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FutureDJs is a fast-growing start-up in the education/music/technology sectors, we are working with some of the world’s most iconic music brands and artists including Pioneer DJ, Soundtrap (Spotify). We’re now looking for a FULL STACK DEVELOPER to join our team on the next phase of the mission. We are interested in talented individuals with initiative and drive. Candidates must have the ability to work hard, bring new ideas to the company and above all else be a fast learner. You will hit the ground running. Shortlisted candidates will need to demonstrate their initiative through previous projects, jobs or ventures. The role’s main purpose is to work closely with one of the founders and the company's Creative Director to successfully manage and implement FutureDJs virtual strategy. You will also work closely with our key partners. Joining the FutureDJs team will present a unique opportunity to build a brand with some of the world’s largest music organisations that we are partnering with. It will be important for the incoming person to be a self-starter and to get involved in everything from strategy development to detailed execution and delivery. Role Responsibility The project is currently in architecture design phase and we are currently open to the choice of technology stack used to implement the project. Shortlisted candidates will need to demonstrate the ability to design and implement the entire stack from the ground up, from server to the client side based on their preferred technology stack. The successful applicant will have experience in the following: Familiarity with API Creation and RESTful services LAMP, MEAN, Ruby-On-Rails, etc Familiar with React Translation of designer mock-ups and wireframes into front-end code Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and system design. Database administration and management of a hosting environment Understanding of the impact of scalability and maintainability in the overall design of the system Mobile client side development experience is an advantage Job roles Reports to the Founder / Technical Director Work with advisors to the business which include founders of Chillingo and Commercial Director of Trainline.com and Makes decision relating to end to end product delivery May require some high level input from Creative Director on more complex strategic issues Influencing senior level team Required to liaise with and manage expectations of 3rd party partners Required to communicate design/creative ideas and/or information to internal and external customers and suppliers Working to deadlines with strong consistency Do you have…..? A broad knowledge a/o interest of the business we are building and the sector Amazing creatively but also technically able to deliver An interest in music/DJ or working with schools A passion for the fundamentals of FutureDJs. Are you…? A problem solver Able to work in a team based culture A confident and ambitious individual What is it like to work at FutureDJs? Modern, creative work environment in iconic building Forward thinking and exciting company culture Free gym membership Excellent coffee and kitchen! Possibilities for travel 33 days holiday in full time role Flexible hours Benefits: Flexible working hours Profit sharing/share options Casual dress Wellness programs Subsidised gym membership Company events & social hours Discounted/free food Job Type: Full-time Salary: £30,000.00 to £50,000.00 /year Experience: javascript: 1 year (Preferred) >>> Please send your CV and Cover Letter via Doors Open. 

Web Developer Based : London Term : Full-time, Permanent YOU As a keen developer and music lover, you want to help us build a robust platform to bring music production into the connected world. Maintainability, testing, clean code and continuous delivery are core to your work ethic. YOUR ROLE Our API currently powers three of the world's most successful iOS music making apps (Launchpad, Groovebox and Blocs Wave) as well as the ground breaking Ampify Studio desktop music app, in conjunction with a powerful backend library of sounds. We need someone to help scale our platform's capabilities to cater for our fast growing user base. You will actively participate in the development of our API, mostly Javascript/Typescript backed by a PostgreSQL database. This will involve working with a wide range of technologies across the web stack from designing our REST API, maintaining our cloud infrastructure, database design and internal tools to help the content team manage the catalogue. YOUR TASKS Delivering clean code and well tested features to improve the Ampify platform Reviewing pull requests from other team members. Helping with the design of a scalable and secure platform. YOUR PROFILE You have an excellent programming foundation in one or more languages (we use Javascript/Typescript/Python/Ruby) You have at least 2-years in a similar role You enjoy developing applications using Node JS. You have experience with some (or all!) of the following technologies: Postgresql, React (and the react ecosystem), Linux, AWS. You have experience working with REST APIs and the HTTP protocol You have experience with Test Driven Development, continuous integration and developing applications in