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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ASP.NET Developer at Trafford Council
In recognition of the need for transformation, Trafford Council has initiated a Transformation Programme and identified several themes which all focus on delivering change to areas of service delivery.
The council’s IT Department is a key enabler to delivering change through technology. We’re looking for a motivated individual to join the Applications Team as an ASP.NET Developer and work on the development of high-quality, accessible web-based systems for the council website and intranet.
What you’ll be doing:
PHP Web Developer at IMPL
We are a small successful web design and development company established 9 years based in Manchester, we are looking for a highly experience PHP web developer with at least 2 years commercial experience
You will be the sole developer for our company so we are looking for candidates with exceptional experience of taking ownership of projects from start to completion.
Web Designer / Developer at Fancy
We’re looking for talented web designers (Photoshop, Fireworks, strong design skills, UI focused) and developers (front-end HTML/CSS to web standards, or PHP/Rails developers) to assist on various projects over the next few months. Interested in local talent, and freelancers used to working remotely.
PHP/MySQL Web Developer at Carbon Creative
Exciting opportunity to join the award winning digital graphic and web design agency Carbon Creative.
With a passion for both creativity and the environment we are growing agency looking to unearth a fresh and talented PHP/MySQL developer.
You will ideally be degree educated with 2 - (4) or more years commercial experience.
An all round coding individual, you will be a team player full of enthusiasm for exploring innovative development with the ability to work independently and along side in house graphic design creative’s /and front-end developers.
.Net Web Developer at every1
every1 are looking for talented web developers to fill full time positions within our Lancashire based HQ. The successful candidate will work within our structured, yet relaxed Blackburn studio environment and must be able to work well with our experienced design and development teams.
Some high profile contract wins for some of the countries leading companies, means there is lots of potential for growth within the company.
The chosen candidates responsibilities will range from:
Front-End Developer at Numero
We are looking for one or more team members to join our established RIA user interface, framework and component development team.
Essential skills are outstanding cross-browser Ajax, Javascript and CSS skills, preferably with libraries such as JQuery or PrototypeJS and tools such as Firebug. Familiarity with HTML5 would be a distinct advantage, as would a good eye for user interfaces and design.”
Software Developer (PHP) at 29degrees
We are looking for a PHP developer to join a small team of developers, where you would primarily be involved in the implementation of major new features for, and support of, the web-based application of a high-profile client. It’s an ideal opportunity to get involved with, and help further shape an established business system handling many thousands of pounds a year.
Senior Developer at Creative Lynx
Senior Developer - Creative Lynx, Manchester City Centre
Creative Lynx is a multiple award winning Design and Digital agency based in the heart of Manchester. Our team of exceptional digital professionals work with clients from the healthcare, education, culture and public sectors to deliver a compelling proposition through the most appropriate channels. The full range of digital services provided by Creative Lynx include: strategic marketing, creative design, website development, eDetail aid development, film and eMarketing.
Front-End Developer at The Guild
The Guild are a User Experience Agency based in Clerkenwell, London. We are looking for a Front end/Interface developers with experience in HTML,CSS and Javascript. You will also have a good working knowledge of accessibility standards and Photoshop. Ability to write or work with J Query methods would be an advantage.
Middleweight to Senior Designer at Creative Lynx
Creative Lynx is a leading Design and Digital agency - ranked in both the Design Week and Marketing Week top 100 in recent years, we’re multiple award winning and have a sociable, friendly and extremely talented creative team based in the heart of Manchester City Centre. You can view some examples of our work at www.creativelynx.co.uk.
