iNinja

 

Everything is mobile. As an expert in the digital space, finding a candidate in the market with a skill set that covers both iOS and Android is a pretty spectacular moment in my day.

I wanted to share such a candidate with you.

To summarise his expertise:

• 3 years’ experience with iOS development across both mobile and tablet.
• 1 year experience with Android development.
• Developer of iPhone and  iPad apps with objective C on Xcode, iOS Cocoa touch.
• Recently developing for Android devices  with Java on Eclipse.
• Object oriented master with extensive experience with this type of programming which encompasses a
  total 12 years that has made its way from hardware to software to mobile.
• In his time away from the computer he has spent it in the darkest dojos obtaining a black belt in Jujitsu
  and creating robotics – I’m pretty sure that he is going to be the next terminator.
• He is currently open to opportunities and looking for base salary of $90,000 or a competitive contract opportunity if it was 6 months or more.

If you like the sound of this candidate and are ready to grapple with your next iOS/Andriod project why not use
this black belt?

Please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Best regards,

Sam.

 

 

I Need a Talented Front End Developer for 3-6 month contract! Expert in JQuery UI/mobile? I need you!

Front End Developer | HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery

This is a brilliant opportunity for a talented Front End Developer to join a market leading Australian company in a contract position with an attractive Day rate.

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, you must possess the following skills

Key Requirements:

• Demonstrable experience in JavaScript/jQuery with exposure to jQuery UI and jQuery Mobile
• Demonstrable experience in creating high performance jQuery interaction plugins
• Demonstrable experience in building web applications using HTML5/CSS3
• Solid understanding of responsive web design principles and CSS media queries
• Knowledge and understanding of accessibility principles and techniques
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Highly Desirable:

• Experience working with CSS pre-processors (LESS or Sass);
• Experience using CSS frameworks such as Twitter Bootstrap or Zurb Foundation
• Samples of work

Contract role immediate start!

If this sounds like you and you are ready for your next challenge then apply NOW submitting CV in WORD format below or email sam.elderfield@ambition.com.au or Contact me for a confidential chat 02 9248 6228.

He’s back! The JavaScript Master | Ready for a new contract!

How are you today? I hope you are well. Not often do I come across superior great front end developers that can say they are true masters in JavaScript. I currently have a contractor on my books who’s contract is about to expire and I need to find him a new home.

To summarise his experience

• He’s got the ability to slice, dice and create pixel perfect CSS
• He has superior knowledge of responsive design and advanced HTML5/CSS3 skills
• Not only has he contributed to the JAVASCRIPT community but he has been a published author in numerous online digital magazines for his JQuery work.
• Fully proficient in PHP web developer with focus on dynamic coding, OOP architectures, classes, dependency injection and WordPress theme development.

• Is experienced in working with Agile environments and prefers to working in these fast pace environments.
• He also writes a blog on both of these topics and receives over a million hits per month!
• When he is away from his computer he is planning his next global trek or soaking up the football.
• Holds a computer science degree with upper class honours.  Is available once his current contract finishes up at the end of April and is available at a day rate of $600 per day exc. Gst.

He is a true testament of the calibre of candidates that I am able to source for you in the current market. If you could use a master in JavaScript for an upcoming project then please do not hesitate to get in touch.

I’m also working with talented UX professionals, Mobile Application developers and PHP developer’s at the moment so if you are looking for people with this skill set please let me know.

Red vs. Blue | iOS vs. Android who will deliver the knock-out punch?

 

The mobile industry is getting a lot of press and attention, and a lot of my clients are investing heavily in building a strong mobile team. I wanted to let you know about two talented developers that I am working with at the moment. Each emerging titans in their own field.

