Web Developer

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Web Developer - Bring Your Kung Fu Skills The Desk Full-Time/Part-Time Start ASAP Not Your Average Developer Role. We're Hunting for AWESOMENESS . If you're just like everyone else, maybe don't waste our/your time . If you dont know who we are... don't waste our time . If you dont know what Zoho is... don't waste our time We're The Desk - a Zoho partner that streamlines, automates, and transforms businesses. We need/want a developer who doesn't just write code - but crafts digital experiences that make jaws drop. The Mission: Make Us (and Our Clients) Look Absolutely Phenomenal We follow three golden rules that will become your daily mantra: What Do You Do? - We keep it simple and talk straight How Do You Do It? - We understand processes before we build solutions How Do You Want to Do It? - We tailor everything to unique goals Your job? Bring these rules to life through exceptional web development. The Role: Internal Wizard + Client Hero Internal Work (The Desk Projects): Enhance our newly rebranded digital presence Build tools and widgets that make our team more efficient Create solutions that showcase our automation expertise External Work (Client Projects): Develop stunning websites that convert visitors into customers Build custom widgets and integrations with Zoho ecosystem Create digital experiences that retain customers from the first click Your Arsenal (Technical Must-Haves) Core Skills: HTML5/CSS3 - Write clean, semantic code that makes other developers jealous JavaScript - Vanilla JS mastery, modern ES6+, DOM manipulation ninja Responsive Design - Mobile-first isn't a suggestion, it's survival Cross-Browser Magic - Making things work everywhere, even IE (unfortunately) Performance Optimisation - Fast-loading sites that Google loves Bonus Kung Fu Moves: Modern frameworks (React, Vue.js, Angular) CSS preprocessors (SASS, LESS) Build tools (Webpack, Gulp) Git version control mastery API integration CMS experience Zoho platform familiarity (major bonus points!) Design tools (Figma, Adobe Creative Suite etc...) Who You Are (Beyond the Code) Out-of-the-Box Thinker - You see problems as puzzles waiting for creative solutions Quality Obsessed - "Good enough" isn't in your vocabulary Self-Motivated - You don't need micromanagement to produce excellence Communication Ninja - You explain technical concepts in human language Continuous Learner - Technology evolves, so do you Detail Oriented - Pixel-perfect isn't perfectionism, it's professionalism Why work with the desk? Our Philosophy: If We Don't Understand What We're Building, We Can't Build It Meaningful Impact - Your code directly transforms real businesses Growth Opportunities - Work with cutting-edge Zoho technologies Creative Freedom - We value innovation over convention Flexible Working - Chennai team base but India-wide remote welcome Learning Environment - Continuous exposure to diverse business challenges Customer Retention Focus - Build experiences that create lasting relationships What We Offer Immediate Start - Jump in and make an impact from day one Flexible Arrangement - Full-time or part-time options available Diverse Projects - No two days (or clients) are the same Professional Growth - Expand your skills across the entire Zoho ecosystem Team Collaboration - Work with Chennai-based experts who share your passion Ready to Show Your Awesomeness? We Want to See: Portfolio showcasing your best work (GitHub, live sites, case studies) Code samples that demonstrate your problem-solving approach Brief explanation of why you're NOT just like everyone else Your availability and preferred working arrangement Application Requirements: Available to start immediately (or very soon) Based in Tamil Nadu (Chennai strongly preferred) Ready to work on both internal improvements and client transformations Excited about making businesses more efficient through great web development Fair Warning This isn't about maintaining boring legacy systems or making minor tweaks. You'll be building, creating, innovating, and sometimes completely reimagining how things should work. If you want predictable 9-to-5 routine work, look elsewhere. But if you're ready to bring your kung fu skills to business transformation and help create digital experiences that wow both us and our clients... let's talk. Think You've Got What It Takes? Send your application with the subject line: "I have massive kung fu and I love what I do!" hr@thedsk.au Remember: We're not looking for average. We're hunting for developers who can think outside the box and deliver awesomeness. If that's you, we need to meet. Show more Show less