Web Developer

MPC is one of the world's leading post production facilities creating high-end digital visual effects for the television and feature film industries. Based in Soho, MPC’s continued success is dependent on a continued investment in technology so that its clients continue to enjoy the highest possible quality of work and service. Due to increased demand, MPC seeks to appoint a Web Developer to join the existing development team to work on several projects with internal clients on a 4-6 month contract

The appointee's core responsibilities would include:

• Develop intranet Web Applications for managing internal workflows and processes.
• Implementation primarily in Python within highly customised work environments using Django for templating and project management.
• Fixing bugs and troubleshooting problems with the live system
• Keeping documentation up to date
• Proposing new developments to further improve software.

Applicants will need to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Expert in Python.
• Experience of developing web-based tools with MySQL.
• Experience of AJAX an advantage.
• Awareness of MooTools an advantage
• Be able to write custom Django apps.
• Understanding of developing for webservice architectures
• Strong front end knowledge.
• Good knowledge of Agile methodologies, especially code review, refactoring and rapid release cycles.
• Be willing to work with limited specs and wireframes in order to deliver flexible web apps.

Salary: Competitive remuneration package
Location: London
Contract: 12 months
Application Closing Date: Ongoing recruitment

This is an exciting opportunity to work with high-end technologies delivering productivity and management tools to internal clients working on major motion pictures. If you are an ambitious web developer looking for an opportunity to work with cutting edge technology then please apply online.