Rails Job

Front-End Software Engineer

Posted 29 days ago at 24 January 2012

Description:

We’re here to push the edge of innovation in the art and science of bringing people together, working on new product prototypes and data systems to help media people in their search for connections and intelligence online. We work fast, have fun, and ship often.

The Front End Software Engineer is responsible for building our Display Advertising Social Platform. The engineer will work closely with design, UX, product, and platform groups to conceptualize, design, and implement new features.

Required skills:

Responsibilities
Write front-end code in Ruby, HTML/CSS, and Javascript
Implement new features and optimize existing ones from controller-level to UI
Work closely with, and incorporate feedback from, product management, interaction designers, and back-end engineers
Rapidly fix bugs and solve problems
Pro-actively look for ways to make social media better

Qualifications
Demonstrable experience building world-class, consumer web application interfaces
Expert Javascript/HTML/CSS/Ajax coding skills
Excellent programming skills in Ruby, Java, Python, or PHP
Disciplined approach to testing and quality assurance
Strong command of web standards, CSS-based design, cross-browser compatibility
Good understanding of web technologies (HTTP, Apache) and familiarity with Unix/Linux
Knowledgeable foundation in interaction design principles
Great written communication and documentation abilities

Desired skills:

Visual-design skills
B.S. or higher in Computer science or equivalent
Good understanding of the Digital Media landscape- if you know what LUMA slides are and who the players in them represent, we want to talk to you
Familiarity with Agile, Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment methodologies a huge plus

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