Purpose of the Position:

An opening has been created within Hong Kong’s leading publisher for a skilled Drupal developer looking to work in the online media sector.

You will work within an agile framework to produce and agree specifications for amending or adding new functionality to existing portfolio of digital properties. You will also be designing new Drupal builds and extending/ modifying existing Drupal builds. You should be an experienced PHP Developer with a passion for Drupal and staying up to date with the latest CMS concepts and trends. You should be confident enough to hit the ground running in terms of your coding ability and work pro-actively in a team environment to achieve the best results.

The successful candidate will be a detail oriented, enthusiastic self-starter. They will have a working knowledge of current web technologies and will have an understanding of the processes and challenges involved in developing and maintaining a full spectrum of digital platforms.

Major Job Responsibilities:

• Work within the development team on new and existing Drupal and Node.js builds owning the user-interface & front end deliverable.
• Provide operational support to existing digital properties.
• Write high quality code within tight delivery timelines.
• Co-ordinate with functional areas on launch and deployment tasks.
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs
• Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability

Job Requirements:

• 3+ years of development experience.
• University graduate with degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline.
• Expertise in JavaScript (AJAX, Node.js), CSS3 and HTML5.
• Basic understanding of server-side CSS pre-processing platforms, such as LESS and SASS
• Proficient understanding of client-side scripting and JavaScript frameworks, including jQuery
• Proficient understanding of server-side scripting and Javascript frameworks, including Node.js with Express
• Proficient understanding of CasperJS or other test suites.
• Good understanding of asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and AJAX
• Possesses a solid understanding of Search Engine Optimization (SEO).
• Experienced in resolving cross browser compatibility issues and adhering to W3C standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team player who is self-motivated and willing to further their knowledge by exploring new technologies.
• Flexible, proactive, should be able to handle fast-paced environments.
• Distinctive problem solving and analytical skills.
• Good command of written and spoken English.

It would be a plus to have:
Experience in implementing projects on Drupal and PHP.

Personal attributes:
A Digital native who is energetic, collaborative, solution-oriented, and consistently demonstrates a strong sense of professional integrity and accountability. 

Work location will be at Tai Po office, shuttle bus service is provided