We have an exciting opportunity for a Web Developer to join our expanding team in Belfast City centre.

You will ideally be an experienced web developer, with at least three year’s relevant industrial experience. 

Join our team in the production of cutting-edge immersive technology products and associated web applications.

Title: Web Developer

Responsible to: CEO

Job Purpose:

 The Web Developer will be responsible for the development of web services and web applications - full-stack web development. 

The successful candidate will work with the team at Sentireal to complement the current provision of Sentireal’s products and services.

Job Content:

Specific duties include:

• To write well designed, testable, efficient web service and web application code using best software development practices

• Testing, verifying, deploying and maintaining web service and web application software

• Full-stack web development using frameworks such as Spring Boot, Angular and React

• Creation of REST Application Programming Interfaces that can be consumed by front-end web applications and mobile applications

• Integration of data from various back-end services and databases such as MySQL and MongoDB

• Leading software development projects using agile methodologies such as Scrum

• Gathering and refining specifications and requirements based on technical needs

• Creation and maintenance of software documentation

• To be responsible for maintaining, expanding, and scaling our web applications

• To remain up to date on emerging technologies/industry trends and apply them into operations and activities

• Cooperation and collaboration with technical team to ensure cohesion in product development

• Reporting to senior management

• Demonstrating Sentireal’s software products to existing and potential customers both on and off the premises

• Undertaking any other reasonable duties requested or delegated by Line Managers

Web Developer Job Specification

Educational Qualifications – essential:

Achieved a 2:1 or above in any of the following degree disciplines:

• Computer Science

• Software Engineering

• Electronics   

Educational Qualifications – desirable:

Masters Degree or above in a related discipline

Experience – essential:

Completed a minimum of 3 years’ experience in industry in a software environment.

Practical experience in: 

• Web development

• In-depth knowledge of modern HTML/CSS

• Languages and frameworks such as Java, .NET, Javascript, Spring Boot, Angular, React

• A solid understanding of how web applications work including security, session management, and best development practices

• Adequate knowledge of database systems, Object Oriented Programming and web application development

• Hands-on experience with network diagnostics, network analytics tools

Experience – desirable:

Demonstrate experience in participating in agile software development projects, using methodologies such as Scrum

Membership of relevant professional organisations

Knowledge and skills – essential:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Aggressive problem diagnosis and creative problem-solving skills

Knowledge and skills – desirable:

Demonstrate a knowledge of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality technologies and their applications

Personal attributes – essential:

Ability to use initiative

Ability to adopt a flexible approach

Personal attributes – desirable:

Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment, learn rapidly and master diverse web technologies and techniques.