Friday, February 3, 2012

Front End Web Developer

Hi,

 

Front End Web Developer

New York or Knoxville TN or Chevy Chase MD

6-12+ months contract

 

 

DESCRIPTION:

We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated Front End Engineer to join the development team. In this capacity, you will write standards-compliant xhtml, css, and unobtrusive JavaScript to build world class web applications. You will work with designers, product managers, and backend engineers to create enhanced user experiences through your expertise in front end development

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

  • Front End development/maintenance for our leading-brands.
  • Build standards-compliant cross-browser compatible web pages integrating with server-side logic.
  • Collaborate with product managers, designers, backend engineers and usability engineers to refine the user experience

 

REQUIRED SKILLS:

 

  • 6+ years of work experience in general web application development, with 4+ years with front-end development
  • Advanced Javascript (including DOM, object-oriented Javascript, Ajax, JSON, events, callbacks) and well-demonstrated XHTML/CSS
  • Advanced knowledge of jQuery
  • Comfortable working in an agile development cycle environment
    experience integrating front-end code with JSP, JSTL and taglibs or other back-end languages.
  • Knowledge and experience with XSLT
  • Experienced with version control (SVN preferred), content management methodologies
  • Solid understanding of web/usability/accessibility standards
    Excellent troubleshooting skills

 

DESIRED / BONUS SKILLS:

 

  • Experience with large consumer facing CMS migrations, Adobe DAY and CoreMedia a plus.
  • Extensive knowledge architecting Front-End frameworks.
  • Knowledge of web application lifecycle, MVC and other design patterns
  • Experience with unit and functional test cases using Selenium.
  • Exposure to R&D and rapid prototyping

 

 

 

 

With Regards

Murthati Nagender

ALTUS TECHNOLOGIES INC

Phone : 703.310.7053 Ext 1012 | Direct Line : 703.260.6033 | Fax : 703.738.7745

e-mail : murthati.nagender@altustek.com  website : www.altustek.com