Web Developer

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Job Title: Web Developer
Duration: 3 Months
Location: NYC Satellite

Job Description:
The Contractor will work closely with a Resource Manager to develop personalized, intelligent websites and other site-based web assets. They will be involved in the development of AJAX, web service interfaces, campaigns, polls, and other advanced web technologies and tools for a special project. This resource will be required to be an expert at JavaScript, XHTML, CSS, JSP, and XML development and will serve as a technical liaison among technical, creative and content teams. They will be responsible for executing quality assurance procedures to minimize production errors and will work with cross functional teams to document best practices.

Responsibilities include:
•    Translate wireframes/PSDs into launch-ready, valid XHTML/CSS
•    Composing JavaScript, CSS, and leveraging AJAX to develop rich website functionality
•    Developing interfaces to IPP web services to support product personalization
•    Ensure cross-browser compatibility
•    Work with QA teams to ensure that work products meet desired objectives
•    Implement solutions to support bug fixes and enhancements
•    Helping troubleshoot launched promotional activities

Required Skills:
The candidate must possess the following skills
•    Knowledge of JavaScript, JQuery, XTHML, CSS.
•    Working knowledge of AJAX and XML
•    Ability to troubleshoot technical problems logically and systematically
•    Ability to work in a fast-paced and sometimes pressurized environment
•    Experience with JSP and a plus

Desired (not required) Skills:
•    Potential for occasional nights and weekend work. Very rare.

Education/Certifications:
•    BS or equivalent in computer technologies
•    Minimum 4 years experience in professional front end web development, with at least 2 years experience in Javascript/JQuery/AJAX development
•    Agency and/or Pharmaceutical Industry experience preferred

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.