Web/Server Developers

Fuel is the intersection of advertising and entertainment - where enjoyment meets solid business strategy. We marry the best strategists and creative minds with an army of in house experts in the fields of animation, design, film and video production, sound design, music and online programming.

What’s it like to work at Fuel?

For one thing, “research” regularly includes playing console games on a screen the size of Alaska. We’re one of the most advanced and innovative interactive studios in North America, developing online experiences and mobile marketing programs for some of the most respected brands in the world. In your first three months, you’ll touch more brands, and gain more experience, than you would working in a traditional agency for a year. 

We’re casual. We’re fun. We’re family. And we promise you’ll never be bored.

Web/Server Developers participate at all levels of software stack development from HTML/CSS/JavaScript through Web service APIs, backend business logic and database connectivity. The developers work with product managers, producers, designers and peers to create online interactive solutions for client projects. They create, build, test, debug and troubleshoot programs and scripts for various functions, and modify existing code to add new features.

The Web/Server Developer is well versed in dynamic web programming languages (C#, Java, PHP, etc.) and experienced with HTML and JavaScript to support our creative vision. The developer has a better than basic understanding of cross-browser issues, OS platforms, web servers, and networks.

Responsibilities

Design and develop project components based on product requirements

Accountable for code quality, reusability and testability
Write and maintain documentation for features/projects

Write and maintain unit tests

Work with art directors, creative directors and project leads to help define project scope

Work with the core team to isolate project requirements and provide detailed task estimates.

Work with peers to manage production and deliverables within the team
Work with leads to ensure stable integration of all ongoing development into live site

Participate in framework development ensuring efficient and strategic code reuse

Experiment with new tools and techniques to improve productivity

Cultivate and understand industry trends and share your insights within the studio

Professional Skills

Autonomous, self-motivated, and able to multi-task.

Excellent problem solving skills and loves technical challenges

Productive, well organized and efficient.

Must be able to function independently and still work well in a "team oriented" environment.

Strong communication skills (both in person and in writing) with individuals from a wide range of technical understanding.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science or related field

Minimum 5 years as web/server developer
Experience with C#, Java, and/or PHP

Excellent understanding of Ajax and other backend architectures

Excellent understanding of object oriented programming and relational data modeling.

Knowledge and experience with test driven development
Knowledge and experience with service driven architecture a plus

Demonstrated experience with HTML, CSS table-less design and JavaScript
Familiarity with MS SQL / MySQL

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