This position is located in the Boston area. Our client may entertain the possibility of telecommuting for this position, however you must spend the first few weeks in the area to ramp up. If interested in this position, please call Drew at 617-951-1893.
Our client is developing a set of applications to be used in the health care industry to search health care records. The architecture is similar to websites like Google Maps and Google Docs, where there's a complex web-based front-end that communicates with back-end web services using AJAX. Our client is looking for a JavaScript/HTML/CSS programmer who can design and implement those Google-like front-ends. Another developer is building the web services and database code. The code needs to run on IE, Firefox, and Safari, so the programmer must understand the nuances of each. Yahoo User Interface (YUI) JavaScript libraries are currently used extensively. Experience with JavaScript libraries/frameworks such as YUI, Dojo, MooTools, and Prototype is required, and candidates must also have experience developing libraries as well.
Duties And Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer and collaborating with the IT Application Development team to develop "Web 2.0" collaborative tools and applications.
Projects will include an online searchable Inventory Database of resources and the integration of these tools with a new enterprise collaboration web portal.
These programs should be designed to be robust and generalizable so that they can scale to include institutions across the country.
This role is responsible for designing and implementing AJAX-enabled web applications with complex user interfaces (drag-and-drop, animation, novel visualization methods, etc.).
This position focuses on the front-end JavaScript, CSS, and XHTML programming, while other programmers will build the back-end web services and databases.
Help define product requirements, develop product specifications, and track project progress.
Responsible for ensuring web applications are compatible with multiple types of browsers and operating systems.
Position provides technical support and documentation for the applications.
Required Education, Experience and Skills:
Must be expert in JavaScript, XPath, XSLT, CSS, XHTML and DHTML programming, and in using XML and JSON web services.
Must be able to implement Google-like front ends using above technologies.
Bachelor's degree required (Master's preferred)
7+ years of IT experience
3-5 years professional web development experience.
Knowledge & experience of PC/Mac operating systems; IE, Firefox, and Safari web browsers
Web service protocols and interfaces including SOAP, REST, and WSDL.
Demonstrate experience with web page and graphic design.
Experience with formal design and development processes and working as part of a large development team.
Strong client-service orientation, excellent communication, interpersonal and technical problem-solving skills.
Experience with Flash programming a plus.