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Do you like Web 2.0, the idea of the “fat client” and expanding what can be done in a browser? Does the idea of using tables and spacer gifs to build a layout make you angry? Do you think it’s cool to say your code validates as “XHTML Strict?” Then come join TheLadders.com as we work to improve our users’ experiences on the site’s front end.

This position will have a profound impact on the future of TheLadders at a defining moment in the evolution of the company. We are looking for a talented Front End Engineer to join our expanding team.

The Front End Engineer will help build a dynamic, responsive user interface that will implement a seamless experience for our users.

Responsibilities

• Develop front-end code using HTML, CSS, JSP, JSTL and JavaScript
• Investigate/debug low, normal, high, critical, and immediate issues
• Contribute to coding standards and documentation
• Implement stable layout building blocks
• Implement reusable JSP 2.0 tags
• Implement reusable JavaScript components
• Work with Design as they create mocks (column widths, standardize modules, etc)
• Mentor and train Jr. Developers

Skills

• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and methods and stay on the cutting edge
• Attention to detail and ability to accurately and rapidly represent Photoshop implements in code
• Self motivated with the ability to work well on a team and individually
• Interest in and enthusiasm for new Web technologies
• Solid debugging and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of CVS or other revision program
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal form

Requirements

• BA or BS degree from a top tier college or university
• 2-4 years of web-application development experience
• Expert HTML, CSS, JSTL, JSP and Javascript skills
• Experience building n-tier Web applications in a Java/JSP environment
• Expertise in user-interface development and user-centered implement
• Expertise in building cross-browser applications