Location: Austin, TX
URL: http://www.nextscreen.com
About the NextScreen Web Developer Position:
The Web Developer’s responsibilities include designing, building, and implementing prototypes, new web pages and sites as well as performing day-to-day support, administration and maintenance of the organization’s technology portfolio. The web Developer will work closely with business owners and technology team members in a development environment that is highly collaborative. Exercise innovation in support of UI design and heuristics through your expertise in client side web development to enhance the overall user experience.
Responsibilities:
· Develop with an agile approach with releases every 3-4 weeks
· Responsible for developing production-level code as well as proof-of-concepts and prototypes.
· Leverage and incorporate typical and leading UI capabilities and technologies
· Work with technology team to manage third party vendors
Requirements:
· Minimum of 2+ years experience in web and/or software development
· Extensive knowledge and experience in HTML, JavaScript, CSS and cross browser compatibility
· Proficiency with design tools, such as Photoshop, Illustrator or Fireworks
· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related area
· Other technical experience should include experience with some or all of the following web technologies Ajax, Rails, and Flash (Actionscript)
· Experience with JQuery, YUI, Dojo, script.aculo.us or other JavaScript library
· Excellent teamwork skills
· Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority
· Experience with agile methodologies or equivalent software practices
· Prior exp. w/a Content Management system such as Drupal is desired
Located in Austin, TX, NextScreen (www.nextscreen.com) is a consumer multimedia publisher with publications that have an innovative, entertaining and intelligent slant. To apply for the Web Developer opportunity, candidates can send a MS Word or pdf copy of their resume, including salary history, to Kristen Doyle, kristen@buildingblockconsulting.com. No phone calls please. All qualified candidates will be responded to as quickly as possible. Please include the title "Web Developer" in the subject line of your email.
To apply: Send resume plus salary requirements to kristen@buildingblockconsulting.com