Senior Web Developer

Come play a leading role in the growth of the Walt Disney Internet Group, WDIG, the online division of the Walt Disney Company. WDIG consists of many of the Web's most popular sites and services, including Disney.com, ABC.com, ABCNews.com, ESPN.com, FamilyFun.com, Movies.com and our own portal, Go.com. Join WDIG and be a part of the team that makes ideas come to life! WDIG provides a leading Internet web guide, e-commerce, Internet services, and the Best Content on the Web!!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The ABC.com Web Developers are a critical part of ABC.com's success. You will work in the Technology and Engineering group and alongside the other members of our web development and production teams. You will have hands-on responsibilities for the development, testing, and deployment of front-end software solutions centered around some of the most popular television content today; this includes high-traffic web sites, industry-leading broadband applications, and other groundbreaking R & D projects. The environment is fast-paced and the goals are demanding; but the projects are unique, the work is rewarding and the crew likes to have fun. Our ideal candidate is creative, energetic, deeply knowledgeable about the latest web technologies, and has a passion for demonstrating skill and precision in his/her work. This is a challenging job that offers the right person an opportunity to contribute to the changing face of entertainment.

The Sr. Web Developer works closely with other front-end developers, software engineers, systems engineers, and visual designers to:

• Develop robust and reusable template components


• Design scalable content management structures


• Implement new web designs and features


• Build new functionality using a combination of powerful, proprietary Disney Internet Group software solutions and modern web technologies

The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of web standards, DHTML, cross-browser compatibility, HTTP GET/POST & headers, dynamic content retrieval and page rendering, state management, and client/server interaction.

The ABC.com team is a dynamic and growing group responsible for ABC.com, Oscar.com, and ABC's industry-leading digital media efforts.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience in field


• 5+ years web development experience using DHTML, CSS, JSP


• 1-2+ years templating experience


• Strong communication skills


• Interest in Digital Media


• Love of Technology, Television, and ABC shows!

SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED:

• HTML, DHTML (JavaScript 1.0-1.5, CSS1 & 2), HTTP, XML
  
• Experience with templating technologies (JSP, PHP, etc.)


• Experience working with source control systems (VSS, CVS, PVCS, etc.)


• Experience with Content Management Systems and Web Publishing


• Understanding of Object Oriented Programming and Design


• Web Development Best Practices


• ActionScript, PHP, AJAX, Databases a big plus

JOB ID: 113412df-tc

Experience/Skills
See above

Other desired skills:
Senior Web Developer, HTML, DHTML, AJAX, CSS, javascript, jsp