The Senior Web Developer is responsible for building new products and supporting existing products on client website. Working closely with project stakeholders including editorial, sales, marketing, and business development the Senior Web Developer will build front-end XHTML templates for website.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Code, test and document XHTML templates and assets
Assist in XHTML integration into Vignette CMS
Code, test and document Wordpress templates
Develop custom Wordpress functionality as needed (provide examples of past experience)
Code, test and document JS functionality using standard libraries like jQuery as well as shared company libraries and third-party plugins
Possess a strong knowledge of the latest web design and web standards: separation of content from presentation using CSS/text-based layouts; cross-browser compatibility techniques; unobtrusive Javascript, DOM-manipulation and DHTML scripting techniques; SEO strategies and accessibility
Provide site / code architecture guidance, contribute expertise in developing internal best practices and standards and develop expanding global code libraries across sites and environments
Communicate clearly with the managers and other developers to identify tasks, provide estimates and ensure production deadlines are met
Be able to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision
Be able to work closely with a team and demonstrate eagerness to contribute to a better online experience
Education and/or Experience
4+ years of work experience hand-coding efficient XHTML, CSS and JS for high-traffic websites
Expertise with jQuery and / or other JS libraries required
Experience with interpreted and / or compiled development languages a plus
knowledge of Photoshop is required for optimizing web graphics for speed and performance
Must be qualified to work in the US and able to work in New York City
Princeton Information is one of the nation's top five privately-held IT consulting firms, in business since 1985. Princeton Information services a clientele of primarily Fortune 500 companies nationwide. With annual revenues over $120 million, Princeton Information operates across the US from multiple regional offices.
Our Commitment to Our Consultants
As a privately held company, Princeton Information is solely committed to the success of clients and consultants - not to any shareholders. PI's success is grounded in the relationships we build with our consultants. We seek the best people; provide career path counseling; as well as the most challenging opportunities in business and in IT. As part of its culture of loyalty and commitment to its consultants, Princeton Information is committed to doing all we can to ensure our consultants have the best possible search, placement and work experience possible.
Our Services
Working with one Princeton Recruiter will gain you access to over 500 open requirements with the top clients in the US across all industries (finance, insurance, pharmaceutical, commercial, telecom, media, manufacturing) nationwide. Our local recruiters have in-depth knowledge of our clients and opportunities. They will work with you to find you the best possible opportunities for you and your career.
Our Relationships
Our relationships with our clients, as well as our consultants, are critical to our success! We have a robust sales organization that ensures that Princeton has the inside track on what attributes a person needs in order to be successfully placed and engaged at our clients. We know the technical and non-technical skills that our clients are looking for and we ensure that you are educated about the client prior to your interview with them. Princeton is committed to going above and beyond to ensure that each meeting you have with a client is a successful one!