Tech Producer

Major Duties/Responsibilities

Ebates.com is looking for a Tech Producer to help build, deploy and maintain content on its public web site. In this role you will work closely with Ebates staff in the Production, Engineering, Project Management, and Quality Assurance groups to produce changes to a large, high-profile web site. You will be responsible for the efficient and faithful translation of static visual designs into HTML and Velocity Templates. An eye for visual fidelity and design detail is critical for success. This is a technical and not a visual design position.

Responsibilities Include:
Development of expandable, efficient web pages with a high-degree of cross-platform and cross-browser fidelity from pre-existing, static visual designs
Development of dynamic web pages and creative implementation of design requirements using client-side scripting languages and technologies
The creation of impeccable code under tight deadlines
Integration of existing backend systems with existing visual designs
Modification of graphic assets
Optimization of graphic assets for internet-based delivery and display
A self-starting, highly-motivated, detail oriented approach to all projects
Remain aware of new technologies and of changes in technologies that affect front-end web development
Effectively communicate issues and barriers to the Production Leads
Coordination of daily production content pushes

Skills and Experience:
Deep knowledge of cross-platform and cross-browser web development
An expert-level command of HTML
A strong command of XHTML and CSS
Some experience with JavaScript, and DHTML development
Basic knowledge of XML
Extensive experience converting visual designs to HTML with an acute eye for detail and design fidelity
Knowledge of image optimization for the Web
Some experience with graphic editors such as Photoshop, Fireworks, and ImageReady
Strong communications skills

Nice to Have Skills :
Experience working with proprietary tag libraries
Experience with search/replace, GREP or similar tools
Knowledge of multi-media formats and browser plugins
Experience using Macromedia Flash
Front-end development in application-server driven environments
Experience using a source control system (like CVS or SVN)