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full time Web Developer

at 360Ed, Inc. in Orlando, Florida

Job Title: Web Developer


Company Name: 360Ed, Inc. – We are a growing company situated at the forefront of the online education revolution. Our focus is on engaging students and teaching full courses through high-quality educational and entertainment content, including rich media and games. Lead by veterans of the gaming industry, 360Ed’s goal is to get students as strongly interested in educational material as they are in the best games and movies.


Physical Address / Telephone #’s: Downtown Orlando, 407-982-1011


Start Date for position: January 2010


Experience Level: Master's degree preferred, or two years equivalent work experience


Position Type: Full-time


Location: You will be working as part of a small team in our downtown Orlando office. Located in the heart of downtown, 360Ed, Inc. employs a dynamic workforce of young professionals. We strive to maintain a light-hearted and friendly working environment that encourages passion and creativity for one’s tasks.


Relocation: No, local candidates only


Skills Required: The ideal candidate will have extensive experience coding dynamic web user interfaces in a timely manner with technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Experience developing for a wide variety of browsers, old and new (e.g. IE6, 7, 8; Firefox 2, 3, 3.5; Chrome; Opera; Safari) is required. Knowledge of Python is not a requirement (any skilled programmer can learn it quickly) but it is definitely a plus; we will accept candidates with a thorough understanding of another web-oriented programming language (ColdFusion, PHP, ASP.NET, Ruby, Perl) if they are prepared to switch to Python.


Software Knowledge: MySQL or PostgreSQL, Django framework, familiarity with Adobe Flash and interaction between ActionScript and JavaScript


Demo and Format: Be prepared to show code samples and/or discuss previous projects in detail. Code samples can be sent as attachments in emails to KPowers@360ed.com. More samples may be requested at a later date.


Job Description: 360Ed, Inc. is looking for a web developer to build robust and secure applications in the field of online education and games. This will include new projects and maintenance on existing applications. This position will be part of a small team (not working alone). The ideal candidate will have extensive experience coding dynamic web user interfaces in a timely manner with technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Clean, efficient, maintainable, and well-organized code is a must.



Requirements

Thorough knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

Experience developing for a wide variety of browsers, old and new (e.g. IE6, 7, 8; Firefox 2, 3, 3.5; Chrome; Opera; Safari)

Familiarity with secure web programming practices

Solid understanding of SQL

Experience creating dynamic web interfaces

Passion for web design and development

Pluses

Experience with jQuery

Familiarity with Adobe Flash and interaction between ActionScript and JavaScript

Knowledge of Python is not a requirement (any skilled programmer can learn it quickly) but it is definitely a plus; we will accept candidates with a thorough understanding of another web-oriented programming language (ColdFusion, PHP, ASP.NET, Ruby, Perl) if they are prepared to switch to Python

Familiarity with the Django framework

Specific experience with MySQL or PostgreSQL

Familiarity with Linux servers; this is not a system administrator position, but occasionally these types of tasks are required, and familiarity helps

A strong knowledge of gaming – not required, but it will help you contribute feedback on key product features (and fit in)

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