Web Developers – Temple University

February 24th, 2010

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Temple University of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education is a comprehensive public research university with more than 35,000 students. It has a distinguished faculty in 17 schools and colleges, including schools of Law, Medicine, Pharmacy, Podiatry, and Dentistry, and a renowned Health Sciences Center. Temple is one of Pennsylvania’s three public research universities, along with the University of Pittsburgh and Penn State University. Temple University is the 28th-largest university in the United States, and it is the 5th-largest provider of professional education (law, dentistry, medicine, pharmacy, and podiatric medicine) in the country.

Senior Web Developer (TU-12884)
This is an exceptional opportunity to support web and multimedia productions for the Temple University Community. Duties include web development, search engine Web optimization, online marketing, and audio & video production for the web. In this role, you will also maintain components of the portfolio’s web sites and develop dynamic web sites using open source systems.

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in web development, interactive media or graphic design
• At least 3 years of hands-on web development experience
• Good sense of graphic design and high quality user experience as it relates to web design.
• Knowledge of server-side scripting and relational databases, as well as XHTML, CSS and JavaScript
• Proficiency in web programming, database design and development (such Java, MySQL, SQL Server, AJAX, PHP etc.)
• Familiarity and desire to keep up with emerging hardware, software, applications, resources and techniques
• Experience in the following areas: customization and web development using open source systems. (WordPress, Drupal, Joomla etc.)
• Expert-level proficiency in web and graphics publishing tools (Adobe Photoshop, Fireworks, Deamweaver and Flash);
• Understanding of ADA compliance.
• Familiarity with web 2.0 strategy (YouTube, Wikis, Google Maps, Blogs, Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, and LinkedIn) a plus.

Interactive Web Developer (TU-13021)
In this role, you will interact with content authors, editors, project managers, and technology staff in designing, developing and maintaining high quality electronic products such as web sites, e-mail newsletters, e-mail marketing messages, and other digital media. Responsible for enhancing and maintaining Temple.edu web site and all related links and contribute to the structure and develop Temple.edu pages as necessary. You will also perform periodic maintenance as requested on any Temple-owned web site including editing content, formatting and posting text and updating graphics and flash presentations, work directly with department heads and clients to develop or redesign professional looking web sites aligning with Temple University’s brand, as well as develop and maintain comprehensive tracking reports to monitor web activities.

• Bachelor’s in web development, interactive media or graphic design from an accredited four-year college or university
• 1 year related experience including developing and managing internet services or electronic contents. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Thorough knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML, XHTML, SQL, Flash, Actionscript, Dreamweaver, Contribute, Photoshop, Illustrator and content management systems
• Experience in web design, email marketing messages and e-newsletter design
• Knowledge of UNIX and dynamic web application framework preferably in a Linux environment
• An online portfolio exhibiting strong visual abilities—typography, layout and color
• Familiarity with streaming media, video/audio and podcast production and editing, flash programming experience, and experience with content management systems such as Drupal and WordPress preferred

To apply for this position and view other Temple opportunities, please visit our Web site at www.temple.edu and click on Jobs@temple. Please reference TU#s listed above. Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to cultural diversity.

Contact: www.temple.edu

Marketing Project Manager

February 23rd, 2010

Location: Blue Bell, PA

Looking for a client-facing Project Manager; MUST have experience with web design/development. Individual needs to be able to/have experience managing scope, budgets, vendor relations, schedules, have done quality control, and interface with clients.

Project management position supporting creative teams in a fast paced, high growth marketing agency. This is a key position with high visibility and growth potential, combining project management with client and creative liaison and interface.

This position requires a high level of attention to detail and is responsible for developing and maintaining project timelines, budgets/ expenditures, and coordinating multiple projects at different points within their respective life cycles. There will be some indirect involvement with marketing and creative strategies as well as interpretation of data and research, however the emphasis of this position is more firmly on the process/ details side than creative.
The hiring firm, with eight years of strong growth, lists a diverse set of clients including Fortune 500 companies. It rolls marketing/ branding/ ad development/ web design into an integrated approach to contemporary marketing that begins with the Internet as the foundation, rather than just utilizing it as one of the components.

More growth, more opportunity/visibility/exposure than you would ever see with most large marketing firms! Join this core group of 10+ people, be a “big fish in a small pond”, and learn with the best Internet experts in the business.

Job Requirements
Requires a 4 year degree, with a strong preference for a marketing degree.

Must have at least two to four years experience with some project management, project coordination or traffic management experience in a marketing, advertising, or web design/development firm.

Ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record of strong personal motivation, a strong work ethic, and the ability to be a self starter. They will be process oriented with superb time management skills. Attention to details and strong people skills will be second nature. Communication skills and personal presentation will be appropriate to a polished corporate environment.

