27stars

27/01/2017

We're hiring!!!!! Looking for a Front End Developer.

27stars are a web development company with a track record of successful project delivery to the biggest brands in the world (including Coca Cola, Nike, Google, BP, Shell, and American Express). Our bespoke applications and growing product portfolio span web, mobile and tablet environments in countries all over the world: from the Americas, Europe, and Africa, to Australia, and Asia.

We are seeking an outstanding front-end developer to join our existing team of Designers, Developers and QA personnel.
Based onsite in our Shrewsbury office, you will be required to work closely with our development team to build innovative new web applications.

You will be responsible for translating designs using your HTML, CSS and JavaScript skills into interactive application interfaces.
The perfect candidate will have an excellent eye for detail, be a good communicator and not afraid to ask questions. So If you are passionate about creating beautiful interfaces and want to grow your skills in a great working environment then we want to hear from you.

Key requirements
• Excellent HTML and CSS knowledge including RWD
• Good JavaScript knowledge (ideally jQuery)
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• At least a basic working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop
• Interested in web standards and new web technologies
• Experienced with cross-browser compatibility
• You should be proactive, and an enthusiastic approach is essential

Even better if you have experience of…
• Working with Ruby on Rails or other application framework
• HTML5 and CSS3
• Sass / LESS
• HAML
• Version control systems (ideally Git)
• Mac OSX

Experience
A minimum of 1 years’ commercial experience or an outstanding graduate who’s completed a relevant work placement.

Please send a private message if you are interested.

26/03/2014

"Everybody is this country should learn to program a computer, because it teaches you how to think." - Steve Jobs.

22/10/2013

BrandAlley site re-design - What went wrong? http://bit.ly/H7Xm6j

In the last few days, BrandAlley revamped their website changing features that customers had previously enjoyed, receiving an overwhelmingly bad response.

26/09/2013

27stars' visit to Campus Party at the 02 - http://bit.ly/16BDqNT

On Thursday September 5th we headed out to O2 for the Women in Tech day at Campus Party. Sponsored by Telefonica, the event promised to be the largest technology festival the capital had ever seen. After a slight wait for Continue reading →

19/09/2013

Our Business Take on the iPhone 5C - http://bit.ly/1a6mXW6

Following on from our discussion on the new iPhone 5S, we told you that we were going to share our business take on the soon to be released iPhone 5C. Marketed as being the “cheaper iPhone”, retailing at £469 (£80 Continue reading →

11/09/2013

What the new iPhone 5S means for your business-process applications - http://bit.ly/18bYCkc

The event that pretty much everyone has been talking about for the last few weeks finally took place and it seems no excitement has been lost. Apple have confirmed that iOS 7 will be available to download on the 18th Continue reading →

05/09/2013

http://blog.27stars.co.uk/2013/09/03/learning-more-about-alan-turing/

Learning more about Alan Turing at the Science Museum; widely considered to be the father of modern computing. Genius.

03/09/2013

http://blog.27stars.co.uk/2013/08/27/checking-out-google-campus/

Checking out Google CampusPosted on August 27, 2013 by Emma Llewellyn — No Comments ↓ This entry was posted in Uncategorized and tagged campus, Google by Emma Llewellyn. Bookmark the permalink.

22/07/2013

Here's a photo of the birthday cake we had made for our MD! We think it looks rather yummy (and of course, we kept it on brand!)

18/06/2013

Apple’s marketing showed iOS 7 only on white devices. So we mocked up some images for you, showing how it will look on a black iPhone and black iPad!

Apple showcased iOS 7 but only on white iPhones. We show you iOS 7's design on a black iPhone so you can see what your iPhone will look like come Autumn.

31/05/2013

We're recruiting! We are looking for a Senior Web Applications Developer to join our growing software development firm, creating web, mobile, and tablet applications for the private sector. We work with everyone from VC-backed startups to the biggest of corporate brands (including Coca Cola, Google, HSBC, and more.)

The ideal candidates will have commercial experience in Ruby on Rails or .NET MVC, although we are open to those with strong programming backgrounds, in similar frameworks, who have the ability to learn quickly. Please email your CV and covering letter to [email protected]

25/12/2012

As Noddy Holder would say, "It’s Chriiiiiiist-maaaaaaaaaaas!!!". Have a great few days off and see you all in the new year!