General Description: The Associate Web Developer assists in the ongoing maintenance and enhancement of the Museum web site. This position will be responsible for much of the programming related to the Web site’s front-end interface, including programming new online features and front-end functionality, working with designers to develop new design templates, and handling updates to existing pages or features as needed. This position requires great attention to detail, as well as the willingness and ability to meet project timelines.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
- Primary focus will be on front-end development with some back-end work
- Complete HTML, XHTML, ASP and ASP.NET production of various new features
- Ensure cross-platform optimization for new and existing web projects
- Establish and enforce coding standards to maximize efficiency of page maintainability
- Provide accurate and realistic estimates for completion of assigned projects and tasks
- Strive to meet project timelines
- Other related duties
Experience and Skills:
- Extremely detail-oriented individual with at least 2 – 3 years experience in a collaborative, fast-paced, Web production environment
- Experience with ASP.NET 2.0, 3.5
- Experience with ASP.NET MVC
- Experience with XML and XSLT
- Experience with Photoshop and issues related to digital imaging
- Experience with JavaScript
- Experience with AJAX
- Experience with SQL
- Familiarity with Umbraco
- Excellent communication skills
- Proficient use of the English language, both in written and oral form
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment
Knowledge and Education:
- Interest in, knowledge of, and enthusiasm for the Internet and related technologies.
- Interest in photography, art, or art history preferred.
- Experience with or knowledge of .NET-based content management systems
- Knowledge of and passion for user interface design
- Experience with or knowledge of Silverlight and/or Flash
NOTE: Employer will contact me directly to confirm your qualifications before or after your interview.
Please send cover letter, resume, and salary history to employoppty@metmuseum.org as Word attachments with the position title in the subject line. You will be contacted if your qualifications are appropriate for the open position.
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