Digital Content Engineer

DIGITAL CONTENT ENGINEER

IT. Alliance Group is currently looking to recruit a Digital Content Engineer for our Dublin City based client. 

We are seeking a Digital Content Engineer with strong technical knowledge, development and team management skills. Our main development projects will be Web-based online interactive programs, mobile applications, short Flash animations, presentations, dynamic Flash and HTML5 content which are integrated with a database or LMS for the capture of user responses.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

o Develop user, functional and business specifications
o Lead and manage near and far shore technical development partners
o Facilitate stakeholder and other resources to ensure goals and objectives of the project are met.
o Work with an interdisciplinary team that includes project managers, engineering, architecture, graphic designers, marketing and executive leadership
o Collaborate with other engineering resources (eg platform/Back End engineers) to define touch points and interfaces with other systems
o Implement and design technical solutions to meet requirements
o Troubleshoot existing product issues and develop solutions
o Structuring content to enable efficient re-use, customisation and localization
o Staying abreast of emerging trends and technologies

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

o Bachelors degree in Computer Science or Multimedia, or comparable industry experience
o A minimum of 3 years proven leadership/management experience of technical teams.
o At least 5+ years as an Interactive Developer
o Proven experience of creating dynamic, interactive content
o Excellent debugging skills
o Excellent oral and written communication skills with fluency in English essential
o HTML5, JavaScript, jQuery, CSS, XML, Flash and Flex, Air, Action Script
o Javascript frameworks
o Knowledge around integration with enterprise systems
o SQL experience would be a plus
o Photoshop/InDesign would be a plus
o Knowledge of different print formats (eg ePub3) would be a plus
o Ability to work under short deadlines
o Must be able to work in a team of developers (both internal and external) on multiple projects simultaneously
o Strong design/aesthetic sensibilities
o Experience in developing interactive learning and gaming products would be a plus
o Experience in managing off-shore technical development partners
o Experience in development of Server Side/enterprise systems (eg knowledge of Java/.net)

Please apply with your CV in Word format for further information.  Thank you.

IT. Alliance Group is an equal opportunities employer.