[Sigia-l] JOB: Interface Developer & QA 6 month contract - The Economist Group

[Frances Lachowicz]

Please email  your resume and  3 sample URLs to: flachowicz at gmail.com 

Please mention where you saw the job posting.
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Job Title:	Interface Developer & QA						
Business Unit: The Economist Group	
Based: New York
Duration:	6 month contract position			

Job Description:
- Skilled HTML coder
- Skilled hand-coder, who can write code as needed on the fly as well as assist the editorial producer with coding charts and magazine sidebars.
- Able to anticipate and avoid browser compatibility issues.
- Able to develop and modify style sheets (CSS)
- Able to work with web developers on a system that uses templates to display dynamic content.
  
Good design skills
- Ability to use story boards to develop PhotoShop mock-ups, and layout pages that are clean and easy to read.
- Maintain the design integrity of the site to ensure a consistent brand look and feel
- Able to work with business users to identify best design options.
- Sensitive to byte counts and page load times.

Good QA/debugging skills

- Ensure quality of product by identifying visual and functional problems.
- Run test scripts and record bugs.
- Assist business users by providing templates and coaching when they break.
- Attention to detail.

Good planning & time management
- Provide accurate estimates and meet targets agreed to.