SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER, HTML5/CSS3
at Verticalmove, Inc. in Washington-Seattle
JOB INFO
| Category | Consumer Software |
| Employment Type | Contract-To-Hire |
| Compensation | $0 - $0 |
| Location | United States, WA - 98101 |
CLIENT INTRODUCTION
Verticalmove is building several new groups within one of the most respected global entertainment companies in the world. If you enjoy building consumer products and online destinations that your friends, family and co-workers all use -- then this is a perfect position for you. Their products are purchased and consumed across North America, Europe, South America, Australia/New Zealand and Asia. In terms of growth and stability, their profits are up by more than 30% just in the last quarter. Interested? We'd be excited to share with you more details, feel free to reach out with the above mentioned contact information in the Recruiters profile.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Senior Front-End Web Developer will be responsible for developing sophisticated web sites that are consumed by millions of consumers worldwide, something that is likely consumed by friend, family or even co-workers. You'll possess a passion for using the latest in web standards such as HTML5 and CSS3, have experience with user-centered design and overall new trends in front-end web development.
JOB EXPERIENCE
- Strong knowledge of HTML 5 and CSS3; CSS framework experience is a plus.
- Ability to translate a design into semantic markup and CSS.
- Ability to see pixels when developing and assessing a design.
- Excellent understanding of browser capabilities and issues.
- Ability to write clean, well-formed, unobtrusive, and extensible object-oriented JavaScript.
- Expert proficiency with jQuery; experience with other JS frameworks such as Mootools, YUI, ExtJS, and Dojo is ideal.
- Proven ability to build robust applications with AJAX and APIs such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Google Maps.
- Experience with content management systems, specifically Movable Type 4-5, Expression Engine, Alfresco, and Wordpress.
- Some knowledge of search engine optimization (SEO).
- Excellent analysis, debugging and problem solving skills (Firebug, YSlow, etc) including the ability to provide practical feedback.
- Understanding of mobile web development, ideally jQuery Mobile, is a plus.
- At ease with source/version control systems
REQUIRED EDUCATION
- CS Degree or equivalent work experience.
