VentureBeat is looking for awesome developer
As VentureBeat expands, we’re looking to hire a full-time Web developer to help build out some of the coolest projects for an online news site. Here are some of the qualifications and responsibilities:
- Must be a self-starter with intimate knowledge of web development, who is able to learn quickly, multi-task in a fast-paced environment, and drive results within a team through excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills;
- Must have experience on the WordPress platform;
- Proficiency in Javascript/HTML/CSS/PHP coding skills;
- Discipline in testing and quality assurance;
- Ability to produce easy to use, intuitive user interfaces from prototypes and wireframes, and lead the development for design (experience building consumer web application interfaces);
- Command of web standards, CSS-based design, cross-browser compatibility;
- Knowledge of interaction design principles;
- Ability to think critically and provide recommendations for solutions or improvements;
- Meet regularly with product team to discuss release schedules as well as product strategy;
- Apply social media tools and channels (WordPress, Twitter, Facebook);
- Manage the technical platform for the site, including hosting, coordinating with outside developers.
Experience:
- At least 3 years professional web development (including dynamic database driven sites);
- Translating comps and wireframes into flexible and usable code templates;
- Rapid prototyping of new products and features
Ideally the candidate will also have the following:
- Visual design skills;
- Database knowledge (MySQL)
- Basic SEO knowledge;
- Knowledge of Google Analytics and other tracking tools;
- Knowledge of MS Office Suite.
Submittal Requirements:
- Describe three improvements you would make to VentureBeat if you were given two weeks to make them.
- Describe your most recent work: methodologies, sources, guidelines, and tactics you employed to improve the project. Please provide a description of the actual result and how many of your ideas were implemented.
How to apply: Submit your resume to jobs@venturebeat.com with subject line “developer”
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About the Author, Matt Marshall
Matt launched VentureBeat in September of 2006, with the realization that no one else was covering the entrepreneurial and tech innovation scene with the velocity or depth that he was. Prior to founding VentureBeat, he covered venture capital for the San Jose Mercury News from 2001 to 2006. In 2002, Matt was awarded "Journalist of the Year" by the Northern California Society of Professional Journalists. Prior to working at the Merc, he was a correspondent for the Wall Street Journal in Bonn, Germany from 1995 to 1998, and a writer for the Washington Post in 1994. Matt holds a PhD in Government and an MA in German and European Studies from Georgetown University. In addition to VentureBeat, Matt is also the Executive Producer of DEMO, the leading launchpad event for emerging technologies.
