Web CSS Javascript Developer

The Web CSS Javascript Developer bridges the creative and technical aspects of project delivery, develops and implements designs technically according to creative and art direction already established. This is a Professional Exempt Contractual (PEC) position for which an annual contract reflecting the base salary within the fiscal year (July 1st to June 30th) will be issued after ratification by Miami Dade College’s District Board of Trustees.

Duties & Responsibilities

Executes through code complex designs that reflect the creative and art direction provided within the established technical framework

Creates coded Presentation Layer deliverables

Implements presentation layer requirements

Produces rapid interim deliverables (such as style guide components, prototypes, proofs of concept, etc.) in addition to the final live site or application.

Participates in writing detailed level technical and functional specifications documentation

Takes initiative to research and learn emerging technologies

Participates in the greater presentation layer community

Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor of Science (BS) from an accredited college/university in a related field of study such as Computer Science, MIS or Information Systems and six (6) years of progressive experience in systems analysis and programming development experience; or Master’s degree in a related field and two (2) years of progressive experience in systems analysis and programming development experience

Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures

Strong working knowledge of jQuery, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3

Expert knowledge developing and testing across multiple browsers, platforms, DOM implementations

Knowledge in developing accessible websites; such as, Section 508, and W3C WAI Guidelines

Knowledge of developing mobile websites using responsive design techniques

Knowledge of image production techniques

Knowledge of content entry into content management systems (CMS)

Knowledge and understanding of good design principles and ability to adhere to complex design specifications during implementation

Knowledge in Optimizing for Search Engines

Knowledge using ASP, ASP.Net or other frameworks used to develop dynamic web pages

Knowledge of XML: XSLT, DTD or Schema modeling

Possess strong written & oral communication skills

Ability to maintain a high level of attention to detail

Ability to shift between a creative and a technical focus depending on the project need and/or the type of project

Ability to work in and bridge the creative with the technical across a variety of platforms and frameworks

Ability to work effectively in a multi-ethnic/multi-cultural environment with students, faculty and staff

Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evening and weekend assignments