Part-time Saxotech Developer
For over 30 years, Crain's Chicago Business has been the premier source of local business news and information for the Chicago area's influential business executives. Every week Crain's print edition delivers scoop-oriented articles, enlightening features and invaluable industry rankings. Crain's award-winning Web site, Chicag...
Part-time Saxotech Developer
For over 30 years, Crain's Chicago Business has been the premier source of local business news and information for the Chicago area's influential business executives. Every week Crain's print edition delivers scoop-oriented articles, enlightening features and invaluable industry rankings. Crain's award-winning Web site, ChicagoBusiness.com, is an essential online tool for news, information and statistics about doing business in Chicago.
We are seeking an experienced Saxotech developer to work for us on a part-time basis.
Job Responsibilities
* Maintain, troubleshoot and enhance all aspects of the Crain's Chicago Business Web site, ChicagoBusiness.com com, including its content management system, social networking platform, e-mail distribution provider, ad server, video hosting provider, web analytics package, market data supplier, etc.
* Consult with internal business units to define technical requirements and capabilities, establish user workflows and provide project schedules to ensure successful and timely delivery of new online products.
* Implement online initiatives by employing all phases of the software development lifecycle (design, build, test and maintain).
* Integrate, manage and support relationships with 3rd party application providers (Brightcove, Pluck, etc.).
* Stay abreast of emerging technologies, relevant APIs, industry best practices and Web usability standards.
Job Requirements
* Expert in HTML/CSS. Capable of quickly creating lightweight (table-less), intuitive, search engine optimized HTML and CSS templates.
* Proficient in Javascript including AJAX, JSON, JQuery, YUI and other Javascript frameworks.
* Knowledge of a server side scripting language (PHP, ASP, JSP, etc.)
* Previous experience with template-based content management systems preferred.
* Proficient in SQL and database fundamentals (normalization, joins, schemas, etc.).
* Proficient with Photoshop. Capable of slicing up a Photoshop image and creating web compatible images.
* Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Access).
* Knowledge of mobile technologies (WAP, Blackberry Apps, iPhone Apps) a plus.
* Knowledge of SaxoTech Online (publicus) content management system and templating language a plus
* Knowledge of audio and video encoding/editing a plus.
* Capable of learning quickly and possesses strong desire to keep up with the latest web technologies.
* Highly detail oriented.
Crain Communications offers a competitive salary, flexible work schedule, profit sharing, and a friendly work environment.
To apply for this position please visit our website at www.crain.com and search under the employment section. Please include salary requirements along with cover letter and resume for consideration.
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Crain Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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