Front End Developer - Yahoo! Video Services

Description
Technical Yahoo! (Sr Front End/Web developer)

Are you an experienced web developer who enjoys working with digital media? Do you have the passion to work on products that are enjoyed by millions of internet users every day? If you answered "Yes", this might be the right opportunity for you. At Yahoo!, we are working on exciting new digital video based services which will change the way people live.

We are looking for experienced, self-motivated web developer with passion for designing user-centric interfaces. You will work in a high-energy, multi-location, fast moving team (we use Agile!) . You will work collaboratively with visual designers, software engineers, and product managers to develop leading edge user facing applications enjoyed by millions of internet users.


Candidates must fulfill following requirements:

Technical:

* Strong command of CSS, HTML/XHTML, XML/XSLT, DOM methods and properties, AJAX, Javascript, Interactive Design Principles, Cross-browser development, and browser degradation strategies.
* Experience with backend technologies such PHP/Perl and databases is highly desirable since this position will work on more than browser only solutions.
* Highly desirable: Building consumer oriented ecommerce web front-ends (shopping carts, billing),, Agile/XP experience, Unix/Linux platforms, Source Code Control (CVS or alike), experience with web based audio / video services.
* A BS in Computer Science or equivalent.
* Minimum of 6+ years of experience related to development of web interfaces on high profile projects

Additional Skills

* Demonstrable skills in successful application of good Interactive Design principles. Passion for delivering great user interfaces
* Quick and eager learner who stays on top of internet technologies in related space.
* Ability to collaborate in a fast paced, demanding environment, and mentor junior web developers.
* Highly desirable: Building consumer oriented ecommerce web front-ends (shopping carts, billing),, Agile/XP experience, Unix/Linux platforms, Source Code Control (CVS or alike), experience with web based audio / video services.