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Front End UI/Javascript

Location: Los Angeles, California

 

Category: Software Developer

 

Type: Contract

 

Posted: 8/19/2010

A privately funded start-up developing exciting e-commerce applications, is seeking an experienced Front-end Developer. If you are passionate about UI and using web standards to build products that are better than their flash and desktop counterparts, then you’ll love working on our next generation of web applications.



The developer is expected to have deep knowledge of JavaScript, AJAX, frameworks/libraries (eg. JQuery, GWT), HTML/CSS and understands the big picture in the client-server relationship that Web 2.0 technologies introduce.

This developer should be knowledgeable and excited about the next web technologies like CSS3 and HTML5. Other responsibilities will include: CSS creation and optimization, specification writing and best practices documentation, and project execution as a developer.



BSCS or equivalent experience, proficiency with object-oriented programming languages plus 3-7 years experience in web application development. Good verbal & written communications skills essential. Bonus: experience with media players, video players or print industry related applications.



Location: West Los Angeles



Requirements:



Working well with others is an absolute must, as this position will liaise with a wide variety of groups. Also critical is an attention to detail, a pride in the quality of one's work, the ability to manage one's time and meet deadlines, and an interest in maintaining high standards



IMPORTANT: Only apply if you meet ALL of the requirements



* Guru-level Javascript ability 3-5 years of Javascript development; not just minor web stuff but serious state management and UI as our new application is all JS/DOM/CSS/AJAX.

* 2+ years of AJAX development experience. In-depth knowledge of available JavaScript libraries and frameworks (eg. GWT, jQuery, Sencha)

*Expert-level CSS is greatly preferred. The ability to create and maintain a complex UI laid out and styled using CSS and semantically correct markup is strong plus.

* Expert knowledge of XML and JSON.

* Knowledge of audio and video standards, SVG, rendering and print standards

* Proficiency in object-oriented programming languages (Java, C++, PHP, Ruby, Python).

* A fine understanding of cross-browser, front-end development issues.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills. This position will require coordinating development efforts and communicating across groups, both technical and non-technical.

* Ability to manage one's time effectively to meet multiple, tight deadlines.

* Experience working in a project-driven web development environment with short, quick release schedules

* Experience in SQL database and XML driven application.

* Experience with Linux command line and bash scripting.

* Demonstrated knowledge of software design patterns and object-oriented programming.

* Knowledge of Google App Engine, Amazon EC2, Scalr

* Knowledge of Subversion, Git

* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

* Must be eligible for working in US.

* NO Contractors, NO Telecommuter

Please send resumes to kelly.spencer@modis.com
Skills:
  • SD - Web Developer
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