The Advisory Board Company: Lead Front End Developer

LOCATION: Washington, D.C.

URL: LEAD FRONT-END DEVELOPER (UI)

Performance Technologies




Keywords: XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, UI

The current opening is based in Washington, D.C.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

- Aide in the development of solutions that support consistent information architecture, taxonomies, visual standards, interaction patterns, and use cases across multiple applications- Review designs, document front-end technical specifications, and provide time estimates for the implementation of features/fixes- Convert production mockups to quality XHTML/CSS/JavaScript for multiple enterprise software products- Self-start and steward your implementations through the software development process ensuring you champion the standards of the UX team in every development challenge- Maintain a close working relationship with a geographically distributed development team in an evolving agile environment- Follow common sustainable page design, management, and development methodologies- Perform testing at the page & source for presentation layer defects

MUST HAVES:

- Bachelor's degree- 4+ years of professional work experience in a software development organization- 4+ years of professional work experience with XHTML, JavaScript, & CSS- Professional experience cropping & optimizing production artwork using one of the following design tools: InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator

EVEN BETTER:

- 6+ years of professional work experience as a user interface developer of web applications- 5+ years of professional work experience coding rich, immersive interfaces using jQuery, javascript, CSS, HTML 5 and other front-end web technologies - Experience with Backbone, Knockout, or other JavaScript frameworks- Knowledge of Flash - Ability to author a presentation layer within an advanced web application framework such as .NET or Java/J2EE- Experience in a cross browser implementation- Proven ability to manage several projects simultaneously- Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality software in a fast paced environment with iterative deadlines- Past experience in healthcare software, healthcare industry, or business intelligence

WHAT THIS ROLE IS NOT:

- This IS NOT A .NET DEVELOPER ROLE. Having the ability to program higher technologies is a big plus. It will help you understand the power and limitations of the platform when working with the product development teams. However, you will not be writing C# code in this role.- This IS NOT A USABILITY ANALYST OR DESIGNER ROLE. While knowledge of common usability patterns and practices is a sizable part of this role -- it relies heavily on your ability to actually implement the visual treatments and compelling interactions that come about from your close work with the UX Designers.

PERKS (A FEW OF MANY):

- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, dependents eligible- 401(k) retirement plan with company match - 20+ days paid time off and 10+ paid company holidays- Daytime leave policy for community service (up to 10 hours a month)- Wellness programs including gym discounts and incentives to promote healthy living- Dynamic growth opportunities with merit-based promotion philosophy - Benefits kick in day one, see the full details here [1]

ABOUT USThe Advisory Board Company (NASDAQ: ABCO) is a global technology, research and consulting firm partnering with 150,000 leaders in 3,700+ organizations across health care and higher education.We combine the expertise of our 2,200+ employees around the world to find solutions to the most pressing challenges in health care. Our performance technology products offer user-friendly, Web-enabled dashboard platforms with tremendous analytic capabilities that generate more than $500 million in realized value annually for our members. These solutions focus on strategically important areas, including physician alignment, revenue cycle, accountable care, and surgical profitability. We thrive on innovation and the knowledge that we are creating real change in an industry that matters to everyone.

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We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.



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