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space150: (X)HTML/JavaScript Specialist

Job type: JavaScript
Discovered on: Mon 8th February 2010, Site: 37signals
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Location: Minneapolis, MN
URL: http://www.space150.com

space150 is a hybrid agency: blending art and science, we’re the experts that make things better.

space150 designs for the future, and our work environment reflects this commitment. Our employees work together bridging disciplines as members of a high-energy, unified team. Workspaces are large, open, and unconfined to encourage free and unfettered collaboration.

As an (X)HTML/JavaScript Specialist at space150, you’ll be a valued member of our Creative Tech team, a progressive, forward-thinking group that’s responsible for the front-end development of interactive initiatives for our growing roster of high-profile clients. Creative Tech is at the hub of all projects; its members work with a variety of internal groups including Design, Project Management, Information Architecture, and Tech. This group is a vital part of the project lifecycle, and actively contributes to crafting high-quality interactive experiences.

An ideal candidate must be able to work with existing JavaScript frameworks such as jQuery, as well as extend and debug them. In addition, an (X)HTML/JavaScript Specialist must be able to develop homebrew solutions for compelling and advanced user interactivity. While JavaScript Development is the focus of this position, (X)HTML/CSS skills are required and will be utilized frequently.

Required

  • Has a strong understanding of the Document Object Model & CSS cascade
  • Experience with writing JavaScript for AJAX
  • Experience with but not dependency on 3rd-party libraries (such as jQuery and Prototype)
  • Experience with OO JavaScript Development
  • Experience writing valid, semantic HTML/CSS
  • Ability to write modular JavaScript (such as jQuery Plugins and Prototype Classes)
  • Has a portfolio of at least 5 representative examples
  • Has at least 5 years of relevant work experience

Desired

  • Understands concepts of progressive enhancement
  • Understands REST
  • Ability to utilize 3rd-party APIs
  • Experience writing code for iPhone Mobile Safari

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Full space150 benefits package

Notes

  • Candidate must be willing to work on location
  • No Recruiters please

To apply: Send your resume to ctjobs@space150.com

Further details at 37signals

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