SENIOR FRONT END DEVELOPERMANDATE:Design, implement, and deliver reusable and scalable front-end software that suits Interactive One's business goals and needs. Collaborate with other disciplines in determining suitable and viable solutions to address opportunities. Senior Front End Developers are responsible for implementing client-side software components for Interactives One's various product offerings targeting African-Americans.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop and maintain the front-end software powering Interactive One's properties Create high-performance, reusable, and well-tested front-end software adhering to department standards Measure and optimize the performance of solutions Contribute in developing reusable standards and libraries with other front-end developer in order to drive technical innovation Participate in departmental code-reviews and discussions Maintain a current understanding of relevant technologies as they arise and leverage them in providing innovative solutions Work closely with members of the user experience team and visual design team to achieve desired results, uphold visual standards, and encourage re-usability Responsible for scoping, estimating, and reporting progress of work.Critical Competencies for Success: Understanding of the distinction between style and structure Understanding of how to write purely semantic and valid XHTML Understanding of browser compatibility issues with JavaScript and CSS Understanding of front-end/client side performance concerns Excellent analytical and problem solving skills Comfortable working in an Agile environment Ability to collaborate in a team environment or work independently Ability to follow direction and remain open to the ideas of others Familiarity with Social Networking conceptsEXPERIENCE: 4+ years as a front-end web developer for high-traffic, business-to-consumer websites Experience developing websites using XHTML for structure and CSS for style Experience creating enhanced user-interfaces using JavaScript and AJAX Experience with a JavaScript Toolkit such as jQuery or YUI Experience cutting and and translating PSDs into functional XHTML/CSS Experience with server-side web technologies such as PHP, Python, or JSP Experience with object-oriented programming or familiarity with object-oriented concepts Experience measuring and improving the performance of website front-ends a plus Familiarity with an Open Source CMS such as WordPress a plus Familiarity with mobile development a plus Familiarity with HTML5 or CSS3 a plus Familiarity with Flash and ActionScript a plus EDUCATION: ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES: To stay within all relevant departmental policies & procedures at all times To attend all meetings as requested To develop, implement and manage a proactive, efficient, user friendly filing system as it applies to the overall function To ensure that appropriate Self-Management is exercised at all times, as it applies to the overall function and specifically as it relates to:o Overall professionalismo Judgemento Poise and etiquetteo Proprietyo Dress code (includes appropriate grooming )o Confidentiality (at all times)o Managing emotions (emotional maturity and control in all situations)o Taking initiative (may include taking risks)o Being self-directedo Accepting responsibilityo Being accountableo Self-critiquingo Accepting and growing with others critiqueo Being objective (when relevant)o Building and maintaining workable relationshipso Suspending judgment (when relevant)o Not discriminatingo Being accepting rather than judgmental (when appropriate)o Allowing others their feelingso Extending common courtesieso Behaving out of a sense of urgency (when appropriate)o Striving for Balanceo Appropriately delegatingo Evolving self-awarenesso Problem solving and decision making (within scope of the function)PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Actively participate in all skill building workshops as necessary Continually stay updated on relevant industry information