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JOB: Front-End Web Development Manager, theknot.com

Front-End Web Development Manager

The Knot.com is seeking a highly motivated, highly skilled Manager of Front-End Web Development. The ideal candidate will have expert-level hand-coded XHTML, CSS (no-tables layout), and JavaScript. Knowledge of AJAX, XML, XSLT, Perl, Flash (w/ Action Script) a plus. Experience using ASP.Net (with C#) is a huge plus. This person will supervise team of front-end developers, oversee training and technical leadership, and assign and track resources. The Front-End Web Development Manager will act as the bridge between the creative department and software engineers and will work as part of a collaborative project team from definition to deployment. Candidate must possess a strong command of cross-browser development techniques, code optimization, and web design for large-scale, high-traffic websites. Candidate must display attention to detail, be able to organize time effectively, and work under extreme deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

NECESSARY SKILLS

– Expert-level knowledge of standards-based front-end web development techniques (hand-coded HTML, JavaScript, and CSS for layout)
– Strong experience with cross-browser and cross-platform compatibility
– Experience with Flash (and ActionScript knowledge) a plus
– Experience using Visual Studio .NET
– Experience with Perl a plus
– Understanding of XML and XSLT
– Understanding of W3C Standards and Specifications
– Experience with search engine optimization
– Experience working with source control systems
– Experience with Content Management Systems and Web Publishing
– Experience with UI and design

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

– Bachelor