Zappos.com, Powered by Service, is one of the fastest growing online retailers, and earned #15 on the 2010 Fortune: 100 Best Companies to Work For List (check out http://blogs.zappos.com to learn why)! We’re hiring like crazy right now, and looking for smart, forward-thinking problem solvers to join our rapidly-growing Front-End Development team.
Position Summary:
We're looking for highly skilled front-end developers who live and breathe standards. You will have strong experience with standards compliant, semantic xhtml and css, solid knowledge of javascript, DOM-scripting and familiarity with javascript frameworks like MooTools, JQuery etc. You'll also be proficient with server-side programming using a server-side scripting language like PHP, Python or Ruby and know how to run queries with MySQL. A big plus if you are familiar with the Drupal Content Management Systems and are familiar with FreeMarker templating. We work with a lot of *nix based technologies so experience with shell scripting and gnu tools will be beneficial too.
You'll be tackling big and little projects that are fun, challenging and span the spectrum of front-end development. Sometimes the deadlines are tight, but that's why we're looking for people with great personality who are team players. When a project is done we'll celebrate, enjoy the view and look forward to the next project wiser and stronger than before.
We're a casual dress, fun, thriving dot-com with a great work environment and plenty of growth in our future, so if we've sparked your interest drop us an email with your resume and a nice portfolio of sites developed and we'll talk. :)
(*We know the current Zappos.com site uses deprecated vintage HTML code that should be saved for a museum, but we're actively working on our new site (Zeta.Zappos.com) and other, related sites, where semantic XHTML, CSS and unobtrusive Javascript is all you'll find. ;))
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Semantic XHTML/CSS coding/updating for assigned projects
* Javascript/DOM scripting to build interactive but accessible interfaces
* Working with FreeMarker templates and JSON or XML files to expose data to the front-end
* Building specific functionality and modules using the Drupal CMS
* Interaction with UX team and business users
* Daily maintenance/updates to existing sites
* Willing to relocate to Las Vegas area
Required Skills:
* Ability to write standards based, semantic XHTML and CSS and modern layouts using tableless design
* Ability to do DOM scripting with JavaScript and various JS libraries like MooTools, JQuery
* A strong understanding of modern web practices to create an efficient user-experience
* A good understanding of cross-browser issues and their workarounds
* Experience working with server-side scripting languages like PHP, Python and Ruby
* Experience working with MySQL
* Ability to leverage the Drupal Content Management System by creating new modules and utilizing existing modules
* Strong portfolio required
* Comfortable working in a *nix environment and using gnu tools
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Consistent with and exemplifies Zappos Core Values
* Must be a team player and open to change
* Fun and Friendly attitude
* Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Please provide a portfolio of sites developed, either online or with attached files.
Relocation assistance is available, and Zappos.com offers an extensive benefits package for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and 401k!
Zappos.com, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and drug free workplace.
Interested? http://www.jobvite.com/j/?cj=ofxbVfwC&s=stackoverflow
Source: Joel On Software