Position has high growth potential, so our ideal candidate will have career aspirations to build a career with a growing, fast paced firm.

Contact: sbender@slicecommunications.com

Solutions Architect

February 23rd, 2010

Location: King of Prussia, PA

Type: Full time opportunity
Location: King of Prussia, PA

The primary focus of the Solution Architect is to partner with the client’s senior level account management teams and provide technical solutions for client and prospect needs while maintaining the technical integrity of the client’s enterprise. This role focuses specifically on Front End Architecture. The Solution Architect will directly participate in client and prospect meetings. The Solution Architect will be expected to interactively come up with technical strategies that meet client needs and are consistent with our client’s platform capabilities. The Solution Architect will be involved in the estimation, planning, analysis, design, and implementation of the various projects that result from these client interactions.

Technical Responsibilities

Support client and prospect meetings. Present current baseline technical capabilities of our client’s platform to clients, and actively participate with defining technical approaches to solving client’s business needs.
Produce system solutions and architectural designs to meet identified business requirements. Solutions must incorporate scalability, availability, security, and maintainability characteristics. Risks, assumptions, and costs for solutions must be articulated.
Review and approve detailed technical designs produced by technical leads on projects.
Participate in code reviews.
Mentor IT organization on adherence to design and architecture guidelines.
Identify, evaluate and formally recommend third party software and technology packages and services as needed.
Actively participate in the implementation of pilots of new software applications and infrastructure.
On occasion, assist in production escalations and problem resolution.

Leadership Responsibilities

Promote technical vision and sound engineering principles among technology department staff members.
Technically govern large scale technical projects
Propose changes in process, policy, and standards as they relate to the architecture and design principles
Assist management in the prioritization of infrastructure development projects.
Actively participate in the recruiting process.
Identify training/conferences that will assist in developing necessary skills for technical staff, as well as promoting an understanding of our client’s technical vision.

Technology
Experience with Rich Internet Application using AJAX/AHAH and Flash
Experience building/integrating with Web content management systems
Extensive experience building and architecting high traffic internet sites serving 10-100 million+ requests per day or similar high transaction volume distributed systems
5+ years experience development experience with Java concentrating on server-side development
Extensive experience implementing complex system integrations utilizing messaging and HTTP
Experience architecting highly-available, failure resistant/tolerant internet scale systems
Leadership – Ability to think strategically. Ability to create and promote guiding development principles, and influence prospects, clients, and business management in adopting technically sound solutions to their business problems.
Communication – Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and process facilitation skills.
Accessibility – Ability to work with both business and technical representatives at all levels.
Decision-Making – Ability to make informed balanced decisions in a timely manner. Must be able to think on his/her feet!
Time Management – Ability to manage many initiatives at the same time, and exercise judgment on the most appropriate areas of focus.
Business – A thorough understanding how technology decisions impact the GSI business as a whole.
Travel – Must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in developing event-driven and service-oriented architectures
Experience with web services, specifically security and identity management
Experience with various enterprise messaging technologies
Experience with Enterprise Service Bus solutions
Experience in e-commerce.
Experience with commercial supply chain, trading partner, warehouse, logistics management, marketing, and/or customer relationship management (CRM) software.
Experience with Oracle, JDA, E.piphany, Red Prairie, WebLogic

-Candidate must be focused on the Web User Interface
-Will need to be proficient with HTML / FLASH / FLEX

-Candidate must have experience with high traffic internet sites with a volume of 10 Mil to 100 Mil requests per day or the equivalent experience

-Candidate should have awareness of back end integration experience, but this is not a large part of the role

-Candidate must be able to focus on UI technologies and have some server side technical experience

-Candidate must have experience as a lead Architect

-Candidate must have experience with client facing

-Candidate must have experience with seeing the project through to completion

-The “Estimation” requirements will be much lighter than the typical Solutions Architect position however Estimations will still be involved

-The candidate will need the maturity to communicate with a variety of creative skill sets and personalities

Contact: Bludwikowski@misicompany.com

Compensation: $130-150K

PHP and WordPress Thesis expert needed

February 21st, 2010

Location: Philadelphia

I am seeking an individual, for immediate assistance, who has a deep, working knowledge of PHP and WordPress/Thesis to help with the troubleshooting of some issues surrounding the integration of an external database of content which is playing on some pages of a WordPress/Thesis site.

You MUST have a combined, strong expertise in both PHP and WordPress/Thesis. Please do NOT reply if you don’t have these two skills/experience.

Please send an overview of your experience in PHP (e.g. number of years writing PHP sites, examples of PHP web sites developed, PHP use in writing apps using external database content, etc.) and WordPress, as well as any examples (i.e. URLs) of WordPress work you have previously done. Also, be sure to include compensation requirements.

