Web Developer at CNET Networks

Description:
CNET News and Reviews is looking for an experienced Web Developer to join its engineering team. This dynamic individual will be responsible for maintaining front-end code for high-volume, high-traffic, end-user facing websites, including CNET Reviews, News.com and CNET Blogs. The ideal candidate should have several years of experience working with content publishing and management systems. Collaborating with other engineers, product managers and UI Designers, the Web Developer implements and maintains final, production-quality code directly within the site’s JSP/Java code base. Tasks may also include running Sybase and MySQL queries, and Perl/other scripts to batch manipulate data. The Web Developer will be expected to work with version control systems, handle RPM management and setup his or her own development ports/environments.

Required Technical Qualifications:

• Expert knowledge of Web Standards: the DOM, cross-browser & cross-platform (X)HTML, JavaScript and AJAX
• In-depth knowledge of CSS positioning, hierarchy and (X)HTML/CSS architecture
• Experience with JSP and JSTL
• Experience with relational databases (MySQL)
• Experience with version control systems (CVS, SVN)
• Working knowledge of Linux
• Working knowledge of build systems
• Hands-on experience with application and web server configuration in a development environment

Required Competencies:

• Ability to work as part of a close-knit, cross-functional team with both technical and non-technical team members
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Attention to detail and a high-level of accountability
• Ability to estimate development schedule for owned features
• Ability to work independently and take initiative

Extra Credit:

• Experience with LAMP, Perl, XML, SOAP and RSS
• Experience with J2EE technologies – Spring, Tiles, Velocity
• Knowledge of Agile and/or similar development methodologies

This position is located in CNET's San Francisco office, located downtown within walking distance of Bart and CalTrain.

Additional Information:
Percent Travel: No Travel
Professional/College: Professional
Brands: CNET.com
Expertise: Information Technology - Software Engineer
Job Type: Full Time
Location: CA-San Francisco
Preferred: Language English

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