Product Developer
Location: GB, SOM, Clevedon
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Entry level
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Computer Software
Company profile: Sparkol is a growing software company based outside of Bristol, UK.We specialise in making unique tools that help people get their message across without any design or technical know-how. The Sparkol team comprises talented developers, designers, writers, musicians and support staff.Our main product, VideoScribe, enables our users to create engaging whiteboard-style animations quickly and easily. It's used by thousands of business people, marketers, illustrators, video professionals, teachers and students, as well as regular folk with stories to tell.VideoScribe is available for desktop as well as iPad and Android apps.
Description: At Sparkol, our mission is to help people engage their audience. Our products empower people to communicate more effectively, regardless of their technical ability.Our flagship product, VideoScribe, enables our customers to create their own whiteboard animations quickly and easily.In two years, VideoScribe has gained hundreds of thousands of users in over 135 countries, and our team has more than doubled to 36 people in the past year alone.If you're full of ideas and excited about helping people to communicate, there could be a place for you at Sparkol.Our users recognise us for providing unique, intuitive software that empowers communication and amplifies their message. As a member of the Sparkol Product Development team, you will be developing new features and improving the existing functionality of VideoScribe.Our tools are currently developed in AS3/Air and experience of this would be an advantage. If you are familiar with JavaScript, Java, Unity or even C# and you're excited about transforming the way people communicate – we want to hear from you.
Requirements: You will be:At least a 2:1 in Computer Science, Engineering or a software-related, numerical or scientific degreeExperienced using AS3/Air- not essential but a great asset Familiar with Java, JavaScript, Unity or C#Able to write clear, object-oriented codeKnowledgeable of MVC framework and methodologiesDriven, focused and organisedAble to work under pressure and prioritise effectivelyCommitted to furthering your own skills and abilitiesA logical thinker with a meticulous attention to detailA team playerTasks and responsibilities:Working within a team or on an individual project to enhance the code base and functionalityDeveloping new features and suggesting ideas to enhance VideoScribeInvestigating and resolving any code issues/ bug fixesSalary CompetitiveWhen filling out the application form, please quote 'REF: Product Developer' in the headline or email subject line.For further details email #EMAIL_9ba8d3f7fb3022a068ae9240152b51225b4823962e1b5d8e3f564e1cefc790a2#. Visit #URL_003a08bbc965d9c789722ba3bde05884995e347faa5cf83aca18662a64d3b742# to learn more about our company. We recommend you sign up for a free, 7-day trial of VideoScribe to try it for yourself. No agencies please 
Benefits: 24 days holiday per year plus UK bank holidaysHealth cash planIncome protectionLife coverPrivate health coverFree daily lunches from local restaurantOpportunity for training days and growthChildcare vouchersCharity sponsorship fund availableYour choice of tools so you can do your best work
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