Are you an ambitious developer who loves writing fantastic code and creating superb mobile experiences? Are you passionate about mobile and want to be part of the app revolution? Do you want to leave your mark on the things you create?  If so then read on…

We are looking for a ‘kick-ass’ coder to join our new development studio in Belfast, Northern Ireland. There are two positions available.  One is an immediate start and one is for a graduate who completes their degree this summer.

We only invest in the best, as we are dedicated to creating a family of inspired developers who push the boundaries of technologies and platforms.  You must think, create, test and delivery.  Your code must live a long life and be easy to maintain from top to bottom.

Experience & Skills

Must have…

• A computer science related degree with a minimum 2:1
• Graduate to 1 year of experience
• Experience of using one of the following programming languages:- Java, C#, Objective-C,
• Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript
• An interest in all things Mobile
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Pixel perfect precision in your work

Nice to have…

• Experience with iOS, Android, Blackberry and/or Windows Phone 7
• Experience with Ruby on Rails and the basic principles of n-tier/MVC application design
• Experience of SCRUM and Agile project management methods
• Experience of Unit and Automated Testing
• User Interface Design

Character Requirements

• You have passion and hunger for development
• You are outgoing, personable, sociable and easy going
• You are open to criticism from your team to benefit project development and understanding
• You are always ready to learn and to share knowledge
• You can deal with pressure and can work in a fast paced environment

Responsibilities

• Produce neat and well-documented code
• Contribute code to help extend and help improve common libraries
• Organize your work within a SCRUM and Agile team
• Works and communicates directly with our customers
• Work closely with designers
• Work together with other developers doing Extreme Programming and Code Reviews
• Be responsible for your work and your code

The deal is…

• A competitive salary
• 20 days, plus Christmas to New Year
• Your birthday off!
• A MacBook Pro
• Rewards on go-live of each project (we release a lot of projects)
• Flexible working hours
• Support with professional certifications
• A lot of fun (craic) – we always make time to get in a few games on the Xbox

Who we are…

Paper Bag is a small mobile apps agency based in Belfast and London. Formed in 2009, we work with companies all over the world providing mobile strategy, user experience and development services.

You will become our first recruits in our new development studio at Blick Studios.  This is not just a job; it is a chance to enhance your career opportunities and be a serious part of our growth plans.

What’s Next?

If you think that you are the right person for this job then drop us an email to jobs@paperbagltd.com and include the following:

• Your CV
• Tell us why you want to work for us
• We really like people who submit links to past projects or even share sample code!

Closing Dates:

• Junior/Graduate role with immediate start: Friday 17th February
• 2012 Graduate role: Friday 2nd March