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  ►   JOB VACANCY  06|2020 EPOS ERIC WEB DEVELOPER   EXTENDED TO November 1^st

Application start date: 25^th September 2020 | Application deadline (CET): 18^th October 2020 at 11:59 pm (Rome local time)

Job Position: Web Developer

Employer: European Plate Observing System European Research Infrastructure Consortium (EPOS ERIC)

Duration: Permanent position

Contract: CCNL Ambasciate, Consolati, Legazioni, Istituti culturali ed Organismi internazionali in Italia. Area: B
Full time employment, with 1 months-probation period

Purpose: EPOS ERIC is looking for a motivated and skilled Web Developer who will be responsible for implementing and maintaining the EPOS ERIC websites and intranet.

Location: Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia, Bologna (Italy)

Working Language: English and Italian

 ►Download the extended vacancy notice here

Job Mission and Main Responsibilities

EPOS ERIC is looking for a motivated and skilled Web Developer who will be responsible for implementing and maintaining the EPOS ERIC websites and intranet. 

In order for you to succeed in this role, you will need to be proficient with the latest standards and libraries to fully integrate JavaScript, HTML, CSS, PHP elements into high efficiency web interfaces and have solid knowledge and experience in programming applications and database technologies:

• Know HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL, node, js, PHP, DRUPAL or other Content Management Systems, and other relevant web design and coding languages
• Website and software application designing, building, maintaining, scaling (i.e. Git, Google analytics, Web-page performance analysis tools
• Conferring with teams to resolve conflicts, prioritize needs, develop content criteria, or choose solutions.
• Directing or performing Website updates
• Developing or validating test routines and schedules to ensure that test cases mimic external interfaces and address all browser and device types
• Editing, writing, or designing Website content, and directing team members who produce content
• Maintaining an understanding of the latest Web applications and programming practices through education, study, and participation in conferences, workshops, and groups.
• Back up files from Web sites to local directories for recovery
• Identifying problems uncovered by customer feedback and testing, and correcting or referring problems to appropriate personnel for correction
• Evaluating code to ensure it meets industry standards, is valid, is properly structured, and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems
• Determining user needs by analyzing technical requirements
• Create and mantain software documentation
• Stay up-to-date on technology

 Essential Skills and Competences

• Bachelor degree (In Italy “Laurea Triennale”) in Computing Science or in scientific, engineering, math realms, or relevant experience (at least five years) in technical management of web projects
• Proven experience in web programming (at least five years)
• Solid knowledge and experience in programming applications 
• Solid understanding of how web applications work including security, session management, and best development practices
• Proficient in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, PHP, Python and Database technologies
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Solid ability in both written and verbal communication
• Knowledge of programming language and technical terminology
• Able to develop ideas and processes and clearly express them
• High degree of independent judgment
• Able to solve complex problems
• Working Professional Proficiency in Italian and English, with ability to speak, read and write both languages with minimal difficulty.

Special Personal Attributes Required for the Position

• Accountable and working transparently, and in close interaction with colleagues;
• Good social skills and ability to function in a small dedicated team;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Able to produce clear and high-quality output;
• Able to work towards precise objectives under specific time constraints;
• High-standard work ethics;
• Willingness to cover some general administrative tasks to support the team’s needs;
• Other key competencies: critical thinking and problem-solving skills, planning and organizing, communication skills, adaptability, team-work, accuracy;
• Good team player with a flexible approach.

Compensation

Salary will be commensurate to titles and experience

Conditions

Full time employment, with 1-month probation period. Overtime may be required to meet project deadlines. National and international travel may be required for the purpose of meeting with project partners, stakeholders, etc.

Application

Prepare your application as one single PDF document, in English, containing a copy of your CV in Europass Template, the name of two references, with a cover letter explaining your interest in this position and how you could contribute. Enclose this document in an email message, with subject: “Application EPOS ERIC Web Developer”; addressed to EPOS ERIC Executive Director: epos-eric@pec.it

According to Italian Privacy Protection Law n. 196/03 any resume not mentioning explicitly the following wording: ‘I authorize the use of my personal data in accordance with Italian Privacy Protection Law (30/06/2003, n. 196/03)’ will be automatically deleted from our database and consequently not taken into consideration.