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Front End Developer

Top Slate Consulting · New York, NY, USA ·

Job type:
Full Time

RESPONSIBILITIES

Participating in the analysis, design and development of client/server web applications

Developing client/server applications with a service-based backend

Developing pixel-perfect components from design comps

Qualifications
PRIMARY REQUIREMENTS:

5+ years experience with client-side development

Superior knowledge of front-end coding technologies including HTML/XHTML, HTML5, CSS3 JavaScript, JQuery, AJAX, JSON, DOM Scripting

Solid understanding of web best practices and standards and fully embrace Web Standards

Thorough knowledge of performance optimization techniques to speed up the sites

Strong command of cross-browser development techniques and browser degradation strategies

Excellent knowledge of all of the on-page SEO and accessibility techniques and tools

Experience with highly-scalable, consumer facing applications a must

SECONDARY REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to maintain focus while shifting between technologies/platforms

Candidate must be able and willing to work within a fast-paced team-oriented environment

Strong attention to detail

Experience with RESTful APIs, web services

Experience with IDEs such as Eclipse, Flash Builder or similar

Knowledge of compiling with the ANT or Maven a plus

Excellent oral and written communications skills

Excellent problem solving skills

Good understanding of object-oriented principles and design

Good customer focus and awareness of the importance of the customer in a service organization

Experience with entertainment oriented business systems is a plus

Bachelor's Degree or advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or equivalent experience

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