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Front-End Web Developer
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About Us:
Wireless Generation is a pioneer in adapting technologies to support improved teaching and learning in PreK-12 education. The company’s mCLASS® system helps educators to effectively differentiate instruction with handheld computer-based formative assessments; Web-based reporting, data analysis and instructional planning tools; and in-person professional development. Currently, approximately 150,000 teachers nationwide and overseas use mCLASS and the company’s professional services to collect, analyze, and act on data in support of 2 million students’ reading and math learning. The company’s commitment to gaining a deep understanding of educators’ challenges continues to serve as the foundation for innovative solutions in new areas including curriculum, and data and knowledge management systems. More information is available on the Web at www.wirelessgeneration.com.
Job Description:
We are looking for an expert front-end web developer who will be responsible for applying modern web standards to implement fast, maintainable, cross-browser web applications. Our applications range from web-based reporting and data analysis system to Web 2.0 collaboration tools to rich interactive handheld applications.
If you are interested in cutting-edge web technologies and if you consider yourself a star web developer, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities of Front-End Web Developer:
Work independently and with a team to create JavaScript and HTML/CSS markup and templates with a strong focus on clarity, maintainability, and cross-browser compatibility
Work closely with designers, artists, engineers and testers to contribute to the overall user experience
Participate in requirements gathering and functional specification activities, providing feedback on implementation feasibility as well as navigable prototypes/mockups
Develop and lead the application of front-end web coding and design standards
Requirements of Front-End Web Developer:
Four-year college degree
At least four years as a front-end web developer, producing professional websites and/or web applications
Demonstrated expertise in creating cross-browser user interfaces using HTML, DHTML, CSS, JavaScript and XML(plus using them together as AJAX)
Strong working knowledge of open-source CMSs, such as Drupal and Joomla
Bonus Points:
Fluency in PHP, Java, Python, and/or Ruby
Experience with iPhone and/or Android front-end development
Note: A portfolio of screenshots and/or URLs will be required.
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Wireless Generation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.
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Interested? Please visit the following URL and complete the online application:
http://www.cytiva.com/wgen/apply.asp?wgen?wgen1182?llefkowitz?59