Web Developer At Tag New Media (Burlington, Vt)

Feb. 22, 2012

New York, NY

Confidential

This posting is for a full-time position located in our Burlington, Vermont office.

Exceptional and highly-qualified candidates will be considered for remote / telecommuting opportunities, however people who can work in our studio are strongly preferred.

Those seeking hourly or contract employment, or third party development shops, need not apply.

Overview

Tag New Media is looking to hire into our technology group. We believe that creativity is not limited to visual design: solid thinking, carefully considering available options to set the direction, and coming up with the best solution to fit the need is as important for development as it is for design. Therefore, utilizing code to create ingenious and elegant world-class solutions is what working with technology at Tag is all about.

The technology group at Tag is made up of developers who believe that form is every bit as important as function, and that a coded technical masterpiece is irrelevant if it is not both useful and usable as well; they recognize that ultimately we're creating things that people are going to use. We believe that working with talented designers to envision innovative user experiences, developing intuitive and highly functional systems, with a rock-solid system supporting it all is the goal in everything we do. We also look for a balance between specialists and generalists-- a mix of those who are highly experienced in our core technologies as well as those who are adaptable and able to create high quality results across many coding languages and platforms.

If you're looking to find a position where your coding skills, understanding of the interactive digital space, user experience sensibilities, and overall knowledge of all things technical can be put to use creating killer solutions for clients, then we may have a home for you at Tag.

About this position

Developers at Tag New Media are responsible for coded deliverables, working with the larger team collaboratively to create solutions that meet and exceed the client's needs both on-time and within budget.

With guidance, they are responsible for implementing front-end and server-side technologies based on the technical design, functional requirements, and creative deliverables. To achieve this integrated approach, the qualified candidate must have fundamental understanding of the creative aesthetic while being able to code technical solutions across a variety of platforms and frameworks.

A Developer at Tag will typically be staffed across a small number of projects, typically teamed with more senior technical staff, and be responsible for the coding and implementation of discrete areas of the UI or functionality. They are responsible for ensuring that their code is developed to specifications, that it is unit tested and functional, delivered and ready for testing on-time, and that UI code renders appropriately across the target browsers / platforms / devices.

Department & Supervisor

The Developer is a member of TNM's Technology Team and reports to the Director of Technology.

Key Responsibilities
Responsible for coding the execution of complex designs and interactions that reflect the creative and art direction provided within the established technical framework
Responsible for creation of coded deliverables on client engagements
Works well as a team member on large accounts, understanding how a team operates and what is expected of the various roles on the project
Able to shift between a creative and a technical focus depending on the project need and/or the type of project
Executes the direction set by senior team members and as presented in the requirements
May need to rapidly produce interim deliverables (such as style guide components, technical specifications, browser and market analysis, prototypes, proofs of concept, etc.) in addition to the final live site or application
Able to take initiative to research and learn emerging technologies
Skills & Qualifications
2+ years year hand-coding HTML / JavaScript / CSS
>1 year of direct experience working with the fundamental technologies involved in LAMP-stack development
Experience creating solutions using XHR (Ajax)
Solid foundation in using object-oriented programming (OOP) techniques and model-view-controller MVC systems
Familiarity with current best practices within their core technical area
Working knowledge of the fundamental technologies involved in LAMP-stack development
Familiarity with Search Engine Optimization, Web Accessibility, and i18n techniques
Experience using tools and libraries for client-side development
Production-level experience with at least one commonly used web scripting / templating technology (PHP, Java, ASP.Net, Ruby, AS3/Flash/Flex, XML/XSLT, etc)
Ability to do graphic production work from designed page comps (PSDs)
Demonstrated ability to accurately estimate and scope their own efforts as it relates to development work
Strong attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
User Interface Design, Information Architecture, graphic design experience a plus
Experience developing solutions for mobile, web or applications, strongly preferred
Experience using one or more of the following products, frameworks, or platforms strongly preferred:
PHP: Zend Framework, Drupal, WordPress, Code Igniter, etc
Java: struts, tiles, JSF, Velocity, etc
.NET: Sharepoint, Commerce Server, etc
Flash: AS3, Flex, BlazeDS, Flash Remoting, Flash Media Server, Red5, etc
CMS products: Sitecore, TeamSite, CQ5, MSCMS, StoryServer, Alfresco, etc
Client/Server communication: XHR/JSON, WSDL, XML-RPC, SOAP/SSDL, etc
DBs: MySQL, Oracle, DB2, MSSQL, etc

Candidates will be asked to provide links and/or code samples that demonstrate their experience coding web sites and internet applications.

About Tag New Media:

Since 1996, Tag New Media (TNM) has been planning, designing and developing interactive experiences for brand-driven companies, organizations and institutions throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. Our award-winning work is recognized for its strategic approach, thoughtful organization, clean design and ultimate ease-of-use.

We serve clients in a diverse set of industries including healthcare, travel & tourism, consumer goods & services, media & entertainment, professional services, the nonprofit sector and higher education.

Tag New Media offers an open and flexible team environment. Excellent full-time benefits, including health insurance and a retirement plan with company match. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. We do not accept unsolicited Agency Resumes, and will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm that does not have a signed Agency Fee Agreement.

Tag New Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance.

Email cover letter, resume, and salary requirements. No Phone calls please.

This is a full-time position, with compensation based upon relevant experience.