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Job Title	Web Programmer (Games)
Job Category	New Media
Experience/Skills Required	Web design
Job Description	Are you looking for a new role? Are you an Experienced Web Programmer looking for the oppotunity to work for a well established company? The Web Programmer is responsible for using a scripting language and translating the requirements of end-users and internal clients into a functional product. The role will also include modifying pre-existing code, designing new products and applications. This is what you must know: -How to interpret and follow specifications or other briefs -How, and to whom, to ask questions to clarify requirements or raise issues in response to the specification or brief -Relevant programming principles and best practice (such as object-oriented and/or procedural programming) -The functions and syntax of the scripting language you are using -How to write efficient code that is easy to debug and maintain -Why it is important to clearly document your code -How to test and debug your code efficiently, effectively and thoroughly This is what you must be aware of: -Project parameters and constraints including target platforms and their capabilities -Relevant issues relating to usability, accessibility and product design -The format in which the product will be deployed (for example, web) -Sources of information for help, tips and tricks for making most effective use of the scripting language you are coding with -The implications of later requests for changes to functionality or other aspects of the product -The expectations of others who may be involved in debugging, using or modifying your code This is what you must be able to do: -Use the specified development environment or coding tool effectively -Code scripts to provide specified functionality -Produce modular code -Clearly document your code so that others can understand it -Test and debug your code -Laise with colleagues to ensure designs and specifications are correctly implemented -Respond positively to requests for changes If you are interested in this position please contact Claire Doo on 01206 840231 or email officemanager@opmjobs.com
Location	UK & Europe, England, North West
Salary	32000
Date posted	06/05/2008
Recruiter	This job is advertised on behalf of OPM using their internal reference 8925.