Job Openings
Front-End Web Developer
nFusion seeks a front-end Web developer excited about working on the presentation layer of Web products for industry-leading website solutions. Qualified candidates must be experts in XHTML, CSS and JavaScript with an emphasis on DHMTL and AJAX.
The ideal front-end developer is attentive to detail, resourceful, works well under pressure and has strong communication skills. Developers must be effective communicating with both technical development team members and non-technical personnel. Additionally, they must be an energetic, creative individual with experience producing web pages in a fast-paced environment. The perfect candidate will possess a strong work ethic, thrive on variety, enjoy and work effectively in a team environment and possess a hunger for responsibility and learning.
Responsibilities
- Possess a strong knowledge of up-to-date Web design and Web standards, in particular with respect to concepts of full separation of content from presentation using CSS/text-based table-less layout, accessibility and cross-browser compatibility techniques
- Have a good understanding of unobtrusive JavaScript coding and multiple event listening/handling on a single document
- Have experience with a client-side scripting framework implementation that assists with Ajax client/server communications but also facilitates dynamic presentation layer effects
- Have working knowledge of AJAX concepts widely supported across the browser market, the potentials of XMLHTTP, while exploiting the possibilities of accessible DHTML
- Be able to manage multiple tasks at the same time; focus on internal best practices, coding, testing and documenting; determine specifications; modify and expand XHTML templates to work across a network of sites
- Work with the project manager, team manager and other developers to ensure production deadlines are met
- Receive minimal supervision and generally be able to work independently or within a team.
- Demonstrate an eagerness to contribute to a better and more interoperable Web and enthusiasm for the mission and spirit of what’s required for the company
- Focus on internal best practices, coding, testing and documenting; determining specifications, modifying and expanding global libraries of code to work across a network of sites
Requirements
- 4 – 6 years of work experience hand-coding Web pages that validate without error to XHTML 1.0 Transitional
- Thorough understanding of XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, DOM and complex DHTML elements using JavaScript and CSS
- Ability to hand-code pages using CSS for a fluid, non-table-based layout of page elements
- Proven ability to hand-code AJAX applications and resolve cross-platform/browser issues
- Good knowledge of Photoshop is required for slicing, cutting and optimizing Web graphics for speed and performance
- A thorough knowledge of Web 2.0 characteristics and practical usage of its features
Pluses
- Flash/Flex/Action Script experience
- Experience with other Web technologies such as PHP, ColdFusion, JSP, XML/XSLT
- Experience building effective, cross-client compatible HTML e-mail campaigns
- Experience theming, customizing and adapting open-source content management
- Experience building interfaces for large scale, multi-lingual, international websites
- Familiarity with principles of AGILE development
- Quality assurance and/or testing experience
About nFusion
nFusion is an integrated marketing agency that combines the insight of a marketing consultancy, the creativity of an advertising agency and the expertise of an interactive firm to deliver distinctive, holistic marketing campaigns that produce real, measurable results. We will respond to qualified candidates as quickly as possible. No phone calls please.
nFusion does not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us. Our supplier base is restricted to specified hiring needs. Therefore, any resume received from an unapproved supplier will be considered unsolicited, and nFusion will not be obligated to pay a referral or placement fee.
Culture
What defines life at nFusion? Is it our cross-disciplinary approach to problem solving? Our laid-back Austin locale? Or our bizarre obsession with matching coworkers? See for yourself.
Benefits
At nFusion we take care of our employees. nFusioners enjoy comprehensive health insurance, time off and more. See our commitment to employee wellness and work/life balance by checking out our complete list of benefits.
