Job: UI / Front End Engineer

Job Title: UI / Front End Engineer
Location: Sunnyvale, CA.
Duration: 6+months

Job Description:

The Senior Front End Software Engineer is responsible for the design and implementation of the user interface for our social/local service. We make extensive use of Javascript and AJAX, XHTML and CSS. You must be expert with of these technologies. You will be required to work collaboratively with other engineers, QA, Product Managers and Engineering Management.

Experience:

Typically candidates will have 5 to 10 years experience developing web applications professionally. The focus of this position is front-side engineering, so knowledge and experience in that area is absolutely essential. Candidates should be comfortable with the challenges of a startup atmosphere, self-motivated and capable of managing multiple priorities.

Required Skills:

All of the following skills are required for consideration:

• Minimum of 5 years commercial software engineering
• Professional experience with Javascript, in particular using JQuery and developing custom widgets using Javascript and JQuery libraries.
• Solid experience with XHTML + CSS and support for multiple browsers
• Object-oriented design
• Experience with LAMP configuration and management
• Experience with web MVC
• Familiarity with PHP-based view templates

Preferred Skills:

Candidates must also be proficient in one or more of the following areas:

• PHP development
• Experience with CodeIgniter MVC framework
• Experience with other dynamic languages like Ruby and Python

Education:
Minimum of BS in Computer Science