Creative Contributor - Web Developer
Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2008 9:39 pm
Are you a talented Web developer who’s ready to put his/her skills to work on best-in-class websites and large, highly trafficked web applications? Enjoy taking a piece of paper with a rough sketch for a planned user interface and bringing it to life for millions of users each month? Do you often think of ideas for new websites and web 2.0 tools yourself?
If the answer to some or all of those questions is yes, we would like to hear from you.
We, at InvestorGuide.com, are looking for someone who will be responsible for the conceptualization, design, creation, modification and support of our dynamic, user-focused web pages, tools, games and content. You should be a standards-compliant web developer interested in developing new projects and applications that will engage and educate our user base while adding value to their financial, business and networking lives. Other responsibilities will include improving operational efficiencies company-wide by creating and implementing technical solutions learned by researching and understanding emerging technologies. You will also be given the opportunity to develop applications that you are passionate about and that fall under our business model(s).
Job Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
· Extensive knowledge of CSS, HTML, Javascript, Flash and XHTML, including ability to hand-code standards-compliant HTML and CSS
· Knowledge least one web scripting language (preferably PHP)
· Expertise with MySQL, database design, configuration and performance tuning
· Familiarity with web standards and user-oriented design
· Experience and interest in tackling usability and design issues
· Comfort working with minimal technical guidance and supervision
Also Desirable:
· Experience with XML, AJAX and web APIs
· Knowledge of semantic HTML and SEO
· Experience integrating front-end templates with back-end functionality
· Experience with object-oriented programming and the MVC pattern
· Strong quantitative and analytical skills
Compensation and Benefits
We offer competitive compensation commensurate with skill level and experience. Benefits include health, dental and vision with 100% paid premiums, profit sharing plan, semi-annual performance-based bonuses, and paid vacations/holidays. Our team environment stretches beyond the workplace with frequent team outings and post-work activities, Friday lunches, and trivia nights at local restaurants.
About InvestorGuide.com
Based in Fairfax, Virginia and founded in 1996, InvestorGuide.com is part of a family of financial websites that also includes InvestorWords.com and BusinessDictionary.com. We are a successful, growing company seeking intelligent, high-energy, self-motivated professionals to fill our exciting positions.
If you would like more information about working at InvestorGuide, please send us an email to careers@investorguide.com or give us a call at (703) 865-7218
If the answer to some or all of those questions is yes, we would like to hear from you.
We, at InvestorGuide.com, are looking for someone who will be responsible for the conceptualization, design, creation, modification and support of our dynamic, user-focused web pages, tools, games and content. You should be a standards-compliant web developer interested in developing new projects and applications that will engage and educate our user base while adding value to their financial, business and networking lives. Other responsibilities will include improving operational efficiencies company-wide by creating and implementing technical solutions learned by researching and understanding emerging technologies. You will also be given the opportunity to develop applications that you are passionate about and that fall under our business model(s).
Job Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
· Extensive knowledge of CSS, HTML, Javascript, Flash and XHTML, including ability to hand-code standards-compliant HTML and CSS
· Knowledge least one web scripting language (preferably PHP)
· Expertise with MySQL, database design, configuration and performance tuning
· Familiarity with web standards and user-oriented design
· Experience and interest in tackling usability and design issues
· Comfort working with minimal technical guidance and supervision
Also Desirable:
· Experience with XML, AJAX and web APIs
· Knowledge of semantic HTML and SEO
· Experience integrating front-end templates with back-end functionality
· Experience with object-oriented programming and the MVC pattern
· Strong quantitative and analytical skills
Compensation and Benefits
We offer competitive compensation commensurate with skill level and experience. Benefits include health, dental and vision with 100% paid premiums, profit sharing plan, semi-annual performance-based bonuses, and paid vacations/holidays. Our team environment stretches beyond the workplace with frequent team outings and post-work activities, Friday lunches, and trivia nights at local restaurants.
About InvestorGuide.com
Based in Fairfax, Virginia and founded in 1996, InvestorGuide.com is part of a family of financial websites that also includes InvestorWords.com and BusinessDictionary.com. We are a successful, growing company seeking intelligent, high-energy, self-motivated professionals to fill our exciting positions.
If you would like more information about working at InvestorGuide, please send us an email to careers@investorguide.com or give us a call at (703) 865-7218