lean way. You're keen to get your hands dirty and learn new skills You get on well in a small team, working closely and communicating clearly with others You make music or have experience with music software You're a cloud native and keen to use the opportunities it provides About Us Incorporating the Focusrite, Novation and Ampify brands, we aim to enrich lives through music by removing barriers to creativity. As the number one selling audio interface brand worldwide, Focusrite has an illustrious and prestigious history. Alongside Novation and Ampify, the hardware and software that we develop plays a significant role in shaping the sound of modern music. From amateur to pro, our goal is to contribute to a world where we’ve made a difference creating opportunities for everyone and anyone to enjoy creating music. We embrace evolution, and that means being open to new ideas. Our business has a flat structure and is setup to enable everyone to contribute and be heard at all levels and at all stages of product development. We encourage innovation, fresh thinking and are passionate about creating great products. Benefits include flexible working, home working, company pension, life insurance, private healthcare, employee purchase scheme, share options, company music events, offsite company parties and free breakfast/lunch in the canteen. We arrange company training sessions, hold making things easy days, encourage personal development training, run lunch and learns and facilitate external visits. Focusrite is an equal opportunity employer, we are company of employees spanning a wide range of diverse backgrounds and we acknowledge that embracing our diversity is one of the keys to our future success. >>> Click on Apply Now to be taken to the application page. 

Beggars Group is looking for a Junior Web Developer/Designer consultant for a three-month contract assignment. The Junior Web Developer/Designer consultant will play a key role in the creation and maintenance of a variety of web-based properties supporting our artists across all of the labels within Beggars Group. We’re looking for someone with strong foundational knowledge of front-end coding, who’s passionate about our music and has the ability to cohesively translate our artists’ visions across web and social media formats. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Create Wordpress sites from scratch while overseeing and managing theme additions and edits across all labels’ artists’ websites • Manage inbound content edit requests on sites with no CMS (eg. artists pages) • Ability to create thought-provoking assets for social media (eg Instagram layouts, snapchat filters, etc.) • Take existing materials and assets (packaging and other marketing web-specific materials and translate into a cohesive web-based design for websites and other web properties • Support Marketing department with all web-based create and development initiatives for label projects • Prepare mock-ups, work examples for US marketing meetings/presentations • Own the development and set-up of marketing mailing lists: develop templates design/builds, manage list audits and new user set ups, and serve as the point of contact for any issues (owns Sendy platform) • Assist the labels and group departments with ad hoc general web-development requests and provide best practice guidance as when/necessary • Participate in weekly label marketing meetings, offering creative input with respect to web-based development and design • Work closely with US Product Management team and respective artists/ managers directly, fielding inbound feedback and proactively managing communication of status updates and necessary input. • Support the Director, Web Development & Marketing in managing calendar of web-specific projects timelines. • Maintain well-structured and coherent code repositories on Github on behalf of the group and labels. • Liaise with IT department to flag potential system upgrades and proactively communicate IT/web-specific system changes impacting US teams to a non-tech literate audience • Supports initiatives related to e-commerce business (webstores) by identifying potential capabilities with upgrade while supporting in the design of webstore platforms and e-commerce sites by providing recommendations and working cross-functionally to deliver features and layout improvements as necessary. REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS • 2-3 years of experience • Ability to work autonomously exhibiting high level of taste in design that reflects artist and campaign visions/direction • Prior experience working in the music industry (bonus points if you’ve worked with a band or artists in developing their website) • Excellent verbal and written communication and collaboration skills • Good photoshop skills, (Illustrator/Sketch/InDesign an advantage) • Good semantic XHTML/HTML5, CSS, jquery (any other languages/frameworks a bonus) • Familiarity with indesign • Ability to multitask and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment • Experience with version control • Familiarity with product photography • Demonstrated coding ability is a requirement! Beggars Group is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. >>> Click on Apply Now to be taken to the application page.