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JavaScript Expert
at XING AG in Hamburg, Germany
We currently have a job opening for a JavaScript Expert, available at the soonest possible starting date. The position is based at our headquarters in Hamburg, Germany.
XING makes your professional network an active part of your life. Far more than a directory of business contacts, XING enables its members to discover professional people, opportunities and privileges through its unique discovery capability and advanced contact management tools.
With the successful IPO of XING as the first Web 2.0 company to go public, XING AG has had a long-term impact on the social networking trend amongst professionals. By focusing on the target group “business people worldwide”, the company is able to offer tailored features, thereby making networking and contact management simpler. Besides Headquarters in Hamburg, XING AG is also represented with offices in Barcelona, Istanbul and Beijing.
Summary of Key Responsibilities:
- Programming of modern Web 2.0 front-ends using JavaScript and AJAX
- Implementing new features, maintaining and updating our platform
- Assurance of cross-browser compatibility
- Ability to work in a fast-moving environment with developers and product managers
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent JavaScript skills
- Advanced knowledge of DOM Manipulation and AJAX
- Familiar with frameworks such as Prototype or jQuery
- Basic (X)HTML and CSS skills
- Good knowledge of at least one server-side programming language would be advantageous
- UNIX shell and version control software experience would be advantageous
- Ability to work well in a team, particularly with developers and product managers
- A good level of English is required
If this profile matches your expertise, experience and aspirations, we’d be delighted to receive your complete application, including salary requirements and a possible starting date. Please email your application to en-jobs@xing.com.
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