Web Programmer

Our Digital team has an immediate opening for a

Web Programmer

Reporting to the Digital Media Product Development Manager, the candidate will work from conception through to implementation of projects related to the Winnipeg Free Press news and vertical sites as well as its clients’ digital requirements.

This is a full-time position, working with the latest tools and software. We are seeking a high-energy, bright and enthusiastic individual who is comfortable juggling multiple files, deadlines, projects and formats and is completely at home in a digital team environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Working from concept through to implementation of:
  • Desktop and mobile sites
  • App developement
  • Database management and creation
• Maintaining and developing data management systems
• Bug testing and problem solving
• Software troubleshooting
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Post-secondary graduate in Computer Science or related field
• Working knowledge of:
  • Backend development using Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP (LAMP Stack),
  • Frontend development using HTML5, XML, CSS3, Javascript, JSON
  • API development and integration
  • Software development lifecycle
  • Version control systems and methodologies
  • REST and SOAP web services
• Understanding of Responsive Design with media query breakpoints
• Ability to conduct research into software-related issues and products
• Understanding of web development best practices
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills

Desired skills:

• Flexible and adaptable in regards to learning and understanding new technologies
• Native app development experience

The Winnipeg Free Press offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. If you are searching for an exciting digital career, and wish to showcase your skills and work on projects that reach over a million people each month, we invite you to submit your resume (quoting job title in subject line) to the attention of:

Human Resources
Winnipeg Free Press
1355 Mountain Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba R2X 3B6
resumes@freepress.mb.ca

We thank all applicants for applying; however only those under consideration will be contacted.