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Work as part of a team of bright and passionate developers

Websitesportstechinc.com
RoleWork as part of a team of bright and passionate developers
Role taxonomySoftware Engineering
SpecialtiesSoftware Engineering
LocationCanton, CT - Web Engineer
Salary
Apply viaEmaileric@sportstechinc.com
Hiring notes
TechJavaScriptRubyRailsMySQL
Parsed locationsCanton, CT - Web Engineer
Posted byhmark6
PostedApr 1, 2012
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Original posting

Canton, CT - Web Engineer Build apps for NFL.com, NBA.com, NASCAR.com, NCAA.com, SI.com, USAToday.com, Sports Technologies LLC is looking for a Web Engineer to join our team. You'll be a key contributor as we create new products and expand our current offerings. You'll be a good fit if you're passionate about web development, sports, media, and providing users with a great experience on the web. What's in it for you: * Top of the line equipment so you have the tools you need to get things done * A flexible and fun work environment * Work as part of a team of bright and passionate developers * Competitive base salary * Full benefits package that includes: medical, dental, paid vacation, 401k, flexible spending account * Annual bonus program * The opportunity to build experiences for sports fans across the web * Relocation package Things we're looking for: * 2+ years real-world experience in developing web applications * Experience working on at least one dynamic, user-centric web application * DB Experience (MySQL or similar), you should have the capabilities to write queries, create tables, etc. * Familiarity with version control systems * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment * Exceptional communication skills * A willingness & eagerness to collaborate with a team * Entrepreneurial spirit * Linux/Unix skills, you won't need to do system administration, but you must be able to at least do basic tasks on the command-line * Solid Javascript skills, you'll need to know about things like: AJAX, JSON, & JS Frameworks (jQuery, Prototype, etc.) * Understanding of modern web standards (html/xhtml, css, best practices, etc.) * Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Other "nice-to-haves": * Experience with social components (Facebook/Twitter integration) * Experience working on an application targeted at mobile devices * Ruby on Rails experience is a big plus * To apply, please send an email to eric@sportstechinc.com with your resume, a brief note about yourself, and point us to something that you are proud to have worked on (a Github or similar account would be a great option).