Title: Front End Web 2.0/Dojo Developer
Duration: 12 months
Location: San Jose, CA
Type of Employment: Contract
Essential Skills: Dojo, Web 2.0, JavaScript, DHTML, AJAX, Object Oriented JavaScript,
JQuery, Dojo Event Framework, XHR,
Job Description
Our client is seeking a Front End Web 2.0/Dojo Developer for a 12 month contract position in San Jose, CA. Candidates for this position must be willing/able to work onsite in San Jose.
The developer will work in a fast paced and dynamic environment on a high visibility initiative focused on creating a brand new software platform and applications for collaboration and enterprise social networking. This initiative will target some of the largest enterprise customers and deliver a next generation Portal and Portal framework with a high performance and highly interactive user experience. Responsibilities include:
Work very closely with the User Experience team including interaction designers and visual designers to review feature requirements and desired user experience. Work with the UE team to refine user experience.
Design, develop and deliver the next generation Collaboration Portal Software in accordance with the UE requirements.
Deliver a Web 2.0 style dynamic and compelling user experience for the Portal taking a holistic approach
Apply diligence to even minute aesthetic flavors of the Portal such as making effective use of white space, showing dynamic page transitions, visual effects, fonts, rounded edges etc.
Qualifications:
Typically requires BSEE/CS combined with at least 8-10 years related experience, or MSEE/CS combined with at least 6-8 years of related experience.
Must possess very good knowledge of software development life cycle and general Java programming guidelines
Possess good communication skills, both verbal and written, and should communicate status of his/her tasks and their dependencies with the rest of the team on a regular basis.
Demonstrated excellent skills in Web 2.0 style, widgetized user interfaces for Web Applications and Portals using standards compliant Advanced JavaScript, DHTML, AJAX, HTML/XHTML, CSS, JSPs, Servlets, Custom tag libraries etc.
Solid experience in Object Oriented JavaScript, DOJO, JQuery, Dojo Event Framework, XHR, Script compression, custom builds
Must have built custom widgets, gadgets portlets etc that work in cross browsers (IE7, IE8, Firefox 3.x, Safari etc) and cross platforms (Windows XP, Vista, Mac OS)
Expert level understanding of DOM management
Unit testing and debugging using tools like Firebug, Yslow
Experience building high performance Websites and portals
Deliver complex modules potentially used across teams, on time with excellent quality.
An excellent team player and should be flexible to work on any assigned tasks and adjust to changing business priorities and plans. Should be able to effectively manage multiple tasks at any given time.
Candidates local to San Jose are preferred but out of state candidates may apply as long as they can attend an in-person interview at their own expense. Visa sponsorship not available for this position. Interested candidates should send a copy of their resume including rate information to: (see below)
Company Profile:
Synergy America, Inc is a 16-year-old Professional Services staffing firm providing contract, contract-to-hire and direct-hire resources to companies looking for key individuals. We specialize in providing top-notch talent for our clients, and help candidates in finding the right position.
We focus in a variety of areas: Information Technology, Engineering, Accounting/Finance and Human Resource professionals. We source and supply candidates nationwide. We are located in Atlanta, GA
We rely on our knowledge of search and hiring procedures. We consider both the companies and the candidates to be our clients. We believe in providing the highest level of service to our clients at all times.