Software Engineer - JavaScript - Alexandria, VA (Zombie-slayer experience optional)

Software Engineer - JavaScript

Department: Systems Engineering
Location: Alexandria, VA
Current US work authorization required
Ability to obtain security clearance required
No Corp to Corp or Third-party Agencies (sorry)
Position is full-time employment. Sorry, no contract work.

Position Summary
We are seeking a creative and energetic engineer who can provide commercial-grade software within time and budget constraints. Candidate will be expected to actively engage in design and development of ground-breaking software to provide quality, reusable solutions for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop leading-edge software.
• Work collaboratively with a team of developers in accordance with a design specification to build and deliver high-end software.
• Provide creative, innovative solutions for a variety of different industry channels.

Qualifications

• Computer Science degree or equivalent work experience.
• 3-4 years Web application development experience producing commercial-grade applications, specifically in object-oriented JavaScript.
• Strong software design and development skills.
• Experience with JavaScript frameworks such as Dojo, EXT and YUI.
• Must be able to constructively contribute to a team environment.
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain security clearance required.

Desirable Skills

• Relational database experience with focus on data modeling.
• Experience with JSLint or similar code appearance and visual optimization tools.
• Ability to perform Unit Testing against developed code (JsUnit).
• Understanding of browser compatibility issues, in particular with Internet Explorer 9 and Google Chrome.
• HTML5 / CSS3, AJAX / JSON development experience.
• Experience with short and long term release cycles (Scrum/sprints) and Agile software development.
• Experience with desktop application development (e.g. WPF).
• An understanding of ADA Section 508 Compliance.

Salary:  DOE. We compensate generously for the right person.


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Senior JavaScript Developer ...Code Skills, Ninja skills, Nunchuck skills (Seattle, WA)

The good news keeps rolling!  We're looking for a Senior JavaScript Developer with awesome ninja/javascript skills (ninja and nunchuck skills optional).

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Senior JavaScript Developer

Location: Seattle, WA

Current US work authorization required
No Corp to Corp or third party agencies
We compensate generously for Ninja Skills  :)

Seattle based company within the Digital Marketing Space is looking to add a Senior JavaScript Developer to their team.  Reporting directly to a Director and while working closely with internal and external customers you will implement state-of-the-art website optimzation solutions through being an experienced, detail-oriented web developer.  If you're an organized self-starter with experience working with professional web development teams, you should be checking this out… 

The Senior JavaScript Developer will be responsible for the implementation of Optimize code in disparate dynamic customer environments, and will be a key player in the success of our multivariate testing platform.  You must be a JavaScript guru, but having Flash/action scripting experience won’t hurt.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Working with optimization analysts to understand implementation requirements
• Executing highly critical implementation processes in a fast-paced, dynamic environment on the world’s top web sites
• Finding and solving issues before they occur at the limits of JavaScript development
• Collaborating with the platform development team to implement new features across customer websites

REQUIRED SKILLS

• 5+ years software development experience building dynamic web pages using JavaScript, CSS/CSS3, XHTML
• Deep knowledge with JavaScript libraries and frameworks: ExtJS, YUI, jQuery, or JSON
• Deep understanding of object-oriented JavaScript, Ajax, and DOM manipulation, especially in solving cross-browser issues
• Proven experience working with various data files in various formats (XML, XLS, CSV)
• SQL and database design experience, especially with MS SQL Server
• Strong experience with PHP
• Experience working with change management systems
• Experience with Content Management Systems and Customer Databases

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Managing projects to tight schedules and precise deadlines
• Extremely detail-oriented self-starter with a “can do” attitude
• Experience working directly with customers
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Program/project management experience required
• Ability to adapt quickly and respond effectively in high-pressure, multi-tasking situations
• Associate degree or equivalent experience

 Make sure Tina gets her food and you get the awesome new  job you've been looking for, and contact us.

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Senior Front End Web Developer .... and help make history

We are looking for a rock star front end developer to help us take our site to the next level. You will play a critical role in the design and development of the consumer facing user interface. Your work will be viewed by millions of customers and have a sizable impact on the creative direction of the company as we move forward. You’re a savvy technologist and you have the portfolio to prove it. You will have the opportunity to take lead on writing customer facing web pages on the site that includes the end to end Ecommerce experiences. If you are a person who gets excited about being able to develop products that would be used by millions of people all over the world, this is the opportunity will be perfect for you.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop optimized, cross-platform front-ends in CSS/XHTML/Javascript, and work with the middle-tier PHP code to support it
• Object-oriented Javascript, JQuery, AJAX mastery
• Work as a team member to ensure that implementation details translate through to shipping products and services that serve business needs. Emphasis on teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, backend engineers and Show product ownership and strong inter-personal skills
• Interface with the UI community to absorb the latest trends and emerging technologies
• Develop low fidelity functional design prototypes to demonstrate proof of concepts and to enable rapid iterative support for evaluative usability

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of relevant web programming experience, or 5+ years in CSS, HTML, Javascript
• A proven track record of launching interactive internet sites/applications
• Must demonstrate strong interaction and rapid prototype engineering skills across a broad spectrum of technologies including:
  o HTML / XHTML / HTML5
  o CSS
  o Javascript: Ajax and DOM manipulation (jQuery or other library experience a plus)
  o PHP / SQL
  o XML / JSON
  o Adobe Photoshop

YOU HAVE THESE? YOU HAVE OUR ATTENTION

• BA/BS degree or higher, preferably in CS
• 5+ years of experience as key member of a UI design team participating in the complete product development lifecycle of several successfully launched software applications
• Ability to switch rapidly between different projects in a fast-paced environment

We have a big vision, a talented team, and a high-energy culture which make it fun to come to work each day. If you’re looking for a cool company with an opportunity to disrupt a $50 billion market, you’ve found it.

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