Front End Web developer with a strong focus on Javascript – San Francisco, CA

Members of the Front End Development team are expected to create valid and standards-compliant code that focuses on delivering the best possible user experience to all of our customers.

Minimum Technical Qualifications
• HTML, XHTML, and CSS – Candidate must be able to hand-code to standards without error. Candidate also must possess a deep understanding of keeping code, content, and presentation separated.
• Object-oriented JavaScript Programming – Candidate’s experience must include class creation, object instantiation and inheritance. Candidate should also have extensive experience with JavaScript frameworks, preferably YUI or Ext JS.
• Cross-Browser Support – Candidate must have experience building web applications that support an array of web browsers (Internet Explorer 6, 7 & 8; Firefox; Safari)
• Web Accessibility – Candidate must have thorough knowledge of building web applications that meet Accessibility standards. Experience with WCAG 1.0 and Section 508 are a requirement. Knowledge of WCAG 2.0 and ARIA are a plus.
• Java Server Pages – Candidate must have experience developing dynamic web applications in a JSP environment. Candidate must understand the best practices that allow for a clean separation of presentation layer markup and style from the business logic of an application. Experience building custom tag libraries is a plus.

Required Skills
• Strong communication – A large part of the candidate’s role will be to effectively communicate the importance of standards and best practices to both technical (web application development teams) and non-technical (project management) audiences.
• Strong teamwork – The candidate will be expected to contribute to frameworks and code libraries that we use to standardize our code deliverables. As such the candidate must be able to work closely with other contributors to ensure that their code contributions meet team standards.


collin@micegroups.com

Server Engineer (Supporting PHP/Java Applications)

Location : San Francisco, CA
Server Engineer (Supporting PHP/Java Applications)

Location : San Francisco, CA
Term : Contract to Hire
Target Start Date : 8/31/2009
Industry : Entertainment
Title : Server Engineer (Linux/Java/PHP)

Overview :

We are seeking a talented Server Engineer who has provided production server support in a high traffic, consumer web environment.

Responsibilities:

Ensure production servers are supported (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP and Java)

Respond to alerts/emergencies

Proactively monitor the health of the system

Build, configure and deploy new hardware

Provide performance & capacity planning

Develop PHP and Linux scripts



Skills for success include….

Advanced Linux server support experience.

Advanced Linux scripting skills

Experience with Nagios and Munin network monitoring tools

Good understanding of Java, LAMP, ActionScript and Smartfox

Strong ability to thrive in fast paced, technology driven culture.

Strong ability to be resourceful and provide solutions quickly.

Strong ability to deliver world class support to software development teams.

Passion for having fun and interest in the gaming industry highly preferred.

Notes:

Candidates should be prepared to provide 24/7 support. Typical shift is 9-6 but rotational on call duty and monitoring support will be required.

Mike Viguilla
TEKsystems
415-343-6029
mviguill@teksystems.com

URGENT: Web Developer - Full time permanent & direct hire job in San Francisco, CA - $70 to $120K/yr

jane.fernandez@bridgepointepartners.com
Position: Web Developer
Type: Full Time Permanent & Direct Hire
Salary: $70 to $120K/yr depending on experience and options.
Location: San Francisco, CA

NOTE: We don’t provide sponsorship, we don’t accept those who are interested for temporary or contract employment, we don’t accept third party resumes and those from outside US, and we don’t work with any staffing agencies/recruiters at this point. If you are one of these, please do not apply.

Also, please do not apply if you do not possess the listed requirements or for any other opportunities other than this posted position.

Email me your resume including this job posting and your working status (US Citizen, Greencard holder, etc).

This is for a cutting edge social travel platform, our service is used by 50,000 people a day, our hosting environment kicks ass and our mysql databases have broken records, you should think firebug is essential, JSON is a no brainer, jQuery is wonderful. We have been around for a few years, but you should definitely thrive off the startup mentality!

Core Responsibilities:

•Working on our website, platform, facebook app and API
•Building and integrating new components and modules into our site
•Server configuration and task automation via server side scripts
•Modifications and improvements to existing site and platform
•Provide technical assistance to a variety of problems, as required
•Interface with 3rd party API's
•Be a rockstar programmer without the rockstar ego

Requirements in more detail:

•Expert-level PHP (advanced OOP)
•Expert-level JavaScript
•Expert-level tableless CSS layout
•Hand-coded standards-compliant HTML
•Expert-level knowledge of cross-browser, cross-platform compatibility and design constraints
•Basic Photoshop experience to whip up a button or cut up a design is a good skill to have but you are not a designer, we have those already
•Ability to write clean, coherent, well-documented code and to follow established coding style guidelines
•Excellent verbal and written skills, with proven ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear, concise way
•Knowledge of Memcached, GD, AWS, Sphinx, Linux server administration, pound, actionscript3, facebook, open social and analytics/user-x is advantageous

We develop on Macs and we love TextMate. This is full time, on site in San Francisco, starting ASAP.

Stealth Mode Startup Seeks PHP Software Engineer (San Francisco, CA)

Company PDGB Ventures
Location San Francisco, CA
Title PHP Software Engineer
Summary

Stealth mode startup seeks a sharp, motivated PHP engineer to help launch Beta website on a tight deadline.

Founded by serial entrepreneurs who have helped build successful internet brands in Silicon Valley and Europe, our company is based on an internationally proven business model and has tremendously high growth (and profitability) potential. We are producing a next-generation social network involving mobile technology and e-commerce components.

This is a real opportunity to join a high potential startup and build something of real value. Whether you are a seasoned engineer or a super smart college student, we want to talk to you if you think you have what it takes to have a large roll in the development of our site and its database.

We've secured angel funding, built the wireframes, wrote the specs and are moving fast -- if you're interested in joining us, please send us your resume.

KEY SKILLS

* Excellent web programming knowledge and 2+ years experience building sites in PHP, specifically using frameworks such as Zend.
* Strong SQL knowledge and the ability to fundamentally understand relational database theory
* Strong ability to write structured code followed up with clear documentation
* Strict adherence to web 2.0 standards and cross-platform compatibility
* Solid understanding of browser capabilities and restrictions
* Knowledge of web server platforms, protocols and applications
* Ability to write clean, light code (and then test your clean, light code)
* Understanding of SEO and experience with design programs (eg. Illustrator and PhotoShop) is a plus
* XHTML expertise is a plus
* Linux experience is a plus

RELATED SKILLS

* Obsession with new technologies and trends, especially in social or mobile tech
* Self-driven, with a good approach to working efficiently and effectively
* Organized, detail-oriented and able to set (and meet) realistic deadlines
* True passion for creating clean, functional and well-designed sites

NON-TECHNICAL / DESIRABLE SKILLS

* It is absolutely required that you can be self motivated, work independently and work under very tight deadlines.
* It is absolutely required that you have a good sense of humor, have an open minded attitude, have high level of integrity and like to have fun (work hard, play hard)
* Intense desire to build something successful from the ground-up
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
* Slight addiction to social networking sites (Facebook, Twitter, etc)
* Sense of adventure: willing to take risks, either for the adrenaline or experience
* Love of travel, especially backpacking or visiting remote destinations
* Fluency in another language is a plus (eg. Spanish, German, Chinese, etc)

GOOD KARMA

Did we mention that our site will be a good thing for the world? Sure, profitability may be our main focus but we're actually building something that will help people across the globe. (Really.)

This is a contract-to-hire position. Compensation is dependent on availability and experience.

HOW TO APPLY
Please send your resume, compensation expectations and a brief cover letter to LeadDevJob@gmail.com