About MOO

MOO is an award-winning online print business. We’re passionate about great design and the difference it can make to our customers and the world.

Founded in 2004, MOO aims to disrupt the $100 billion global print industry by combining the values of professional design with accessibility and reach of the web; making great design available to all.

By applying Web 2.0 principles to a 500 year-old market, we’ve become one of the fastest growing print businesses in the world, with triple digit annual growth and a global reach since launch. MOO prints millions of cards a month and has several hundreds of thousands of customers in over 180 countries. In the meanwhile we’ve also created a much-loved brand, with a 75% NetPromoter rating.

MOO is a values-led business. Our work is driven by a strong set of core values that define our culture, how we work and everything we produce – Design, Innovation, Community and Excellence.

We currently employ 34 full-time staff and have offices in London, UK and Rhode Island, USA. MOO has raised over $5m in venture capital from Accelerator Group, Index Ventures and Atlas Venture.

Overview

MOO are looking for a highly experienced and exceptional Senior Software Developer to join the Development team based in Old Street, London.

MOO is built on Debian running Apache, PHP and MySQL with a large helping of ActionScript.

You will work with the lead architect to define our future software strategy, lead on development initiatives and mentor junior members of the development team.

Responsibilities:

Write code that will transform the capability of our products – this is very much a hands on role for a very senior developer, exceptional coder;

Work with the application architect and development manager to define software solutions;

Lead development initiatives on both the public facing website and the back end systems;

Keep abreast of the changes in the technology landscape;

Assist and mentor other members of the team on best practices, tools and techniques.

About You

Experience & Attributes required:

At least 5 years + experience in software development experience using Agile methodology and considered a world-class developer;

Proven ability to architect solutions to complex problems;

Solid experience of two of the following languages:

PHP, Perl, Shell scripting, Python, Java, C, C++;

Solid experience of: MySQL, XML, XSD, XSLT, HTTP;

Experience in development for UNIX and Linux platforms;

Must have experience in agile software development practices, preferably hands on experience of SCRUM.

Skills & Attributes Required:

Ability to balance business focus and objectives with technology objectives;

An out and an out passion for technology and the solutions it can provide;

Ability to work efficiently and prioritise effectively;

Positive attitude in solving problems and finding solutions;

Confident, flexible and positive individual;

Strong leadership and mentoring skills;

Proven ability to work as part of a team as well as being able to focus and deliver on individual goals;

Excellent communication skills both verbal and written;

It would also be great if you had:

Start up experience;

Active involvement in an open source project;

Experience of multi-language and multi-locale platform;

Image processing (e.g. imagemagick, graphicsmagick, netpbm);

Experience producing or manipulating PDFs (e.g. pdflib, fpdf, FOP, ghostscript).

Reporting: Development Manager

Location: Old Street, London

How to apply:

Kindly send a short cover letter with CV attached to jobs@moo.com

My client a leading global investment management firm are looking to hire a developer for there London or Munich office.

Necessary Qualifications:

7+ years of experience programming applications in the UNIX environment RDBMS Experience, Sybase, Oracle, DB2, SQL Server Experience in Object Oriented Programming, C#, C++, Java VB or .NET experience under NT BS in Computer Science from a top school with GPA 3.7 or better Highly motivated, hard working, self-managed individual Ability to work in a fast-paced Trade Floor environment Perfect communication skills, verbal and written Experience in the Financial Industry, esp. Fixed Income, Investment Management or Trading Frequent travel to Munich If you hold any of the below it would be advantageous: Advanced degree in Computer Science, Math or Engineering Programming experience with CORBA Multi-threading under UNIX/C++ Familiarity with Bloomberg Written/Spoken German

How to apply:

Please send your CV to andy@diamondresourcing.com

My client a leading Asset management company is looking to fill a number of key positions; they are currently looking to hire an experienced Software Developer for several locations including London, Wimbledon, Vancouver & Bermuda to join there growing team responsible for designing and developing their next generation online financial platform. My client believes that I.T. is integral to the business and has a huge potential to give us a competitive advantage in every facet of the organisation. All of the IT systems are developed in-house using Microsoft C#, VB.NET, ASP.NET and SQL Server. To be a successful applicant you must fill the below criteria; * Outstanding academic record from a reputable university (preferably a 1st class or equivalent degree in a numerate discipline). A master or higher degree will be advantageous * Proficient in object-oriented programming languages (e.g. C#, Java, VB.Net) One of more of the following specialisations: * Backend system development (e.g. database, transactional, messaging, multithreaded systems) * Web development (e.g. HTML, Javascript, ASP.NET, JSP/servlet, PHP) * RIA development (e.g. AJAX, Adobe Flash/Flex/AIR, MS Silverlight) * Web UI/graphics design (e.g. CSS, 2D/3D graphics/animation, typography)

How to apply:

Please send your CV to andy@diamondresourcing.com

Our client is a full service Digital agency based in the heart of Soho.

Joining a talented Creative team and reporting in to the Head Of Technology this is a great opportunity for a top quality HTML, CSS and Javascript skilled developer!

