Senior Front End Web Developer at Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Senior Front End Web Developer

at Australian Broadcasting Corporation in Sydney

Senior Front End Web Developer,

ABC Innovation

• Salary range: $72,885-$90,171 pa + attractive super

• Location: ABC Ultimo Centre, Sydney

• Contract: up to 12 months fixed term

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ABC Innovation develops and manages the award winning website abc.net.au, attracting over 26 million weekly accesses and growing. We also deliver innovative applications for the internet and other platforms including mobile; some of our recent projects have been ABC iView, ABC Earth, ABC Now, Sydney Sidetracks, ABC Mobile and Gallipoli: The First Day

We are looking for an experienced front end developer to join our team to develop and roll out a new suite of interactive tools and sites for abc.net.au.

This is a position for a user interface specialist, a developer who lives and breathes front end. Someone who knows all the HTML and CSS quirks of the various browsers. Someone who knows JavaScript inside out and can build upon some of the new frameworks out there.

Most of all, we are after someone who can make a design come alive on the web with advanced functionality while at the same time adhere to web accessibility guidelines and the common web standards.

You’ll be working in a large organisation in a web environment that attracts large volumes of traffic, so experience optimising code to extract every last kilobyte out of it is essential.

You are an energetic, dynamic and collaborative team member with an ability to direct and advise on the implementation of front end solutions and web standards. You have a strong customer focus, and great communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills and a genuine enthusiasm for the web and pride in the quality of your work.

Key Accountabilities:

1. As part of a project team, develop complex user interfaces and web based applications for a broad range of projects including widgets, editorial tools and social media interfaces.

2. Work closely with project managers/producers and design teams to develop, test and deliver interactive front ends which are ‘best of breed’ for abc.net.au

3. Liaise with back end programmers to integrate, test and debug front end screens with back end applications and databases

4. Maintain a professional approach to documentation, including drafting initial functional specifications documents and project documentation for ongoing reference once a project is completed

5. Maintain a high level of awareness of best practice in the industry and web standards for areas such as emerging standards, SEO, accessibility etc.

6. Advocate and apply ABC values and all relevant ABC policies and procedures including Equity & Diversity and OH&S;

Key Capabilities/Qualifications/Experience (Selection Criteria)

1. Excellent (X)HTML and CSS skills with experience implementing complex designs across multiple platforms and browsers in a high traffic environment, including experience with cutting up Photoshop designs with an eye for detail.

2. Extensive, demonstrated experience writing advanced JavaScript with experience using at least one JavaScript framework (such as jQuery). Experience and knowledge in the techniques of asynchronous JavaScript and XML and/or JSON (i.e. AJAX/AJAJ).

3. Demonstrated experience of W3C (X)HTML standards and WAI Accessibility guidelines, an understanding of SEO principles and the Dublin Core guidelines.

4. Strong written and verbal communication skills with extensive experience working with design/IA teams and back end technical teams.

5. Strong problem solving skills to find the best and most efficient solutions to complex technical front end challenges.

6. Any demonstrated experience with Flash (ActionScript 2 or 3), Flex and/or Adobe Air is desirable as is any Facebook application development.

7. Understanding and commitment to the ABC values, policies and practices including Equity and Diversity and OH&S.;

For further information contact Monique Potts on (02) 8333 2017

Applications quoting reference EOI926060 should be sent to HR Coordinator, ABC Innovation, ABC GPO Box 9994, Sydney NSW 2001 or email to Innovationjobs@your.abc.net.au by cob Friday 24 July 2009

Applicants must address the selection criteria.

For information on how to apply, visit abc.ne.au/jobs

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