A New Tact. . . and a Web Developer role in PA

If you have arrived here, you probably just clicked thru from Facebook, perhaps Linkedin. Below are the details for a Web Developer position I am staffing in King of Prussia, PA. I am trying out Facebook ads. Normally, Eliassen posts these opportunities on Monster and DICE, but this is something I am experimenting with.

If intersted in the opportunity, please do send your resume to rschaffer@eliassen.com.

If you have any questions, please contact me at 646-652-8576.

Here is the opportunity:

Web Developers (CSS, Javascript, XHTML)
Our client, a leader in e-commerce, is seeking front-end web developers to join their growing team. The candidate will work with a team of software engineers to define and implement new features, components, and services from specs employing Java-based technologies.

Candidates will:
Develop pixel-perfect Presentation Layer / GUIs based on functional specifications, requirements, and comps from the design team.

Collaborate with Art Director / Designer, Information Architects and Project Leads in the development of Information Architecture Design Documentation for new site builds.

Act as technical advisor to Graphic Designers, Information Architects, and Marketing teams in assessing proposed project feasibility given current webstore functionality.

Function independently on project assignments with minimal supervision.

Display a high level of attention to detail.

Exhibit a passion for researching and learning emerging web technologies

Minimum Requirements:

o Minimum 2-4 years experience hand-coding table-less, XHTML/CSS layouts.

Expertise in the usage of CSS / CSS2.

Passionate about producing clean, standards-based semantic mark-up.

Experience using JSP, JSTL and JSON to develop dynamic websites.

Proficient with XML.

Advanced JavaScript experience; ability to write Object-oriented JavaScript, or at minimum have experience using any of the industry-standard JavaScript libraries such as prototype, scriptaculous, dojo, etc.

Solid understanding of development best practices for Search Engine Optimization and Accessibility.

Proficient with Adobe Photoshop or Fireworks, and in image optimization techniques.

Understanding of browser capabilities and design constraints on the web, with expertise in developing and testing across multiple browsers & platforms.

Strong attention to detail, good communications skills, and a positive attitude.

Experience in managing multiple projects on tight schedules.

Prior experience in e-commerce development is preferred.

B.S. Computer Science or related degree required.

Ability to demonstrate previous work via URLs.