Due to the response volume, I will not be able to respond to everyone; please do NOT contact us by phone. We will reach out to those who appear to be a good match.

Thanks in advance for your interest.

Contact: careers@fulcrumtech.net

Please help me with WordPress

February 18th, 2010

Location: Center City or online

I have launched a new site on WordPress. I need help setting it up. I want only a basic site, a blog and a counter of visitors. No flash. Nothing flashy. Serious looking.

I am familiar with using WordPress once it is launched.

I will pay the going rate (don’t know what that is) after we decide how many hours you estimate. Or I will swap editorial services for your resume/website/anything else you write.

Contact: susan@susanperloffwrites.com

WordPress help needed

February 18th, 2010

Location: Center City or online

I have launched a new site on WordPress. I need help setting it up. I want only a basic site, a blog and a counter of visitors. No flash. Nothing flashy. Serious looking.

I am familiar with using WordPress once it is launched.

I will pay the going rate (don’t know what that is) after we decide how many hours you estimate. Or I will swap editorial services for your resume/website/anything else you write.

Contact: susan@susanperloffwrites.com

Sales Executive / Business Development Specialist

February 18th, 2010

Location: Ambler PA

NetReach, located in the northwest suburbs of Philadelphia, PA is a full-service web design/development company specialized in highly-interactive content managed web solutions based on Microsoft’s .NET platform. We are currently seeking an experienced sales executive to help identify and close new business opportunities for us in the mid-Atlantic region.

As a business development executive you will need to understand how to sell a complete set of web-based development services ― including web content management software. You will bring value to our consultative sales approach through your understanding of key business drivers and challenges including how web-based solutions can deliver business results. You should feel comfortable talking with the CEO, VP of Marketing or the IT Staff.

We are looking to interview candidates based in an area where he/she can easily service clients in the New York/Princeton/Philadelphia area. (Delaware, Baltimore and Washington D.C. are also possibilities, but not preferred.)

All applicants must be US citizens or residents.

Responsibilities include:

* Lead generation and prospecting
* Meet or exceed assigned sales objectives and quotas through a consultative sales approach
* Maintain pipeline activity and monitor sales activity against assigned quotas
* Consultative sales; ability to work with prospects and clients to understand and identify their strategic vision, objectives and needs while aligning our services where opportunities exist
* Writing proposals (based on client input as outlined in previous bullet)
* Manage the sales process from lead generation through final delivery of project
* Servicing your established accounts and developing new revenue streams through the expansion and growth of business relationships with these new clients
* Perform sales presentations, including CMS software demonstration

Job Requirements:

* Must have a minimum of 4 years content managed web design/development sales experience in your assigned region with an established network of contacts, i.e. you can hit the ground running
* College/University degree required
* Proven “hunter” background
* Possess the ability to gather information on customer business processes, critical success factors, and competitive standing to deliver value-added business solutions.
* Experience building a sales pipeline and positioning business to close
* Consultative, solution-focused sales experience selling web services
* Independent thinker & worker, with good judgment skills and proven track record in problem solving.
* Excellent presentation skills, business writing skills and oral communication skills.
* Must be capable of balancing general prospecting requirements, fulfilling customer needs and meeting company expectation and goals

Compensation and Benefits:

- Good base salary with accelerating commissions on higher volume sales
- We offer Health Care and sales-related expense compensation

Please respond with your resume to jobs@netreach.com

Contact: jobs@netreach.com

Compensation: Good base, Health Care and expense reimbursement

C# / .NET Developer

February 18th, 2010

Location: Ambler PA

C# / .NET Developer
NetReach, located in the northwest suburbs of Philadelphia, PA is a full-service web design/development company specialized in highly-interactive web solutions and web applications based on our proprietary content management system, cmScribe, built on Microsoft’s .NET platform. We are currently seeking an experienced programmer to join our team on a contract basis.

The successful candidate will be a .NET Developer with a minimum of 3 years experience in OO technologies with strong .NET framework (3.5 preferable) skills including C# and ASP.NET.

All applicants must be US citizens or residents.

Skills Requirements:

* 3+ years of working experience using Microsoft Development tools with strong C#, .NET Framework 2.0
* Knowledge of 3.5 .NET framework a plus
* Intermediate level of knowledge in T-SQL is necessary
* Knowledge of generics
* Working knowledge of html, css and javascript
* Well versed in the creation and implementation of interfaces
* Familiarity with IIS 6 and 7
* Experience using Visual Studio 2008. Some experience in using Visual Studio 2010 a plus

Job Requirements:

* Strong attention to detail, self-motivated, ability to self-QA work
* Ability to work independently and in a cooperative team environment
* Excellent analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills
* Excellent oral and written communication skills

Compensation and Benefits:
This is currently a 4-8 week contract position where you will work in-house in our offices. (This opportunity may turn into a full-time position with benefits)

Please send resume with full legal name, best hourly rate, and your current location to jobs@netreach.com.
If interviewed, please come prepared with code samples and be prepared to write code during interview.

