Javascript Front End Developer - 6 Month Contract

JavaScript Front End Developer - Contract

Job Title:

JavaScript Front End Developer - Contract

Company:

Direct IT Recruiting Inc.

Location:

Mississauga, Toronto

Status:

6 Month Contract

Job Category:

Application Development

Career Level:

Intermediate to Senior

Number of Staff to Supervise:

N/A                                                                         

Work Experience:

3+ years JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, Sencha Touch, Ext JS, PhoneGap, MS SQL, MVC

Industry:

Software Development

DESCRIPTION:

- The candidate will be responsible for the development and technical specifications for coding using JavaScript, HTML5 and CSS3 for a growing mobile and desktop platform.
- Extensive experience with object-oriented programming in JavaScript using SENCHA TOUCH and EXT JS frameworks.
- In-depth knowledge of JavaScript language
- Experience building iOS, Android and Blackberry apps with PhoneGap framework.
- Solid knowledge of HTML and CSS and their integration in a standards-based fashion with each other and JavaScript. HTML5 and CSS3 experience is a big plus.
- Proficiency with the DOM and asynchronous event-programming model.
- Experience with cross-platform (PC/Mac, desktop, laptop, tablet) and cross-browser (IE, Firefox, Chrome, Safari) development.
- Experience with AJAX, JSON and RESTful web services.
- Server Side development background with .NET.
- Database design and programming using MS SQL Server and SQLite.
- Familiarity with Design Patterns, particularly Model-View-Controller (MVC).
- Experience with Mobile development and Touch interfaces.

EDUCATION:

- Bachelor's degree in a Computer Science or Business discipline or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience developing JavaScript/HTML5 applications.  Ability to operate individually and as part of a team; effectively set expectations, manage work and deliver results