Android DeveloperBuilding the new Robocop
Blackberry DeveloperMust like fruit
Senior Front-end DevBuilder of online structures
QT DeveloperCan be a cutie as well
UX Designer/SpecialistUser experience that's unforgettable
Android Developer Job Specifications
Prezence Digital is looking for a new native Android app developer to join their development team in Cape Town. He or she will join the current team of developers, and will have the opportunity to work with some of the biggest brands in South Africa, such as Computicket, Ster-Kinekor, Discovery, Media24 and Soccer Laduma.
Duties:
- Report to the Technical Director.
- Building native Android phone and tablet applications.
- Maintenance of core Android applications on the commercial platforms.
- Support of applications and environment on new and legacy applications.
- New technology/methodology/language research and implementation.
- Working extensively with the Prezence team to produce 'best of breed' projects.
Requirements:
Technical skills:
- 3-4 years development experience with a minimum of 6 months active Android development.
- Excellent knowledge of database design, and development planning.
- Solid understanding of Java and the Android SDK.
- Solid understanding and awareness of best practices for Android development.
- Solid understanding of Android phone / tablet development process.
- Ensure applications are maintained with optimal performance and scalability.
- Experience interacting with various web services, including SOAP, REST, XML, JSON.
- Understanding of scalability, systems engineering, and algorithms.
- Ensure source code meets development standards, functional specifications, and is easily maintainable.
Soft skills:
- Source code control understanding (experience with Subversion preferred).
- Provide accurate estimates for development of features/functionality.
- Ability to translate business and functional requirements into technical solutions.
- Positive attitude with an ability to work in teams.
- Also able to work independently, and without supervision.
- Able to nurture and encourage junior developers.
- Ability to multi-task across numerous projects.
- Enjoys working in an incredibly fast-paced (but exciting) agency environment.
- Able to work under pressure, and is still able to deliver on deadlines whilst doing so.
- Problem solving and must be a logical thinker.
- End-user oriented.
- Desire to grow, and become the best in the industry.
- Assist in rollout of application functionality to Test/UAT/Production environments.
Advantageous:
- Having applications published to Android Market.
- Experience in other mobile app development platforms including HTML 5 based applications.
- Experience with OpenGL and 3D graphics.
- Diploma or degree in Information Technology (or similar course).
Remuneration:
- Remuneration is negotiable, and will depend on the applicant's level of experience.
Blackberry Developer Job Specifications
Prezence Digital is looking for a new native Blackberry app developer to join their development team in Cape Town. He or she will join the current team of developers, and will have the opportunity to work with some of the biggest brands in South Africa, such as Computicket, Ster-Kinekor, Discovery, Media24 and Soccer Laduma.
Duties:
- Report to the Technical Director.
- Building native Blackberry phone and tablet applications.
- Maintenance of core Blackberry applications on the commercial platforms.
- Support of applications and environment on new and legacy applications.
- New technology/methodology/language research and implementation.
- Working extensively with the Prezence team to produce ‘best of breed' projects
Qualification required:
- 3-4 years development experience with a minimum of 6 months active Blackberry development.
- Excellent knowledge of database design, and development planning.
- Solid understanding of Java and the Blackberry SDK including Blackberry Webworks.
- Solid understanding and awareness of best practices for Blackberry development.
- Solid understanding of Blackberry phone / tablet development process.
- Ensure applications are maintained with optimal performance and scalability.
- Experience interacting with various web services, including SOAP, REST, XML, JSON.
- Understanding of scalability, systems engineering, and algorithms.
- Ensure source code meets development standards, functional specifications, and is easily maintainable
Soft skills:
- Source code control understanding (experience with Subversion preferred)
- Provide accurate estimates for development of features/functionality
- Ability to translate business and functional requirements into technical solutions.
- Positive attitude with an ability to work in teams.
- Also able to work independently, and without supervision.
- Able to nurture and encourage junior developers.
- Ability to multi-task across numerous projects.
- Enjoys working in an incredibly fast-paced (but exciting) agency environment.
- Able to work under pressure, and is still able to deliver on deadlines whilst doing so.
- Problem solving and must be a logical thinker.
- End-user oriented.
- Desire to grow, and become the best in the industry.
- Assist in rollout of application functionality to Test/UAT/Production environments.
Additional requirements:
- Having applications published to Blackberry AppsWorld.
- Experience in other mobile app development platforms including HTML 5 based applications.
- Experience with OpenGL and 3D graphics.
- Diploma or degree in Information Technology (or similar course).
Senior Front-end Developer
The successful applicant will be required to work closely with the existing Prezence SA team to develop industry leading and innovative web and digital solutions for top SA and International brands and to build excellent working relationships with team members and clients. The company is looking for the very best HTML developers who want the opportunity to work on the very best projects and brands.
Experience / Skills:
Work experience:
- 6+ year's industry experience.
Technical experience:
- Handcode HTML5
- Handcode CSS3
- Javascript & JQuery
- Fireworks
- Photoshop
Resonsibilities:
- Apply expert knowledge and experience in the development of innovative, standards compliant HTML based websites and digital applications, from concept to roll out.
- Demonstrate a passion for creating innovative, industry-leading front-end user experiences.
