Geekup
What is GeekUp?
GeekUp is a community of web designers, web developers, and other tech-minded folk from the UK. It's a grassroots knowledge sharing and networking social for folks involved or interested in the web and technology industry. Monthly events take place in Chester, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Preston and Sheffield.
Who can attend GeekUp?
While the focus for GeekUp is predominately web related anybody involved in the technology industry is more than welcome to attend a GeekUp. The monthly events are free, we just ask that you buy your own beer.
Geekup also provides a job list for potential employement. Here are a few of the jobs recently posted:
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.NET CMS Web Developer at AHC Ltd
We seek a .NET web developer expert in at least one leading .NET CMS product.
You would work closely with our in-house development and design teams, to develop a marketing and promotional website for a large UK not-for-profit organisation in the pensions sector.
The project is scheduled to run for 2 month with completion by the end of August 2010.
Requirements
Mobile Web App Developer at Scratchino
Dynamic, young Internet gaming company based in Central London is looking for a developer with experience of creating Mobile web apps for a variety of platforms, especially iPhone, Android and other webkit based browsers to join us on a contract basis at our office near Oxford Circus.
We require a cooperative, capable individual to work closely with our friendly, experienced team. You will have extensive knowledge and experience of javascript and CSS in a mobile environment with a specific focus on Jquery.
Other key areas will include:
Junior Web Developer at I-COM
Customer driven growth means that we need to build our back office team to help maintain our high standards of customer service.
We are looking for a junior developer who has some experience of CSS, HTML, ASP, PHP, HTML, MYSQL, SQL Server. 80% of the work will be hands on development with remaining 20% managing smaller projects. Interaction will be with a team of 8 designers/developers and programmers. You will be expected to have strong communication skills as managing projects will require a large amount of client interaction.
SEO Programmer at I-COM
An experienced Google SEO consultant is required to join our team of five professional Google SEO consultants.
The person we are looking for would have worked in a similar SEO focused role before in an agency environment.
The person would be expected to use white-hat SEO strategies to manage independently the SEO requirements of a number of smaller clients and work within the team on some of our larger accounts. We operate separate departments for SEO, SEM and web design and development.
Project Manager at I-COM
Customer driven growth means that we need to build our back office team to help maintain our high standards of customer service.
We are looking for a web developer with experience of PHP, ASP, and ideally XHTML and CSS who wants to work more closely with clients. 60% of the work will be hands on development with remaining 40% spent working with clients and managing projects. Interaction will be with a team of 9 designers/developers and programmers.
Web Developer at Oneighty
Skills:
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XHTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL, Javascript,
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Wordpress, Drupal, Magento,
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Server Admin, Google Analytics
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Familiarity with Photoshop and Illustrator.
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Excellent attention to detail and efficient working practices
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Aware of W3C standards
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Understanding of SEO techniques within the website build
Experience:
Web Applications Developer at Schools Data Services Ltd
We are a small company providing an on-line behaviour data management and analysis facility for schools. We are currently developing a new, cutting edge data management facility with a view to entering the school MIS market. Our USP will be to provide a lean, simple to use, cost effective alternative to the bloated, inefficient and expensive applications currently marketed to schools by big corporations. Your role will be to construct the GUI for this application using JavaScript and with the use of an API to connect to the database.
PHP Programmer at ocProducts
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled PHP programmer to secure a full-time role in an Open Source software development and web agency company. The right employee would have good opportunity to advance their career and gain wider recognition than is normally possible in a pure agency environment, not just being a third-party developer. The ideal candidate would be a graduate with advanced programming skills and a firm understanding of all applicable languages and technologies.
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Digital Developer at four23
Job Purpose As a digital expert you will bring maverick thinking to all things digital – you will design and build digital experiences, have your finger on the pulse for all the latest developments (both from an creative and a technological point of view) and be keen to bring your knowledge and ambition into our growing studio. Working alongside the creative team you will use your experience to enhance our digital offering, as we continue to deliver great creative work, across all disciplines.
Search Engine Optimisation and Marketing Assistant at Adventure Centre
Ideal candidate: Graduate, studied marketing, has genuine interest and experience in both search engine optimisation and marketing, and has marketing ideas. Knowledge of HTML and CSS an advantage. Would suit someone with an interest in the outdoor activities, e.g. walking, camping, climbing etc. Must be proficient in written English with at least GCSE grade C in English or equivalent.
This position involves:
