Junior Web Developer (Front-End) Job Posting



Job Title:
Junior Web Developer (Front-End)
Company: ZoomerMedia Limited
Position Type: Permanent
Pay Rate: $
Skills:
Web Development
Date Posted: May-31-12

JUNIOR WEB DEVELOPER -- Job Posting

ZoomerMedia Limited is a publicly traded multi-media company devoted exclusively to the needs and interests of Canada's 14.5 million 45+. Our network of properties ranges across platforms from print, broadcast, and online to conferences creating a unified and powerful new voice for the up-to-now largely ignored demographic of 45+ Canadians.

We have a challenging full-time opportunity for a creative Junior Web Developer to assist in the development and testing of the ZoomerMedia family of websites and interactive initiatives. In this role you would handle coding and testing to support the building and improving of websites and associated initiatives; follow internal standards, best practices, project management, and documentation; coordinate testing: QA, cross-browser, troubleshooting; stay up-to-date on latest technology and suggest opportunities to advance UI/UX of site designs; and code and assist in the production of digital materials to support company goals and campaigns, including e-newsletter templates.

Required skills and attributes include strong front end coding skills: HTML, CSS, JavaScript. PHP, jQuery, and integrating design into CMS templates, especially WordPress; attention to detail and a stickler for QA testing: cross-browser testing, user experience testing, ensuring adherence to corporate web publishing standards and guidelines; strong communication, language, documentation, and markup skills; basic image manipulation and optimization skills; familiarity with audio & video streaming and formats, embedding, media feeds and metrics; and understanding of SEO, accessibility, and site speed optimization best practices.

We're looking for a candidate who is an active learner, is flexible and a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment. An over the top candidate also has experience with corporate content management systems, CSS grid frameworks, 960, MQ, third party APIs and libraries, and team productivity and version control tools.

To apply, submit the following to hr@zoomer.ca by 12 noon on Tues., June 5, 2012, (clearly identifying Junior Web Developer position in the subject line):

* Your resume with pertinent experience.
* Identify the last five URLs you worked on, and a description of your role.
* Provide URLs to your public repos, or projects you've worked on.
* A cover letter explaining why you would be perfect for this job, including 1 short paragraph telling us what your favourite JS framework is and why.

Qualified applicants will be expected to pass a technical aptitude test. We thank all applicants for applying, however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Location: Canada-ON-Toronto
Telecommute: No (Onsite Position)
Contact Name: Human Resources
Contact Phone: 416-368-3194
Contact Email: hr@zoomer.ca

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