In the BLUE corner representing iPhone:

• More than 2 1/2 years’ experience in iPhone apps development, 17 active iPhone apps with a few top 200 ranking apps in Australia, UK, China App Store. Along with 6 more years in software development.
• In-depth understanding of full Mobile Software Development Life Cycle.
• Proficient in Xcode 4.6 for iPhone apps development using iOS 6 and early versions.
• Proficient in Objective C, Cocoa/UIKit and iOS frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of Apple’s Push & In-App purchasing architecture.
• Strong knowledge of social network SDK for iOS such as Facebook SDK and Twitter SDK.
• Hands-on experience for User Interface Design for iPhone applications.
• In-depth understanding of user expectations and how to enrich user experience.
• Proficient in developing web applications using C#, ASP.NET, LINQ, Ajax, PHP
• Experienced in creating software applications dealing with backend servers such as: Microsoft SharePoint Service, Microsoft Team Foundation Server, IIS, SQL Server.
• Excellent knowledge of web page development language such as HTML5, JavaScript, XML, CSS, JQuery.

What else is cool about this iOS Player?

• Mad NBA fan.
• Loves action movies – already seen Die Hard 5 twice.
• Relaxes to classical rock music.
• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science along with a Master in Software Engineering Management – both obtained from University of Technology Sydney.

This developer is “so hot right now” and is looking for a base salary of $95,000 + super, or a competitive contract rate.

In the RED corner representing Google’s Android:

• My candidate is a professional Android developer and mobile security specialist with a background in web development, penetration testing, performance testing, quality assurance, and enterprise-level consulting – plus a wealth of expertise in graphic design and multimedia.
• 12 years of professional development experience with a core focus in Android over the past 3 years.
• My candidate represents an unusual and invaluable mix of creative-secure-developer and has brought cutting-edge solutions to several high-profile Android projects already.
• He also contributes to the open-source community and has presented at local and international conferences/meetups on the topics of web application security and Android development.
• Mobile Communications Systems technologies: Nokia Series 60 Symbian & Android.
• Electronic hardware design and development.
• Operating knowledge of Windows, OSX, QNX, LINUX.
• Able to build and administrate PC Systems and LANs.
• Extensive design skills for web, print, and 3D modeling.

What else is cool about Android?

• Constantly travels Australia and the world to present at expos and Android events.
• Loves his classical music and plays jazz piano.
• Available for your next contract at a day rate of $1,171.75 exc. GST.

So, what’s your choice, blue or red? Or both? Who will deliver the knockout punch on your next project?

If you are interested please get in touch.

UX/UI Designer | 3 month Contract

 

UX/UI Designer | 3 month Contract

 

• Fixed term contract & Chance to extend- fantastic package!
• Use cutting edge technologies and enable your passion!
• Sydney CBD based – Immediate Start

A new UI/UX Design role has just arisen with a blue chip Australian organisation. This is a client side role – not agency work.

We welcome UI/UX Designers who have experience with a major Online organisations or Creative Digital Agencies to apply. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with some brilliant people, great technology and within a company culture that rewards high achievers.

Technical/Design skills required:

UI/UX Designers applying must have the following experience:

• 3 years+ commercial experience in a UI/UX Design role (the more experience the better)
• Solid experience and understanding of UI design and process flow for a range of different projects. Web, Mobile and tablet.
• Solid understanding of the latest web technologies and trends.
• Passionate about design inside and outside of work as this is a HANDS ON ROLE
• Extremely detail-oriented and organised, with strong visual design and layout skills – this includes being an experienced wire-framer!

What else is required?

• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team – MUST HAVE excellent stakeholder skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines on multiple/simultaneous projects.
• An online portfolio that displays a sensibility for clean, clear, elegant and intuitive design/user experience and wire frames.
• Technical minded though able to understand business goals and think strategically.
• Expert knowledge in key design applications – Fireworks, Photoshop, Flash, Omniture etc.
• Ability to understand and hand code HTML & CSS.

What’s on Offer:

• A chance to get out of agency land and work with a major Australian Client
• Fantastic working conditions using cutting edge technologies
• Join a great design team and continue and build your career
• Internal perks great location

For further questions or queries on this position please do not hesitate to contact Sam Elderfield on 02 9248 6228 or APPLY NOW by submitting your CV in Word Format!

Get involved with candidate onboarding, says Ambition Tech boss

Andy Cross is out in the Tech publications again. This time he tackles the issue of making sure we as recruiters are going above and beyond just making that initial placement. Read on to find out more:

Recruiters who invest the time to take an active role in the onboarding process can avoid the financial fallout of a failed placement and build trust with their client at the same time, says Ambition Technology managing director Andrew Cross.

