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We're looking for a skilled front-end developer. This position requires both a mastery of the hands-on aspects of web interface engineering, as well as an ability to design solid front-end architectures that integrate with other systems and technologies; and, the ability to communicate these solutions to other members of the team both verbally and in written documentation.
Day-to-day responsibilities include leading the design of front-end engineering solutions; the hand coding of web-based applications, web pages, emails, and web-based mobile experiences; integrating your code with other technologies (Flash, Web Services, client back-end systems, content management systems, etc); optimizing performance of front end applications; and working with visual designers, interaction designers and software engineers. Must be able to emulate existing html schemes and create new ones that will integrate well with existing html. Strong (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, DHTML.
- Extensive experience in hand coding of XHTML, JS, DHTML, CSS, AJAX.
- Solid understanding of cross-browser/platform issues and code solutions.
- Expert of web standards and CSS-driven layouts and a master of the DOM.
- Experience in Javascript Frameworks(MooTools, prototype, scriptaculous, jquery).
- Experience integrating HTML-based content with other, 3rd party environments (i.e. Content Management Systems)
- Experience with source control (SVN)
- Solid understanding of on-page SEO and Accessibility.
- Excellent time management, problem solving, teamwork, and communication skills.
R/GA is a full-service agency for the digital age. We work by asking 'What do consumers want?' and then following wherever the answer leads. That can mean anything from crafting an outbound message to creating a utility or an interactive engagement. It can also mean inventing something new. To learn more, please visit us online at www.rga.com
Founded in 1977, R/GA has received the most prestigious creative awards for film, broadcast, design, advertising, and interactive. It was selected for Adweek's 'Agency of the Year' in 2008, Ad Age's Agency 'A-List' in 2008 and 'Digital A-List' in 2009, and Creativity's 'Interactive Agency of the Year' in 2007.
