MediaStorm is looking for a passionate and self-motivated Front-End Developer to implement and maintain web-based applications and websites for MediaStorm’s publication and client projects, as well as in-house and public-facing products and tools.
The ideal candidate will have proven technical expertise in creating complex web sites and applications using modern front-end technologies and frameworks. They will be working with back-end developers and interactive designers to lead and execute development.
Description
MediaStorm Front-End Developers will:
- Develop innovative production and workflow tools
- Work with Back-End Developers, Interactive Designers and Project Managers to establish production timelines
- Participate in client meetings and develop to their needs
- Work with designers to implement designs and user interfaces
- Be responsible for testing code across browsers and platforms
- Manage deployment of code updates to live websites
- Remain up-to-date with new web development trends and technologies
Qualifications
The successful applicant should have:
- At least three years of professional development experience
- Strong knowledge of Javascript, CSS2/3, standards-compliant HTML5/XHTML, and general OOP concepts
- Strong experience with jQuery, Backbone.js, and other JavaScript libraries and frameworks such as node.js and Coffeescript
- Experience with modern development workflow, testing, and version control tools (Git)
- An appreciation of well-designed user interfaces
- Experience in building large-scale community websites
- Ability to collaborate with a diverse team
- Ability to self-manage and meet aggressive deadlines
- Ability to work remotely if necessary
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong communication skills
- Experience with Facebook Connect and the Facebook API a plus
- Experience in Drupal a plus
- Some knowledge of server-side development a plus
- Some experience with mobile app development a plus
Learn more about this and other career opportunities at MediaStorm at mediastorm.com/about/careers.