It is without a doubt that HTML5 is the future of the web. With almost all the major web browsers already starting to support HTML5 what has you as Web Developer done to become familiar with HTML5?

With HTML5 allot can be done using only HTML and Javascript code where previously Flash or Silverlight was needed to accomplish the same task. Things like video and audio playback can be done natively with HTML5 without the need for any third party application. Developing 2D and 3D games also just became allot easier. With the new HTML5 canvas developers can now do 2D and 3D graphics with just a few simple lines of Javascript code.

The question is what have you as Web Developer done to become more familiar with the new HTML5 capabilities? Have you started reading up on it and tried your hand at some examples?

Most mobile phones out there today does not support Flash or Silverlight, even the new iPad which I would say was designed to be a web device does not support these third party applications, but one thing they do support is HTML5. This is why I would say it is so important for Web Developers to start experimenting with HTML5.

I took the weekend to do some tests and familiarise myself with HTML5 and I must say I am impressed. I will be doing some basic tutorials during the next couple of days to showcase the capabilities of HTML5 and just how easy it really is.

Are you HTML5 ready?

Kibo Media is looking for a Mid to Senior web developer to join their team full time.

The applicant’s daily task will be to develop websites and carry out monthly updates and enhancements to client websites and or databases.

Kibo Media is a dynamic web design and development company providing a full range of web services. Tey focus on building strong lasting relationships with their clients through delivering work in a timeous, efficient manner.

If you meet the below requirements, please email a short cover letter and CV to alicep@kibomedia.co.za in order to apply.

Requirements
• experience in web programming using CSS, HTML and PHP
• experience SEO
• experience in working with and developing in Content Management Systems and understanding what they are about (wordpress, joomla etc.). You will be our expert wordpress CMS person!
• capable of contributing to team, but self sufficient and proactive enough to manage own work
• capable of carrying out work from a brief to completion
• understand web application best practices and browser compatibility
• Client Relationship: Excellent management of relationships. Prompt response to email and / or other queries
• Understanding of “design” elements in order to ensure development meets design rquirements

Advantageous
• working with MySQL 5 databases advantage
• experience working on Linux

Personal Skills/Attributes
• Candidate must be able to interact and work with a dynamic and ambitious team
• Good communicator and team player
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Can work with little supervision, pro-active and takes on responsibility for code developed
• Ability to work in a high pressure environment and meet agreed deadlines
• Entrepreneurial in terms of being able to see development opportunities
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills
• High level of attention to detail

Details

Province: Western Cape
Education level: Matric
Own transport required: Yes
City: Cape Town – Maitland
Type: Permanent
Job level: Mid / Senior

If you think you have what it takes then why not give it a go.