THE ROLE

Looking for a Senior AJAX / JS / UI Software Developer to continue to build out and enhance our collaboration platform. This position is focused on front end development, click optimization, general UI improvements, and requires an eye for simple yet very usable software.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Be part of a highly dynamic technology and business focused team that is running and building a multi tenant collaboration platform for businesses. We work on a modified LAMP infrastructure with PHP and Javascript as the primary development languages.

DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and develop next generation "Web 2.0" style business user interfaces using a SCRUM Agile Development Methodology.
• Optimize the environment, remove bottlenecks, research performance problems.
• Support the development processes with quality assurance, version control and build process.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Expert knowledge of HTML/CSS
• Expert at Javascript / AJAX
• Working with JS frameworks such as Prototype/Scriptaculous, Ext JS, jQuery, etc... a big plus.
• Proven track record developing intuitive UI and scalable applications.
• Strong knowledge of any major OOP dynamic programming language - 3+ yrs
• Working knowledge of SQL - 3+ yrs (MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc...)
• Solid communication skills both verbal and written. You have a blog right?
• General good understanding of system administration and how all systems interact.
• Entrepreneurial drive.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Contribution to Open Source Projects a plus.

  EXPECTED BACKGROUND

• Bachelor's degree in CS or equivalent
• 4+ years proven track record delivering web application systems.
• Your systems have been shipped or deployed into production and you are familiar with the entire Software Development Life Cycle.
• Ability to work with a small, high-energy team

To apply please send:

• *PERSONALIZED* cover letter
• Your Resume/CV including salary history & requirements.
• Some PHP/JS code samples that YOU have written

Please email to: jobs@centraldesktop.com