Sr. Software Developer - AJAX, RIA, XHTML/CSS/DOM

Position Title: Sr. Software Developer - AJAX-Based RIA Development (AJAX, RIA, XHTML/CSS/DOM)

Type of Position: Full-time or Contract-to-hire

Travel Required: None

Location: World-wide - Telecommute / Work From Home (WFH)

Responsibilities
The Sr. Software Developer will be responsible for the development of the NetGraviton Search Engine Optimization (SEO) products. Our software suite is designed primarily using Python on the back-end and using AJAX as a front-end.

Typical day-to-day responsibilities will include the development of cross-platform, cross-browser compatible AJAX-based Rich Internet Applications. Examples of applications could be: development of a spell checking plug-ins for browser-based rich text editors; or development and integration of browser-based SEO tools into various Content Management Systems (CMS). Your work will use AJAX and JSON to remotely interact with Web Services on our server. Depending on your level of competency, you may also be responsible for writing data processing code on the Python backend servers.

The Sr. Software Developer will be responsible for the applications for the duration of the full product lifecycle, ranging from initial design through application deployment and support.

Qualifications

The candidate must have top-notch software development skills, and a strong background in software algorithms.
Only candidates with prior experience in developing AJAX-based applications will be considered.
As this is a telecommute/work from home position, candidates must be self-motivated and have excellent time management skills.
Please note, only candidates with a bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering, or, a very substantial amount of related technical coursework and work experience in a related field will be considered.
Prior experience in building or extending: browser-based spell-checkers; regular expression parsers; search engines; Web-based content management systems (CMS) or Web Publishing Platforms, such as Blogs or Wikis, is a big plus.

Required Skills: JavaScript, XHTML/CSS/DOM, JSON, cross-platform/cross-browser application development

Bonus Skills: FCKEditor/TinyMCE Plugin Development, cross-platform JS toolkits (jQuery, Mootools, Mochikit), Drupal, Wordpress, Joomla, .NET Nuke, Alfresco, Open-Source software development, PHP, Python, Postgres SQL, SQLite, Git, ORM, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Search Engine Marketing (SEM), Linux.

Required Experience: 2+ years (must be related to AJAX RIA development)

Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree

About NetGraviton
NetGraviton is a venture-backed startup engaged in providing search engine marketing software solutions for PPC/SEM and SEO. Our patented, innovative software-as-a-service applications automate the manual, repetitive work involved in search engine optimization, saving time and enabling customers to improve ROI on search marketing objectives in a consistent and repeatable manner. On the web at http://www.netgraviton.com

Looking to hire a local Vancouver based programmer to help build a social networking website. I need rates and time estimates from you so I would like to meet with you as soon as possible to discuss the scope of the project details. I am not willing to send details via email, I just don’t have the time to explain it all that way. I’d like to meet for coffee and show you the plans I have mapped out already, and show you samples of what I need.

I don’t care about your resume at this time, right now what I would like to see from you is a couple samples of similar sites that you built that are finished and online and hopefully maintaining good traffic. SEO skills are a definite asset but my main concern is quality programming, I can hire a web marketing specialist later if I need to.

Firms are welcome to apply to this ad as long as they are Vancouver based and meetings can be set up downtown, I don’t have a car so I’m not willing to travel far.

I’m excited to start this project right away so please send me a message along with a few samples as described above and we will go from there. 

A small and agile computer company located in Surrey, BC is looking to fill a junior marketing associate position. Preference will be given to the immediate professional school graduates (college, university), current recipients of employment insurance benefits or persons with disabilities (those capable of office work).

Required skills:
- High creativity. Our marketing direction is very creative
- Proven graphics design and graphics communication skills
- Desktop publishing (Photoshop, In-Design, PDF, Microsoft Expression)
- Web design (HTML)
- Business writing and proofreading (assuming grammatically correct English)

Assets: Web HTML and jscript programming, Flash programming, knowledge of SEO and web marketing, programming in .NET, narration (voice over) for web presentations

F/T 3-month contract to start, F/T employment to follow. Potentially may work from home. Position available immediately. 

Our team is passionate about work and play. We are continually pushing the limits of what’s possible; developing new and innovative ways to do what we do best. Do you have what it takes to go above and beyond the ordinary? Consider joining our high-energy environment where anything can happen, and usually does.

Role Description:
We’re looking for a motivated individual who possesses extensive keyword, Pay-per-click (PPC) campaign management and SEO experience. Responsible for establishing, managing and developing PPC campaigns and driving organic search traffic to our affiliate offers and corporate websites as well as managing all email marketing initiatives. An individual in this position will have a firm understanding and proven track record of SEO and PPC strategies.

