On behalf of employer: Static 2358 Ltd
Introduction:
PlayJam is the world’s leading interactive TV channel. Since 2000, we’ve been broadcasting the best iTV games to over 35 million homes across Europe, South Africa, Malaysia and North America creating over 500 games and giving out thousands of prizes along the way.
And now we're online, bringing the best online free games, social networking, as well as creating the first TV to online connected experience!
Opportunity:
PlayJam is expanding its consumer offering, and aims to be a top-10 casual games destination online. A unique opportunity exists to connect the PlayJam online service to live broadcasting channels, and to be part of an exciting milestone in bringing audiences, online and broadcasting together via the medium of casual games.
Working in a busy and exciting environment in Clerkenwell, EC1, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in the development and delivery of the PlayJam vision, with opportunity to grow and lead a development resource for the world’s leading interactive TV channel.
Job Title: Web Developer
Role & Responsibilities:
PlayJam is looking for an enthusiastic and resourceful web developer & site manager to be a crucial member of the new Online team. Responsibilities include:
• Managing & maintaining site front & back-end in a technical operations capacity
• Contributing to the online technology strategies
• Service and Application delivery
• Liaising with 3rd party suppliers
• Integrating with 3rd-party systems
• Developing service features and functions
Experience & Skills Required:
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a multi-tasking site or service development environment
• BSc University degree in Computer Science or equivalent: 2:1 or higher
• Strong HTML, XHTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript and Flash/Actionscript development
• Experience developing mobile sites and services an advantage
• Database integration experience – Oracle or similar RDBMS, SQL, data-object models
• Experience using XML, AJAX and Web 2.0 APIs
• Some familiarity with Linux/Unix platforms
• Knowledge of Open source frameworks and packages such as Apache Web Server
• Experience in server management
• Understanding of the mechanics of SEO and SEM
• LOVE and understand casual games, Social Networks and Widgets
• ...all (preferably) gained from creating and developing sites and online applications in the Entertainment or Games sector.
Contact: If you wish to apply for this position please email Daniel Scheidig at this address: daniel.scheidig@playjam.com
Location: London, EC1
Author: Daniel Scheidig
Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2008 08:14:44 PDT
Category: Development
Tags: mysql, xhtml, css, php, html, javascript, sql, flash, web development and site management
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