Front-end Developer

<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p></p><p>We are seeking to appoint a Front-end Developer to work on the development of the Our World in Data project and website, working under the direction of the Lead Developer and the Programme Director Dr Max Roser.</p><br> <p>The postholder will be responsible for ensuring that the Our World in Data site is aesthetically pleasing whilst functioning perfectly and intuitively. In order to do this, your primary task will be a redesign and implementation of ourworldindata.org. Furthermore, you will work with the project team to design a new visual exploration tool to allow the public direct access to our database and make continual improvements to this through design and implementation of new types of interactive data visualisation.</p><br> <p>You will also liaise with the project team, technical staff in the wider University and, where appropriate, external institutions to ensure that Our World in Data functions according to design specifications, whilst making recommendations on future technology choices for website development.</p><br> <p>You should hold a bachelor&#146;s degree in computer science, software engineering or have equivalent qualifications or experience, have a demonstrable portfolio of excellent web design projects that you have worked on, alongside strong knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript.</p><br> <p>This full-time position is fixed-term until 15 November 2021.</p><br> <p>Further particulars, including details of how to apply, can be obtained from the document below. Applications for this vacancy should be made online and you will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your application, which should include a sample of your code.</p><br> <p>Only applications received before 12.00 noon on 4 July 2018 can be considered.</p> </div>