Web Development Engineer Javascript

Our high-visibility client is looking for a Web Developer who will work with the Seller experience and design team to drive consistency, measurement, and usability improvements across online Seller tools. The ideal candidate will have a wide range of web skills, and is excited about new web development techniques and practices.

The Web Developer role will be responsible for limited scope web design and development to improve consistency in the client's most popular tools by implementing Seller Design Standards. To improve speed to customers, you will be responsible for optimizing HTML and CSS implementation across all tools. You will be asked to flex your JavaScript muscle and help build highly interactive web applications using the latest techniques. You will work with designers and usability experts, and SDEs to identify and implement solutions to improve our overall site experience.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Familiarity with web APIs and development frameworks
- Well-rounded knowledge of web serving and desktop computing needs
- Experience developing web applications in: PERL, C++, Java, JavaScript
- Experience with HTML, CSS and user interface design
- Familiarity with using version control systems
- Examples of delivering a project using latest interactive web experiences (whether Ajax, Flex, or Silverlight) a plus
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Desire to work in a startup style environment where iteration is encouraged
- Self-motivation

This contract position is expected to be 5 months in duration.