- Demonstrate a sensitivity for and understanding of digital design and aesthetics. Have a passion for pixel-perfect translation of designs.
- Actively manage own projects and team members, including back-end developers where necessary.
- Develop & mentor junior front end developers to a high level of competence.
- Active role in the quality control process for the studio.
- Ensure cross-browser compatibility of projects in the 7 major web browsers.
Job Outputs:
- Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of HTML5, XHTML, CSS3, JAVASCRIPT & JQUERY.
- Understands and demonstrates the use of different coding syntaxes depending on the output - online, mailer or mobile.
- Understands interaction and usability of traditional websites, rich internet applications & mobile applications.
- Demonstrate effective understanding of technical advances and best practices.
- Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of all aspects of the development process.
Key Performance Indicators:
- Feedback from Project teams
- Feedback from Client
Team Interaction & Management:
- Demonstrate outstanding professional demeanour that inspires team members and peers.
- Work together with, and support the project lead across all projects, and become an integral part of the team.
- Ensure you are aware of all deadlines and schedules.
- Demonstrate that you are 'living the Company values'.
- Work closely with the various teams during lifecycle of the project.
Behaviour Competencies:
- Excellent organisational skills
- Attention to detail
- Self starter
- Energetic and motivated
- Pro active
- Excellent communicator
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- End user orientated/focused
- Work independently
- Work well under pressure to meet deadlines
- Desire to grow and develop
Additional requirements:
- Please include a cover letter, CV and at minimum a link to your personal URL/portfolio. Please also include links to samples of markup that you were directly responsible for.
- We'll accept .PDF portfolios in lieu of links or online samples of your work, but please submit these as a download rather than an attachment to your email application.
QT Developer Job Specs
Prezence Digital is looking for a new native Qt app developer to join their development team in Cape Town. He or she will join the current team of developers, and will have the opportunity to work with some of the biggest brands in South Africa, such as Computicket, Ster-Kinekor, Discovery, Media24 and Soccer Laduma.
Duties:
- Report to the Technical Director.
- Building native Qt based applications for Nokia and BB10 devices.
- Maintenance of core Qt applications on the commercial platforms.
- Support of applications and environment on new and legacy applications.
- New technology/methodology/language research and implementation.
- Working extensively with the Prezence team to produce 'best of breed' projects.
Requirements:
Technical skills:
- 3-4 years development experience with a minimum of 6 months active Qt development.
- Excellent knowledge of database design, and development planning.
- Solid understanding of Qt Creator / QML / C++
- Solid understanding and awareness of best practices for Qt development.
- Solid understanding of Qt development process
- Ensure applications are maintained with optimal performance and scalability
- Experience interacting with various web services, including SOAP, REST, XML, JSON.
- Understanding of scalability, systems engineering, and algorithms
- Ensure source code meets development standards, functional specifications, and is easily maintainable
Soft skills:
- Source code control understanding (experience with Subversion preferred)
- Provide accurate estimates for development of features/functionality
- Ability to translate business and functional requirements into technical solutions.
- Positive attitude with an ability to work in teams.
- Also able to work independently, and without supervision.
- Able to nurture and encourage junior developers.
- Ability to multi-task across numerous projects.
- Enjoys working in an incredibly fast-paced (but exciting) agency environment.
- Able to work under pressure, and is still able to deliver on deadlines whilst doing so.
- Problem solving and must be a logical thinker.
- End-user oriented.
- Desire to grow, and become the best in the industry.
Assist in rollout of application functionality to Test/UAT/Production environments
Advantageous:
- Having applications published to Nokia OviStore
- Experience in other mobile app development platforms including HTML 5 based applications
- Experience with OpenGL and 3D graphics
- Diploma or degree in Information Technology (or similar course).
Remuneration:
- Remuneration is negotiable, and will depend on the applicant's level of experience.
UX Designer/Specialist Job Specs
As a member of the Prezence digital team, this position is responsible for creating and delivering product requirements, and drive execution of specific programs and projects to completion against project plans based on the product roadmap. You will collaborate with all relevant 3rd party partners, engineering, operations and marketing teams to ensure that product goals are achieved.
Accountabilities:
Delivering measurable business results through product solutions that meet the product/business owner's vision, market needs and client's goals.
Job outputs:
- Analyze the existing client product with a view to continued improvements
- Work with the Business Analyst/Product Manager Team to define user requirements
- Design the user experience for improvement and new product features (this is ongoing, especially after product releases and customer feedback)
- Collaborate with the development team to ensure that the technical feasibility of the intended designs are validated by the team and can be implemented within the specified timeframes.
- Create wireframes and/or prototypes for product functionality
- Design interaction, look and feel
- Make sure that the designs created meet the requirements for the user stories created by the Product/Business Analysts for agile development
- Work with the QA engineer to ensure that the test plans have all the necessary test scripts for UX testing and that all platforms are included in the test plans.
- Final-pass Quality Assurance with the Product/Business Analyst
Experience/skills:
- At least 3-5 years experience in a design role.
- Online and mobile design experience is mandatory
- At least 5 years of design experience
- Experience in Usability Testing is a plus.
- At least 2+ years of working in an Agile Team (preferably SCRUM)
- A humble approach to work and being a Team Player is mandatory
Qualification required:
Bachelors or higher degree in Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Sc
