User Interface Developer / Front end Web Application Developer / Dojo developerLocation: San Jose, CA 95131Duration: 12 monthsPay Rate: $70-75/hrThis position is a Software Development Engineer position focused on developing a next generation Web 2.0 Web Application Portal and platform.

The position requires extensive collaboration with multiple technology groups. It will require constant and close interaction with User experience and

Visual designers to deliver a high performance user experience that sets the bar. Given the complexity of the technology and the aggressive product growth opportunities, solid teamwork skills are important. An ability to work in a agile way is a must.

Responsibilities:

- 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.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Typically requires BSEE/CS combined with at least 8-10 yrs 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 web sites 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.

Familiarity with CLIENT products is a plusDESIRED SKILLS

-Ability to extend and apply Dojo classes

-Flash

-REST, RPC Hybrid API styles

-XML, JSONExperience with Agile processes is a strong plusJob type: 9+ Month Contract


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