Click here to read on

Throw out the Job Description – What do you want your employee to do?

Great read about the actual benefit of JD’s, in the recruitment game they can be very valuable or really not worth the paper they are printed on… A much better idea is building a better relationship with your client, knowing them, their company and their team inside out – and matching these attributes to your candidate pool. But let’s see what Andy says….

Several times a week I’ll hear recruiters talk about the hold-up they’re experiencing at the hands of their Clients because they have yet to receive a job description.  Other times we tell trainee recruiters not to start work on an

via Throw out the Job Description – What do you want your employee to do?.

Half Human | Half Developer

Hey Guys!

I wanted to get in touch as I understand in the contract game of recruitment it can be very busy and sometimes you simply do not have time to chat about roles that are available at the moment.

I am working with a talented developer who is too good to keep under my hat, so I thought it would be worthwhile sharing him with you.

Here are my interview notes:

The Developer side:

• Over 6 years’ experience with Front End Development.
• My candidate’s last company was bought out by Google and his work has been internationally recognised.
• My candidate’s last major project was working on a fantastic web based application that allows graphic designers to drop and drag their designs, and it automatically codes these designs into the front end of websites!
• The developer side allows him to flex his HTML, CSS and JavaScript muscles with an impressive portfolio of clientele that demonstrates the range of web-based applications and websites.
• Not only is he half human, half developer, but he is also that rare breed, a pure 50/50 between the Designer and Developer.

The Human side: What’s cooler than being cool? Ice cold!

• The human side allows my candidate the power to hold conversations about code and the beach lifestyle that he lives.
• All of these talents are coupled with excellent communication skills that have increased his stakeholder management skills. He has been called upon to manage clients and liaise with upper management. This includes over the phone, face to face, or over a coffee!
• My candidate loves front end development, and you can feel this when you are sitting in a room with him talking about past projects he has worked on.
• He is looking for contract work at a very competitive rate and will be able to interview as soon possible.

If you like the sound of my candidate, please do not hesitate to get in touch as I know for a fact that this person won’t last on the market for long!

Do you know how to use Lectora? I’ve got the role for you!

                                    

Working for one Australia’s leading elearning provider’s I have a fantastic 3-6 month contract on offer a Lectora developer with advanced HTML skills! 

Click here to Apply

A fast growing Australian Software house with a global footprint are looking to hire a skilled Front End Developer / UI Developer with HTML5, CSS and JQuery skills. You need to be experienced with Lectora and have knowledge of how this works. 

What’s on offer? 

This position gives an experienced front end developer the opportunity to work on the continuous development and improvement of a globally leading product in an elearning environment.

This market leading product is used globally by blue chip clients across a range of industries and company has experience 20% growth year on year since inception. A relaxed dress code, working in a dynamic and collaborative development environment with some of the best developers in Sydney. 

This contract role that is offering a fantastic rate but will be negotiable depending upon experience. I need someone that has build web based applications and not just web sites! 

Requirements to apply?

• Advanced HTML, CSS and JQuery skills. 
• Good communication skills and a dynamic approach to work that allows you to communicate with others.
• The ability to set and prioritise you own workload Experience working with back end developers and design consultants 
• If you have an idea of how to use Lectora then I need you!

Advantageous skills? 

• Experience doing front end development for web applications viewed on mobile devices, PDAs and iPads. 
• Experience creating the front end to complex web applications (as opposed to simple websites) 
• Experience in working in an elearning environment is highly advantageous.
• Experience with products such as Lectora, Articulate and Captivate would make me smile-  a lot!

Click here to Apply! 

Change Management, What Makes an Effective Change Leader?

Great read by my colleague Rob Friggieri – Change Management Specialist

What do Darwin, Ghandi, Buddha and the Mayans all have in common? The Answer is change.

It is a basic concept innate to human existence that we must all go through change. Be it climate change, the change in seasons, the change of years, career change or a change of clothes. It is something that we must undergo every day of our lives.

Our ability to cope with and thrive in change is intrinsic to what makes us successful as a species. Darwin summed it up nicely:

“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change.”

Click here to read more