Entries from June 2008 ↓

Textfyre, a Software Development company building some cool educational games in WPF, is looking for a UX/C# designer. If you’re interested in learning more visit the Textfyre website for contact information.

Sorry I haven’t posted much lately. Things have been really busy at work ..in a good way. I just wanted to take a moment to get the word out that we’re looking for a .NET web developer. Please pass this along if you know anyone who may be looking.
Thanks
-Mike

Sr. Web Developer - .NET / Silverlight

RDVO, one of Boston’s leading user experience design firms, is looking for a web developer with .NET skills to join our team. This position is responsible for developing and executing web solutions for a variety of project types, including RIA’s, complex websites and embedded product UIs.

Candidates will be able to think in terms of end-to-end UI development, and apply strategic thinking and business goals to web application structure, with a focus on usability and aesthetic values. Candidates will work closely with the UX and creative teams and will be responsible for delivering all aspects of application planning, development and deployment.

You should have extensive experience working in collaborative environments, integrating user-centered design, technology, and traditional research methods. You should enjoy working independently, taking initiative, and innovating.

At RDVO you will have the opportunity to work on projects for many ‘A list’ clients including; Microsoft, HP, Gillette, Proctor & Gamble, Monster.com, Fidelity, The Boston Red Sox, Genzyme, Kodak and many others.

We will continue to build on our Silverlight and WPF application service offerings, so an interest in developing these skills is required.

Job Description / Responsibilities:

• Be quick and eager to adapt to changing technologies; we’re looking for innovative and forward thinkers
• Organize information architecture into a solid, scalable, web application structure
• Familiar with a wide variety of web technologies and able to recommend appropriate technical approaches to solving a client’s business needs
• Able to translate designs into XHTML compliant front-end code
• Familiarity with WPF/Silverlight and XAML and the desire to develop these skills
• Posses the basic skills required to work with assets delivered in Adobe Photoshop

Requirements (Education/Experience):

• A minimum of 4-5 years of web development experience
• Technical proficiency in .NET, C#, XHTML, XML, SQL, JavaScript, Ajax
• Experience working with content management systems
• Exposure to all aspects of the web development lifecycle
• Proven skills in solving complex issues and critical thinking
• Ability to work independently, prioritize, and solve problems proactively
• Demonstrated ability to work with clients, communicate persuasively, and resolve issue
• Work well in a team environment, provide mentoring to junior-level staff and communicate effectively

The following skills would be a plus:

• Candidates with experience in WPF/Silverlight/XAML will be strongly preferred
• Flash Actionscript (AS2 AS3)
• Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP (LAMP)

About RDVO:

Founded in 2000, RDVO has grown into one of the top user experience design agencies in the Northeast. A multidisciplinary digital consultancy that specializes in research, design and development, of RIA’s, complex websites and embedded product UIs.

We have provided innovative solutions for clients including Microsoft, Procter & Gamble, Monster.com, Hewlett-Packard, Eastman Kodak, Oxfam, MBTA, and Fidelity Investments. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including full medical and dental coverage and a flexible time off policy.

RDVO is located in Davis Square, Somerville.

To apply for this position send a resume, cover letter and any relevant work samples to: jobs@rdvo.com

Ars Technia has posted an article comparing the rendering speed of major browsers using GUIMark. IE7 did remarkably well, although they didn’t run the test on Vista.

As mentioned in July, Scott Guthrie and John Lam had both published posts about the pre-alpha availability of IronRuby. The integration will be done through a plugin which has been available to attendees of RailsConf 2008 this weekend. More info on John Lam’s blog.