 to 45,000 depending on skills and experience

The annual leave entitlement is twenty-five (25) days per annum, pro-rata for shorter periods. Entitlement to leave for Public Holidays is in accordance with the terms of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997.  Future in Perspective is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All documentation received by the company will be processed in accordance with the relevant applicable data protection legislation. The information will only be used in the processing of job applications and for ongoing administrative purposes with job candidates. 

This position is funded through European Erasmus+ Programme 2021 – 2026.

To apply: please submit a CV and cover letter outlining reasons for your suitability for your chosen position to jobs.fipl@gmail.com. Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 12 th August 2022. Late applications will not be considered. Shortlisting will apply and selection process will comprise two elements – skills demonstration and interview (same day). Candidates from non-traditional backgrounds are especially welcome.