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  <company>Threespot Media</company>
  <created-at type="datetime">2009-10-27T18:41:44Z</created-at>
  <description>Threespot front-end developers are responsible for the production and testing of web site and application interfaces. They create cross-browser solutions that separate structure, presentation and behavior using semantic markup, CSS and unobtrusive JavaScript. Additionally, they are well-versed in techniques for building to accessibility standards (W3C WCAG, Section 508). They frequently work with Software Engineers/Developers to produce front-end templates for integration into a larger software application. They are professional, detail-oriented, courteous, wildly creative, and possess excellent verbal and written skills. They are dedicated to producing high-quality and elegant solutions that meet or exceed client requirements and expectations.

Requirements

* Produces clean, error-free, well-documented, and standards-compliant front-end solutions
* Must have strong working knowledge of (X)HTML, CSS, semantic layout techniques, JavaScript, and JavaScript frameworks (jQuery, prototype)
* Must be versatile and efficient using Photoshop for web production (guides, asset management, optimization strategies)

Bonus Points

* Experience working in a deadline-driven, technology-agnostic and design-focused environment
* Experience with development technologies (PHP, Python, C#, ASP.NET, Actionscript 3 or Cold Fusion), basic data mining (JSON, XML, open APIs), and preferably custom development with popular Blog/CMS frameworks (WordPress, Drupal, etc)
* Experience using version control systems (Subversion, etc) individually or in a team setting

Responsibilities

* Faithfully carries designers' aesthetic vision to a working interactive state using semantic markup and CSS solutions that render properly in required browsers
* Interacts with Software Engineers/Developers to provide front-end templates for integration into applications
* When necessary, interacts with the client to determine technical requirements and goals and explain technical approach
* Works closely alongside information architects and designers, advising on the technical viability of both feature functionality and interface designs
* Estimates required level of effort on own behalf

Reporting Responsibility

* Daily contact and communication with Account and Project Managers
* Reporting of schedule status to Technical Director
* Reporting of status to Software Engineer/Developer (if applicable)
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  <id type="integer">5750</id>
  <instructions>Cover letter, resume, and salary history to hr@threespot.com</instructions>
  <location>Washington, DC</location>
  <title>Front-End Developer</title>
  <url>www.threespot.com/jobs</url>
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    <id type="integer">2</id>
    <name>Programming</name>
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