You will be responsible for:
* Exploiting niche keywords for the generation of traffic to landing pages while maintaining set margins
* Organically optimize myriad sites on an on-going basis
* Managing daily margins and delivery of established PPC campaigns
* Writing/updating search relevant content for landing pages
* Keyword research and latest strategies
* Manage and optimize successful Pay-Per-Click (PPC) campaigns on major search engines including Google, Yahoo, MSN etc
* Research/develop keywords and copy for optimizing search campaigns.
* Provide ongoing management of all SEM/SEO initiatives including reporting, analysis and optimization.
* Maintaining a high level of understanding of new internet trends, markets and procedures
* Managing keyword portfolios on multiple search engine platforms
* Implementing and reviewing creative (text ads) as well as A/B testing ads in order to identify the most effective ad placement
* Managing email marketing “drops” to subscribed lists periodically
* Make recommendations on ways to improve conversions, search rankings and traffic.

Experience:
* Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and critical thinking skills.
* Strong task oriented discipline.
* A proven track record in PPC & SEO with top listings in SERPs
* Experience with, and a strong understanding of, Google Analytics and Website Optimizer
* An understanding of landing page optimization

Conveniently Located near central Skytrain station

We are a small branding boutique offering a range of graphic design and marketing services. We would like to partner with a web programmer to help build and maintain the back-end of sites we design. We will most likely handle creative direction and client management for these projects. Most projects are on the more design savvy side, so we need you to think outside the grid.

We would like you to:
- be a freelance business person who can well manage their time and other client work
- work from your own location
- have experience in HTML, php, flash and ecommerce design
- Be able to help with SEO optimization
- be able to set your own estimates for projects
- have 2+ years experience, plus a reputable degree/portfolio
- be up to date on whats new in the web world
- fun, relaxed attitude, and someone who is easy to work with
- be able to provide a link to previous work
- detail oriented is a must

We can offer:
- Being part of a fun team of young business owners
- Have a graphic, marketing and PR alliance to help you offer more to your clients
- Opportunity to grow with us!

Graphically Speaking is an industry-leading, full-service web development firm, with a full-time team of 30 web specialists who collectively produce hundreds of websites every year.

Our range of services include: Web design, internet marketing, flash animation, e-commerce & database programming and graphic design. To learn about us, see our web design portfolio.

Our Value Statements:
1. Provide great value, quality and service to our customers.
2. Act with honesty and integrity.
3. Individual contribution and responsibility.
4. Continuous improvement in everything we do.
5. Be a great place to work.

Job Requirements:
The ideal candidate will possess as many of the following assets as possible:

Skills and Experience
* Arts, communication, desktop publishing or web development designation from a recognized post-secondary institute.
* 2+ years of commercial website development experience and 1-2 years of website project management/coordination experience.
* Excellent knowledge of the Internet and related technologies.
* Be highly organized and possess excellent verbal/written communication.
* Outstanding eye for detail and quality control.
* Experience with layout and design.
* Effective time management skills.
* Results-oriented.
* Ability to work accurately under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
* Strong interpersonal skills. You must be able to work well with a wide range of people.
* A working knowledge of Macromedia Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop and other standard web development tools.
* Fast and accurate typing skills.
* Knowledge of website usability, analytics, email marketing and search engine optimization is preferred.
* Web copywriting skills would be ideal.

Personality
* Self-starter, quick learner, intelligent and resourceful.
* Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while effectively managing schedules and communicating a project’s progress.
* Able to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.

Benefits:
Competitive salary, MSP coverage, profit sharing* and an opportunity to grow and advance in the web development industry.
(*after 1 year - assuming productivity requirements are met)

Our client is a world-leading interactive strategy and communications company based in Vancouver, Canada. They are seeking an entrepreneurial and visionary Director of Online Marketing to join their rapidly growing company.

Reporting to the General Manager, the Director of Online Marketing leads a functional department of online marketing experts, providing technical expertise and assigning resources, as needed, to various projects across multiple clients. In this role, you will collaborate with departmental Directors to maximize revenue via traffic generation, conversion and sales.

Responsibilities:
Set strategy, goal and vision for multiple online portals in various segments
Work with Departmental Directors to develop and execute specific marketing plans for client websites
Measure and analyze campaign results
Approve all creative design used for marketing
Act as the market specialist for one, or a combination of the following countries: Italy, France, Spain and Germany
Conduct ongoing market analysis and segmentation
Work closely with Site Managers and SEO teams to optimize traffic to sites
Work closely with our in-house conversion team to optimize conversion to sites

Recommend and implement process improvements to ensure smooth and efficient operations
Professional Requirements:
Minimum 2 years in a strategic marketing management role with staff responsibility
Minimum 6 years marketing experience, including 4 years of online marketing
General understanding of online marketing, including media buys, SEO, affiliate marketing, PPC and web analytics

Formal Requirements:
University degree (preferably in marketing)
Preferred Personal Characteristics
Strategic vision
Entrepreneurial and hands-on by nature
Strong leadership and team-building qualities

In return our client offers you a key role in a growing international organization. A competitive base salary plus performance-based incentives as well as a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and a yearly fitness allowance starting immediately. Three weeks vacation to start and flex-time opportunities.