Building cutting edge Apps, Websites and Emails campaigns you will code to W3C standards with SEO understanding and have Jquery and bespoke Javascript libraries exposure.

The client offers the chance to pick up news skills within an open source environment and would love candidates with experience of LAMP stack development: PHP5, MySQL

So if working in a varied role where you learn whilst having responsibly is for you please get in touch ASAP.

Salary – up to £35,000

How to apply:

Send CV’s and work examples to Jordan@jordannorrisrecruitment.com

We’re looking for a ColdFusion developer to join our team of 15 developers and designers at WhiteLabelDating.com. We’re focused on creating the very best online dating platform in the industry. We’re highly profitable, growing quickly and want to recruit the best people to work with our experienced team and be a part of our future.

We’re based at 1 High Street in the centre of Windsor, west of London. We’re easily commutable from London (West from Paddington or South-West direct from Waterloo), Reading, Staines or Slough.

You’ll work in a relaxed, social office, alongside 80+ other WLD people – not just developers! Read a bit more about our staff.

Our core application is written ColdFusion and we’re looking for someone to join the team to help maintain and improve all areas of the code. This would be an ideal role for an intermediate level developer looking to improve their skill set and also diversify into other languages and frameworks such as Ruby on Rails. We are currently investigating architecture changes and someone with an interest in cloud computing, sphinx and highly available database systems would be a great asset.

You’ll need the following skills/attributes:

ColdFusion 7+ (solid, commercial experience) – CFC usage is a must have

MySQL (or equivalent RDBMS)

Excellent knowledge of Javascript using Prototype/Scriptaculous

Ability to write clean, semantic, well-formed HTML and CSS

Proficiency with Linux/Unix server commands

Strong communicator, cheerful team-worker and best practice stickler

The following are nice-to-haves:

Source control: subversion/git

Agile work environment experience (we use Scrum and Kanban)

Links to open source projects or blogs you’ve written on

Previous dating or social networking projects

Attribute-based searching with Sphinx

Caching with memcache

Ruby on Rails, Perl, PHP

Salary will be based on experience, but will likely be in the range of £35k-£40k (negotiable).

We offer fantastic company benefits for all employees. Following your probation we’ll match up to 5% of your salary into your company stakeholder pension, you’ll be covered with BUPA health care with any medical history disregarded, we’ll cover you with a 4 x salary death-in-service life insurance policy, and we’ll contribute to local gym membership.

You’ll get a 24in iMac and a 23in Cinema Display to work on (or a top-end PC if you insist) and you’ll sit at a big desk on a swanky Aeron chair. We have a free posh coffee machine, games consoles, a football table and more.

How to apply:

If you’re interested in applying or would like to know more, please contact Barry Frost at jobs@whitelabeldating.com.

We can only consider candidates entitled to work in the UK and who are able to work full-time in our Windsor office.

No agencies please.

We’re looking for Rails developers to join our team of 15 developers and designers at WhiteLabelDating.com. We’re focused on creating the very best online dating platform in the industry. We’re highly profitable, growing quickly and want to recruit the best people to work with our experienced team and be a part of our future.

We’re based at 1 High Street in the centre of Windsor, west of London. We’re easily commutable from London (West from Paddington or South-West direct from Waterloo), Reading, Staines or Slough.

You’ll work in a relaxed, social office, alongside 80+ other WLD people – not just developers! Read a bit more about our staff.

We’re working on several exciting new Rails projects and want to encourage you to bring your ideas to the team. We use Scrum, Kanban and are always aiming to improve skills together. The development team went to Rails Underground in July and regularly attend and have spoken at LRUG (London Ruby User Group) meetings.

You’ll need the following skills/attributes:

Ruby on Rails (solid, commercial experience)

MySQL (or equivalent RDBMS)

Excellent knowledge of Javascript using Prototype/Scriptaculous

Ability to write clean, semantic, well-formed HTML and CSS

Proficiency with Linux/Unix server commands

Strong communicator, cheerful team-worker and best practice stickler

The following are nice-to-haves:

TDD and BDD (we use Test::Unit, Shoulda and Cucumber)

Agile work environment experience (we use Scrum and Kanban)

Links to open source projects or blogs you’ve written on

Previous dating or social networking projects

Attribute-based searching with Sphinx

ColdFusion, Perl

Salary will be based on experience, but will likely be in the range of £35k-£40k (negotiable).

We offer fantastic company benefits for all employees. Following your probation we’ll match up to 5% of your salary into your company stakeholder pension, you’ll be covered with BUPA health care with any medical history disregarded, we’ll cover you with a 4 x salary death-in-service life insurance policy, and we’ll contribute to local gym membership.

You’ll get a 24in iMac and a 23in Cinema Display to work on (or a top-end PC if you insist) and you’ll sit at a big desk on a swanky Aeron chair. We have a free posh coffee machine, games consoles, a football table and more.

