ESPN Web Developer Co-Op
ESPN is looking for a web developer to join our Digital Media technologists in creating one of the world’s greatest online sports destinations. Our developers conceive, develop, and deploy industry-leading web products and applications, including ESPN.com, ESPN3, Fantasy Football League Manager, SportsNation, RealTime Scores, GameCast, SportsCenter.com, the ESPN Developer Center and countless others. This is your chance to play a leading role in the creation of industry-leading robust web applications that are used by millions of sports fans across the globe, every single day.
Responsibilities
· Assists technology staff with the development and maintenance of various ESPN web properties, both fan facing and internal facing
· Creates and supports engaging internet destinations for ESPN television networks and shows, such as SportsCenter, SportsNation, ESPNU, and E:60
· Participates in the creation of efficient, reusable, and scalable templates -- using front-end web technologies such as Tea, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Ajax, Flash, etc – that are used for dynamic web publishing and the display of dynamic, automated database content
· Provides general technical support and troubleshooting
· Collaborates and coordinates projects between software engineering, design, editorial, and sales groups
· Develops interfaces to content management systems
· Is responsible for the development and enhancement of editorial and web publishing tools
· Assists in the technical analysis and evaluation of new technologies, products, and product enhancements
· Identifies areas for site improvement, adding features and functionalities where appropriate to augment the fan experience
· Leads the development of assigned projects and tasks
Required Qualifications
· Candidate for Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Computer Science or a related technology field
· 0-2 years hands-on web development experience in a professional environment
· Strong understanding of object-oriented programming
· 0-2 years experience working with a structured programming language (Java, C/C++, ASP, JSP, PHP, etc.)
· Good understanding of benefits and constraints of current Internet technologies and strong familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, Flash, and DHTML
· 0-2 years experience writing technical specs and driving them through development
· Demonstrated ability to work on diverse projects simultaneously, requiring detailed analysis, creative/practical problem solving, and sound judgment
· Ability to self-motivate while operating effectively in a team-oriented and collaborative environment
· Strong communication skills and attention to detail
· A passion for sports!
Please send your resume to . Resumes will be accepted until Friday, December 1st. No resumes will be accepted after that time.
The start date for the Co-Op is January 16, 2013 and will run into June.