Austin - eng

Do you have what it takes to join our team of industry leading game designers, artists, and engineers? We're looking for talented flash developers to contribute to our browser-based games. Candidates should be savvy developers who have the right mix of skills, talent, and experience to create high quality and addictive gameplay.

Please include examples of your work when applying!

Responsibilities
• Develop data-driven web-based games (single and multiplayer) using ActionScript 3 and Flex
• Ensure a robust, clean, bug-free user experience (extremely high attention to detail is a must!)
• Create clean, well-documented, and extensible code

Requirements
• Minimum of 5 years of Flash, ActionScript, and/or Flex experience (game development experience preferred)
• Extremely strong AS3 skills a must
• Experience using Eclipse IDE with FDT3 (or similar)
• Familiarity with mxmlc application compiler (or similar)
• Understanding and experience with PureMVC framework
• Strong communications and planning skills

We are a two-plus year old, profitable game company and we are growing. Our clients include some of the best in the business such as Disney, Playdom and Zynga; we develop our own IP as well. Our team consists of seasoned veterans from throughout the game industry and hot young talent as well from companies such as Blizzard and Slide.

• We are located in Walnut Creek California (near SF) but you don’t need to be
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Contract positions available too

Please send us a resume, examples of your work we can reference (links or attached files), and a cover letter. In your cover letter, please tell us why this job is perfect for you and what sets you apart. Finally, your cover letter MUST include your compensation requirements as well.

Our development cycle is extremely fast, and we've built tools to keep it that way. It's common to write code and have it running on the live site today. If you work for us, you will be able to make an immediate impact to our bottom line profit.

We're a stealth startup in San Francisco that's moving to Las Vegas. We build complex advertising processes and monetize websites and search queries better than anybody else.

Why we need you:

Design and implement front-end features that improve user acquisition, activation, and engagement.
Work with data analytics and marketing to brainstorm and prioritize project ideas and get them done.
Code primarily in PHP, Javascript, HTML & CSS
Build efficient and reusable front-end abstractions and systems
Identify and address performance bottlenecks
Identify and communicate best practices for front-end engineering

Requirements

B.A./B.S. in Computer Science or a related technical field
Rapid learner who thrives in a fast-paced environment
Extremely detail oriented. Strives for pixel perfect implementation in all browsers
Unmistakable passion for user interfaces
Expert knowledge of web technologies (HTML/CSS/JS)
Experience with scripting languages (PHP, Python, Perl, etc.)
Ability to write well-abstracted, reusable code for UI components
Experience working with HTML/CSS/JS in high-performance environments
3+ years of experience building web applications

Bonus

Experience building complicated workflows
Successful self-started personal projects
Experience with Ruby on Rails
Optimization of relational databases and SQL

Please respond with your resume and a message about yourself. No headhunters or coding shops.

Jackson River is looking for a Web Producer to assist and lead on a wide variety of online technology consulting and implementation projects. You will work with a very talented, skilled, and passionate team on technology projects ranging from open source CMS implementations to organization wide technology initiatives.  While doing so, you get to work with some of the most influential and respected progressive nonprofit organizations and foundations. This is an ideal role for an entry level developer or expert Webmaster.

Key Responsibilities

• Work daily in the Drupal CMS creating new views, content types, and updating site themes.
• Manage day to day interactions with clients on Website Implementations, integrations, and other technology consulting projects
• Provide production level work on SaaS and open source technologies, such as Convio, Kintera, SalesForce.com, Drupal and other web based CMS and CRM solutions
• Provide client trainings and documentation on CMS and CRM systems solutions
• Assist with implementation of Salesforce and other CRM systems
• Provide clients the highest level of customer service at every step in the process

Key Skills/Requirements

• Excellent client service skills
• Excellent organization skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to participate in multiple client engagements at once, while delivering  unparalleled customer service along the way
• Ability to switch gears quickly without sacrificing quality in a high volume, task oriented environment
• 2+ years with HTML, CSS, and/or JavaScript
• 1-2 years experience with PHP or other programming language
• 1+ years experience with Drupal CMS (other open source systems a plus)
• Familiarity with CMS, optimization across browsers and platforms
• Detail oriented, excellent follow thru, ability to work independently with little to no supervision, and an excellent sense of humor are required

Helpful Skills/Requirements

• Experience with Email Service Providers, email marketing and HTML email coding
• Experience with Salesforce.com and other CRM platforms
• Non-profit or political campaign experience welcomed
• Passion for technology and a desire to expand upon existing technical skill

Salary is commensurate with experience. Send an email, cover letter and your resume to info@jacksonriver.com

Jackson River is seeking an experienced Drupal developer with a broad range of skills primarily in a LAMP environment to join our dynamic, growing technology team. Experience with Drupal implementations, module development, and themeing are essential. This position is ideal for a developer with 3+ years experience in Web development and 2+ years experience working with Drupal.Our fast-paced work environment requires practical thinking, flexibility and a commitment to excellence. This position is in Washington, DC, Raleigh, NC or Austin TX. Extremely skilled developers outside of those areas may be considered, but our office locations are preferred.

About Jackson River

Jackson River is a growing, stable, profitable, virtual company that works with select influential non-profit organizations. The Web/Drupal Developer position is an integral part of the Jackson River team, involved in multiple ongoing projects and initiatives. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, development, and implementation of Drupal based CMS sites from start to finish
• Develop custom Drupal modules as necessary
• Work with other members of the Jackson River team on systems integration and CRM implementations (CiviCRM, Salesforce.com, Etc)
• Produce standards compliant Drupal themes from PSD files and style guides
• Provide excellent customer service while delivering high quality technology solutions

Key Skills/Requirements

• 2+ years professional PHP experience in a LAMP environment
• Experience working with Web Services, APIs, etc
• Excellent HTML, JavaScript, JSON/AJAX, and CSS skills
• Ability to create Drupal themes from scratch based on PSDs
• Experience with a relational database system such as MySQL or MS SQL Server
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• Detail oriented, excellent follow through
• Experience with Salesforce.com a plus
• Personality

For more information or to apply, please send an email, cover letter and your resume to info@jacksonriver.com.