How to apply:

If you’re interested in applying or would like to know more, please contact Barry Frost at jobs@whitelabeldating.com.

We can only consider candidates entitled to work in the UK and who are able to work full-time in our Windsor office.

No agencies please.

Calling all Flash Gordon’s and Flash Gloria’s!, Zebra People are currently on the hunt for Experienced Flash Developers with an array of skills including AS2, AS3, Papervision, Flex and Air. We are looking for candidates for both permanent and freelance roles so we would be interested in hearing from candidates who are looking for either or! Please have a look at the following latest opportunities and don’t delay getting in touch!

Senior Flash Developer, Permanent Role – London up to 45k

* experience of online advertising, microsite and Rich

application development for blue-chip brands.

* Expertise with OOP techniques, AS 2 and AS3.

* Experience with a wide range of Interactive

technologies/techniques including Flex, Air,

Papervision, Flash remoting, flash communication

server and XML.

* Knowledge of how to make ideas work across various OS

and browser platforms..

* The ability to lead other less experienced flash

developers and designers and help them develop new

skills.

* Experience with Rich media serving platforms

(Eyeblaster, Flashtalking, DoubleClick Studio) and

the ability to push them to achieve greater creative

and interaction results

Flash Developer, Contract Role – London

* Experience of creating graphically rich Flash

applications with elegant effect

* Extensive knowledge and practical experience of both

ActionScript 2 and 3 to create advanced OOP based

applications

* Experience of using Agile methodology

* Experience of the challenges of developing Flash such

as memory management and low level performance tuning

* Track record of working within a team and using

collaborative software tools such as version control,

issue management and wikis.

How to apply:

send your up to date CV to donna@zebrapeople.com with a link to your portfolio and/ or recent work.

PHP MySQL Developer

This multi award-winning Online retailer of entertainment based products is looking for a PHP MySql developer to work across its multiple ecommerce sites.

Required skills and experiences

• Minimum 1 year commercial experience of:

o OOP in PHP 5

o MySQL

o CSS

o Javascript

o HTML

• Familiarity with MVC design patterns

• Strong communication skills coupled with a strong desire for personal development

• Good understanding of object oriented design patterns

• Demonstrable knowledge of web standards

Preferred skills and experiences

• Experience with Linux and Apache

• Use of Ajax and similar technologies to deliver enhanced functionality

• Understanding of cross-browser and cross-platform technical issues

• An understanding of unobtrusive Javascript

• Use of subversion and version controlling systems

• Experience in an Agile methodology, preferably Scrum

• Experience with Zend framework

• Domain knowledge of ecommerce processing including search, payment processing, order processing, data protection and security

• Understanding of scaling technologies and solutions

• Knowledge of the book, DVD, CD and video game retail markets

Ideal Candidate

You are likely to be a recent graduate or similar who is in the early days of your career. You know the best way to kick start your career is to join a team of high performers and learn from them.

You want to get stuck in from day one and deliver value to the company through hard work.

You have a highly analytical mind and love solving problems and creating the right solution.

You can code but you haven’t proved yourself yet in a team creating scalable commercial systems dealing with millions of pounds of turnover every month – but you know you can.

You love technology and the web. You keep abreast of trends and developments in your spare time. You may well run a Linux cluster under your stairs.

You want the flexibility and the responsibility that comes with working in an agile development environment.

You have a strong sense of personal achievement and want to grow your business focus and technical skills.

You have the self-motivation and ability to work in fast-paced environment.

How to apply:

Please email a CV to gavin@way-forward.com

020 7734 4664

Digital Project Manager / Web Project Manager

Berkshire

Up to £30,000

JRN have a great opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading digital agencies!!

We are looking for a Digital Project manager with experience of managing the production and delivery of web sites and applications.

Based in the heart of Berkshire and just 20 minutes from Paddington you will work closely with the Management team, Developers and Designers to Design, Build and Deliver cutting edge web sites and applications on time and on budget.

Along with excellent organisational skills, the ability to communicate at all levels both internally and externally and bags of energy and enthusiasm it would be ideal if you also had experience of a web agency environment.

How to apply:

To join the fast paced forward thinking and growing Agency please send your up to date CV to Jordan@jordannorrisrecruitment.com

JNR are working with an Excellent Digital Agency – Established over 10 years ago and now part of one of UK’s largest agency networks we are offering a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Front End Developer to join a great team working on Websites, Applications and Marketing campaigns.

Working in a small, talented and very passionate team you will need:

(X)HTML & CSS

Javascript (Libraries, DOM scripting and Ajax)

Photoshop

Accessibility, W3C standards and usability, Cross-browser compatibility.

Being the sole Front-end developer you will report into the Creative director who will give you responsibility and the chance to learn on the job whilst interacting with Designers and other team members.

Ideally you will has some experience on the agency industry but we will not discount excellent developers with professional experience in other sectors.

We will expect you to be as passionate as our client about the web so an online portfolio is a must!

Salary – £25,000 upwards

How to apply:

Please send me through your CV along with a link to your work ASAP!