Reports to: Director of Technology
To apply: Please submit a resume
OverviewThis position role requires a deep and broad technology background and should have the ability to jump into new technologies as needed . This position will require interacting with clients primarily via phone and email, but occasional in-person meetings might be needed. This position will be work closely with the Director of Technology to build a world class technology practice. This technology position will focus 75% of his/her time designing and implementing code and 25% of his/her time interacting with clients. This position will predominantly focus on end-user oriented applications that need to be integrated with back-end technology.
Primary Responsibilities- Working with the technology team to build a world leading technology capability for a top design firm
- Creating a technology practice in partnership with the NY Director of Technology and the San Francisco office that has expertise in interaction technology, strategy and research
- Following and tracking changes in the technology landscape
- Carrying out additional, unanticipated supplementary/complementary tasks as required.
- Essentially pinch-hitting when necessary
Qualifications- Client facing experience
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Strong interpersonal, writing and presentation skills
- Ability to translate business requirements into viable technology practices
- Ability to find efficient and effective solutions to complex problems and to multi-task
- Strong sense of ownership of process and results
- Strong experience and expert-level skills with XHTML, JavaScript, CSS and XML.
- Understanding of Web development technologies: XML/HTTP, DOM Scripting, ASP.NET etc.
- Demonstrates a strong focus and thinking around great design and user experience.
- Education: College degree in a related field and 3-5 years industry experience as a Developer/Engineer.
- Bonus Skills: Flash/ActionScript and/or server-side web/database development.
- Experience in CMS or eCommerce platforms
