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Senior Developer (Mobile Front End)

FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Development Manager
Department: Digital Services
Supervises: Developer

Position Summary:

The Senior UI/Front-end & Mobile Developer supports the development, implementation, and support of our enterprise Web and mobile solutions. Expert at creating standards compliant and cross-browser Semantic HTML. This position is experienced building sites based upon SEO.

Position Requirements:

• BS in computer science or similar discipline, or significant work experience
• 5+ years experience working with HTML/HTML5, CSS/CSS3, JavaScript, AJAX, and ActionScript
• Current experience working on mobile sites and mobile applications
• Recent UI development and project management experience
• Self–motivated, with excellent problem solving capabilities
• Previous experience at an advertising agency or Web development company preferred
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and meet aggressive deadlines focusing on quality, compliance, and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, including training, presenting, and technical documentation
• Willing to travel as required (less than 10%)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Expert at creating standards-compliant and cross-browser Semantic HTML
• CSS mastery, with working knowledge of progressive enrichment through CSS3
• Expert with unobtrusive JavaScript and JavaScript frameworks, including jQuery and JSON
• Ability to translate PSDs or other static designs to HTML and CSS
• Experience building sites based on SEO, usability, and accessibility best practices
• Ability to work with versioning tools
• Pluses:
  • Experience with mobile source products (eg. PhoneGap, Appcelerator, Airwatch, Sencha Touch) and toolkits such as jQueryMobile
  • Experience creating Rich Media banners in Flash and Adobe Air
  • Experience with Microsoft tools and platforms (ASP, .Net, C#, IIS)
  • Experience with .NET-based Content Management Systems
  • Experience with Scrum and Agile development
  • Experience working with either Objective C for iPhone applications or Java for Android applications
  • Familiarity with e-mail standards and experience creating templates for e-mail service providers (eg, MailChimp, Bronto)

Position Responsibilities:

• Coding in Semantic HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, as well as other languages and tools as needed to get the job done
• Assist in developing strict coding standards and ensure all development staff meet them
• Develop rapid prototypes of potential new products, features, or widgets
• Lead or participate in requirements gathering and formal spec creation
• Participate in the process of project planning
• Develop and maintain Web sites and mobile applications from *user needs*
• Optimize performance of client-side code, taking into account issues of page weight, complexity, SEO, network, user perception, and other effects
• Produce and optimize image assets for high performance
• Work with other Developers, UX/Creatives/Designers, and Account Services to develop user-friendly Web sites and applications
• Provide detailed documentation covering architecture and design of products for both internal and customer use
• Assist in creating a formal internal and external QA/QC process
• Maintain and enhance existing Web applications
• Communicate with a wide variety of technical and business experts in both individual and group settings
• Investigate new technologies
• Provide guidance and complex subject matter training to less experienced team members

Participates in professional growth and development:

• Attend company-sponsored in-services and/or continuing education
• Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations as necessary

Participates in other activities:

• Perform other job duties as assigned
• Cross-train in other positions as requested

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