If you’ve been looking for a career in Software Engineering that allows you demonstrate your incredible ability to design and implement rich client-side JavaScript applications your search is over! Mindspark is looking for a Senior Javascript Developer at its White Plains Offices that will help design and implement rich client-side JavaScript applications.
HERE’S WHY WE KNOW YOU’LL LIKE US (AND NOT JUST ON FACEBOOK):
Mindspark is a leading digital consumer products company that builds, markets and delivers fun and useful “digital snacks” -- popular interactive products that cater to a range of interests and varied audiences, available whenever and wherever our consumers want to indulge. Mindspark’s groundbreaking content applications are viewed by millions of users daily, and include games, virtual worlds, and a broad range of online experiences for a diverse audience
As an IAC (Nasdaq: IACI)company, Mindspark is part of a family including many of the most successful media and internet brands in the world, including Match.com, Vimeo, CollegeHumor, Citysearch and Electus. Recently ranked fourth in Fortune magazine’s world's most admired companies list in the Internet Services & Retailing sector, we provide incredible career opportunities for our team in a supportive, collaborative and fun work environment.
WHAT WE WANT YOU TO DO:
Develop rich and complex browser extensions using HTML5, CSS3, and the latest browser APIs.
Devise and implement APIs to support cross-team development of widgets that will run in any browser and leverage custom features of the extension platform.
Interact closely with product managers, quality assurance, and other development teams.
WHY WE WANT YOU:
Bachelors’ degree in Computer Science or comparable education or job experience.
2+ years of hard core JavaScript experience, along with CSS and HTML.
Ability to design and implement rich client-side JavaScript applications, applying structural design patterns such as MVP/MVC, and/or frameworks such as Backbone or Dojo.
In-depth knowledge of ECMAScript 3/5 standards, browser-specific quirks, and libraries such as jQuery and Underscore (or similar).
Familiarity with debugging tools such as Firebug / Chrome DevTools, and version control systems such as Subversion or Git.
WHAT GETS US EXCITED:
Experience using the Firefox, Chrome, or Safari APIs to build, package, and deploy custom browser extensions.
Knowledge of object-oriented and functional programming styles.
You enjoy building cool web apps, contributing to open source projects, or attending JavaScript meetups in your free time.
DID WE MENTION BREAKFAST IS ON US…EVERY DAY?
…Or how about the fact that we provide unlimited amounts of free soda, healthy snacks, bottled water and coffee to keep you going throughout the day? We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, 401K, transit check vouchers, and tuition reimbursement, among many other cool perks. Add to that summer outings, team gatherings, softball/kickball/soccer teams, Nerf-gun battles, Thanksgiving dinner with all the fixin’s, cake on your birthday, and you’ve got yourself a pretty great deal.
So what are you waiting for? Get your career on the fast track now, and join our team!
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