ABOUT WETPAINT: Wetpaint is a Web 2.0 startup developing a consumer publishing platform that makes it fun and easy to create click-and-type wiki communities. Focusing on ease of use, Wetpaint technology revolutionizes the way people connect and share their passions and interests online. More than 600,000 user-created communities have been started since the company's June 2006 launch. In addition to allowing web users to create their own free hosted communities, Wetpaint also partners with prominent consumer oriented companies like CBS, Dell, American Express, the Discovery Channel, HP, Oracle, and T-Mobile to create wiki sites around their brands and products.
Located in a funky loft space in the historic Pioneer Square district of Seattle, Wetpaint is a small but growing company where collaboration and nimbleness are championed. With funding from the same venture capital firms backing Facebook and Photobucket, Wetpaint is well positioned to change the way people interact on the Internet. To best experience how Wetpaint is revolutionizing web publishing, come explore the network of user-generated wiki communities and/or create one of your own at wetpaint.com. UI DEVELOPER This is a fabulous opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills working with a best-in-class UI Development team! The UI Developer is passionate about building rich and innovative online experiences. He/she will work collaboratively with software engineers, program managers, UI designers, and quality assurance engineers, focusing on building new features and functionality in the emerging online collaboration sector. The UI Developer must have a strong sense of user-friendly design and is aware of the latest industry trends and standards. The ideal candidate is a change-agile, motivated self-starter who has the ability to work collaboratively in a close team environment, has the ability to manage his or her own projects and work independently with minimal supervision, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-productivity environment. UI DEVELOPER The UI Developer is passionate about building rich and innovative online experiences. He/she will work collaboratively with software engineers, program managers, UI designers, and quality assurance engineers, focusing on building new features and functionality in the emerging online collaboration sector. The UI Developer must have a strong sense of user-friendly design and is aware of the latest industry trends and standards. The ideal candidate is a change-agile, motivated self-starter who has the ability to work collaboratively in a close team environment, has the ability to manage his or her own projects and work independently with minimal supervision, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-productivity environment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Designing and building scalable web-based applications, prototypes, and 'go-live' features. 2. Participating in developing use cases, feature requirements and prioritization. 3. Act as a subject matter expert on building and scripting capabilities and limitations, contributing this expertise throughout the company as needed. 4. Partner with stakeholders to ensure all consumer facing features and designs are on spec, easy to use, bug free, scalable, and documented. 5. Contribute to task identification, work estimates, and schedules for development related activities. 6. Work with other internal department members to assist with requirements definition and web development needs. 7. Contribute to recommendations on how the company can best leverage web and other related technologies. SKILLS & EXPERIENCE 1. B.A./B.S. degree in computer science, technical writing, or related field. 2. 2 - 3 years of experience in front-end web development with emphasis in building consumer products. 3. Demonstrated proficiency with HTML, CSS, ASP/JSP, JavaScript, DHTML, and XML is required. Ability to write code from scratch as well as interpret and modify the code of others is also required. 4. Ability to turn creative designs/layouts into finished product - strong sense of user-friendly interface design. 5. Knowledge of Apache, MySQL, REST, SOA, MVC designs, a plus. 6. Proficiency with Windows PCs, MS Office, and Photoshop is required. 7. Strong understanding of current web browser rendering differences and standards. 8. Solid familiarity with latest design and development software, and other industry standards/trends. Wetpaint is an Equal Opportunity Employer Please submit resumes to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ________________________________________________________________ *Come to IxDA Interaction08 | Savannah* February 8-10, 2008 in Savannah, GA, USA Register today: http://interaction08.ixda.org/ ________________________________________________________________ Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ....... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe ................ http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines ............ http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .................. http://www.ixda.org/help
