Front-End Web Developer (Focus on Javascript and AJAX) at Christine Michelsen

at Christine Michelsen in Washington, DC

NGP is seeking a creative, collaborative and passionate Front-End Web Developer who also considers him/herself as a Javascript and AJAX guru or mastermind. You will help be the executing force in building a user interface for a web-based, enterprise business application that will delight users, excite designers, and inspire your colleagues. You will be part of a small UX Team; where our mantra is to always understand user problems and goals before jumping into solutions. Solutions will also be a team effort from design to implementation. If you want to be told what to do or what to build—and be a programming robot—then this job is not for you. We need you to immediately come on-board with your thinking hat charged, problem-solving skills ready to go, and sleeves rolled up to produce rock-solid JavaScript/CSS/XHTML. An A+ candidate would be someone who has experience with or love the idea of building his/her own custom web controls (ie. Grids with inline editing, form validation, field masking, sliding panels, etc). Also don’t feel shy bragging about any skills or experience you have using open-source web controls or plug-ins that you’ve extended or enhanced in order to improve the user experience and help differentiate product offerings.

How do you know if you’re the right person?

You should have…

• 2 to 5 years of solid web development using newer web 2.0 UI patterns (AJAX, DHTML, DOM manipulation).

• An exceptional knowledge of hand-coding or implementing JQuery or other Javascript libraries for large web-based, enterprise business applications; and the ability to explain when you would use a Javascript framework and when you wouldn’t.

• An opinion about “Unobtrusive Javascript” and whether you think it’s a thorn in your side or champion for the better good.

• The ability to produce rock-solid, hand-coded XHTML and CSS.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and debugging skills; as well as be a self-learner that’s always curious about unraveling innovative ways to solve problems.

• A knack for forward progress and getting unstuck by creating and bridging relationships with your fellow back-end engineers and colleagues to get things done and hit team goals!

You should be…

• A stickler about cross-browser development and testing; and already know the advantages and disadvantages of Firefox, Internet Explorer and Chrome.

• Proud of your exceptional organizational skills.

• Passionate about asking questions and using your excellent oral and written communication skills to help unravel user problems.

• A little OCD or even a lot OCD with your attention to details and maintaining design integrity.

Additional desirable skills and experience:

• Good working knowledge of ASP .NET MVC Framework

• Knowledge of WPF / Silverlight / CSS3 / HTML5; or experience developing Rich Internet Applications

• Knowledge of Photoshop / Illustrator/ Visual Studio / Version Control Systems / Agile-Scrum Process

NGP provides market-leading software products and award-winning services to Democrats and their allies. Our NGP Campaign Office® software-as-a-service product is used by over 75% of the Democrats in Congress, as well as many other Democratic campaigns and other organizations.

At NGP we like working hard for our clients, but balanced with a fun and relaxed company culture, including blowing off steam at the foosball table, ping-pong table or on a softball field. Every year, we regroup and recharge around a big bonfire on our company retreat in Vermont. We also have a competitive benefits package that includes company-paid health care, dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, and a free exercise room in the building. Other perks include a metro-accessible office in downtown Washington DC, casual dress code and very partisan, hard working colleagues. NGP prides itself on being a progressive and open-minded workplace. You can learn more about our 10+ years of growth and success at http://www.ngpsoftware.com.

To be considered, please submit aresume, salary requirements, and work samples to jobs@ngpsoftware.com. Please include details of your responsibilities and accomplishments for each sample in the portfolio.

NOTE: This is an on-site, full-time position located in Washington, DC.

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Published at 05-04-2010