Web Programmer at Second Story

Second Story is looking for a versatile programmer. If you have an enthusiasm for creative data visualization techniques we want to meet you! Our ideal candidate has the following qualities:

• Experience with object-oriented programming
• Desire to explore new and emerging technologies for UI development
• Willingness to get hands dirty at the framework level
• Detail oriented with excellent communication skills
• Able to produce results independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
• Patience, friendliness, and a careful, methodical personality

Special consideration will be given to candidates who have created projects that are experimental, educational, cultural, and entertainment related.

Responsibilities:

Work closely with team in a small, fast-paced, creative environment. Be part of a technical development team for media-rich Web and kiosk projects. Participate in concept development and overall web site creation. Develop code to realize information structure, user interface, and visual design for the interactive experiences we produce. Actively participate in web application development, website development, HTML front-end development, HTML production, quality assurance and basic tech support.

Have experience with or willingness to learn:

• One or more programming languages such as PHP, Perl, Java/JSP, Ruby, C++. Able to learn new languages and technologies as needed.
• Web application development and the nuances of HTTP.
• Extensive background in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and web standards. Should be very familiar with browsers and dealing with browser bugs. Knowledge of accessibility issues and Section 508 a huge plus.
• Building Flash interactives with ActionScript 2 using standard programming techniques.

If you are an innovator and want an excellent opportunity to bring your skills and learn some new ones, please send your resume and tell us what innovation means to you. Deadline for this position is March 1o, 2006. Send to careers@secondstory.com. Please reference web programmer in your subject line. No phone calls, consultants, or recruiters please.