Mercurytide, established in 2001, is an industry expert in Web development, with offices in both Edinburgh and Glasgow.  We are looking for outstanding Developers to join our growing team with the role being based in Edinburgh.

You need to be an expert in preferably Python and Django (however if you have PHP or a similar programming language and have an eagerness to learn we would be delighted to talk to you). You need to have a good understanding and experience in developing for the web.

ABOUT YOU:

• You would be embarrassed to do a “half-hearted” job
• You’re constantly looking for new and better ways to do things
• You’re always learning new tools and technologies to improve yourself
• You’re good at communicating and updates
• You have a good understanding of browser capabilities and have shared our pain in supporting IE6 over the years
• You know your 403s from your 301s and your PUTs from your POSTs
• You take personal pride in your work

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Writing well-designed, efficient and maintainable Python code
• Building user-friendly sites and systems that make use of modern web technologies (e.g. HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, AJAX)
• Designing technical solutions to fulfil client requirements in innovative yet practical ways
• Working with a smart, supportive team
• Working in an environment where your opinion matters and where your ideas and recommendations can make a difference

OTHER STUFF:

• We like a laugh, but we’re also very serious about getting our work done, and getting results.
• We’d like someone able to get to Edinburgh or willing to relocate.

WHAT TO DO NOW:

If it sounds like this might be a good match, please send us an email with your CV – along with a description of your experience building online “stuff” careers@mercurytide.co.uk. 

Salary is £20-£30K depending on experience and ability.