Lead Web 2.0 Developer needed

Lead Web 2.0 Developer needed – Contract to Permanent – Dunwoody, GA

A small successful Atlanta internet company is seeking an experienced software developer to assist in the development of our next generation photo e-commerce system.  We’re looking for a senior level developer developer who is self-motivated and can work well independently or on a small development team.  This full-time position offers flexible hours in a friendly small-office work environment.  Position is on-site at our Dunwoody offices.  This is a contract to permanent position.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience required.  Master’s degree in Computer Science preferred.
4+ years experience developing and maintaining large web applications preferred.

Candidates for this position will possess the following traits and abilities:

• Enthusiasm to lead and drive a project to success
• Design systems that meet and exceed the needs outlined by management and business analysts
• Produce high quality work quickly
• Provide accurate project and task estimates
• Communicate professionally with other team members and other staff members in support, sales, and management.
• Do what it takes to make the project successful, even if you do not agree with some strategic or technical decisions
• Willingness to adhere to company policy and in some cases assist in improving or defining company policy
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in the English language
• A positive attitude toward the company and it’s employees

• Education and expertise in object oriented software design
  

• Solid experience with Ruby on Rails and/or Flex and ActionScript
• Ability to create intuitive, graphically appealing user interfaces that focus on usability
• Mastery of standard web development technologies: XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX
• Experience with Relational database modeling, SQL, and ORM frameworks
  
• Experience using the SCRUM development process
• Experience cross browser testing on Windows and Mac web browsers

• JavaScript libraries such as JQuery, Prototype, and Script.aculo.us
• ColdFusion development skills and experience with CF frameworks such as Fusebox
  
• Experience configuring and administering Windows Server 2003 and IIS 6.0
• MySQL administration and optimization
• Experience with OODBMS
  
• Experience using the ImageMagick API in server applications
• Web application load testing
  
• Hardware and software firewall configuration
• Linux and Apache web server configuration and management
• Graphic Design education and experience
• Fluency with Adobe Creative Suite applications