Contact: jobs@netreach.com

Compensation: Please send resume with full legal name, best hourly rate, and your current location to jobs@netreach.com

Search Engine Marketing/Google Adwords Expert

February 18th, 2010

Location: Blue Bell, PA

As a new breed of marketing agency, we provide a full suite of integrated marketing solutions, to bridge the gap between traditional and digital media. We have partnered with a host of leading brand names, offering strategy, creative and technical services.

We are looking to add a Search Marketing Specialist to our growing team. This position will support the Online Marketing Manager, and will manage search marketing accounts for a variety of agency clients. The Search Marketing Specialist is responsible for optimizing paid search accounts and identifying new areas of opportunity. In addition, the Search Marketing Specialist will assist with other online marketing initiatives as needed.

Key areas of Responsibilities
• Daily management of client paid search marketing campaigns utilizing Google AdWords, Yahoo Sponsored Search and MSN Ad Center.
• This includes but is not limited to: keyword research, bid management, ad copy writing and testing, match type testing, and account structure management.
• Track campaign performance daily, weekly and monthly. Run monthly reports for clients and write analysis and recommendations.
• Make recommendations for landing page tests and assist in the set up of a/b split and multivariate tests.
• Keep the greater team up to date on changes, advancements and new opportunities in the search marketing space.
• Assist with other online marketing initiatives as needed.

Qualifications
• Bachelors Degree in Business, Marketing, Statistics, or related field
• 2-4 years of job experience, paid search marketing experience required
• Ability to handle multiple assignments at one time and work under tight deadlines
• Must possess a strong attention to detail, analytical and problem solving skills
• Must be highly organized and work well in a team environment
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Word and Outlook
• Google AdWords Certified Professional and Google Analytics experience a plus
• Basic HTML and Photoshop knowledge a plus

Contact: sbender@slicecommunications.com

Compensation: Based right outside of Philadelphia in Blue Bell, PA, we offer a competitive compensation package for all full-time employees including comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vacation, and more.

Web Support Needed

February 12th, 2010

Location: Penn LPS, University City

Temporary Web Support Position Description

The Program Development group at Penn’s College of Liberal and Professional Studies (LPS) is seeking an experienced web manager to provide technical support in the implementation of its portfolio of online offerings on its custom-built Drupal platform, Penn LPS Commons. Applicants should have a strong background in managing complex web sites with Web 2.0 technologies and web-assisted live events as well as an ability to support stakeholders in their use of these technologies.

Primary responsibilities include:
Support online course design/delivery
o Assist faculty and instructional designers with creating and uploading multimedia content to online course sites.
o Authenticate online courses and communities before they go live.
o Assist with enrollment management in course sites.
o Handle first-tier help inquiries from users within a 24-hour window.
o Track help inquiries in osTicket; report issues monthly.

Support live web conferencing events on Adobe Connect Professional
o Provide live support during web events.
o Set up user accounts and manage meeting rooms.
o Troubleshoot user desktop environments and audiovisual hardware.
o Provide user training and practice sessions.

Assure quality of the Penn LPS Commons
o Conduct usability testing across role types and functions.
o Document suspected bugs and system enhancement requests.
o Maintain good technical documentation for all work completed.

Coordinate continuous process improvement efforts
o Create web-based user tutorials and administrative process documents.
o Coordinate the collection and distribution of course evaluation data via online survey tools.
o Utilize Google Analytics and back-end reporting tools to examine user behavior in online courses and communities.

Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree or completion of a technical training program; 2-3 years of related professional experience with Drupal, web development, technical support or comparable work-related experience required. Experience with multimedia and design software (e.g. Adobe Suite, Real Media, Quicktime, Flash) is preferred.

Candidates must possess a customer-service orientation with strong written and verbal communication skills and accountability without direct supervision. Must have excellent problem-solving and time-management skills, be highly organized and attend to details. The ability to multi-task in an environment with competing priorities is essential. Good writing and editorial skills preferred.

Job dates: ASAP through Aug 31, 2010 (Opportunities to extend contract are likely.)
Work Hours: 25-35 hours per week. Evening and weekend hours required.
Pay: $26/hour
Location: On campus in University City.

To apply, please submit resume and cover letter to: lps-commons@sas.upenn.edu

Contact: lps-commons@sas.upenn.edu