SIGMA::BLOG » Uncategorized http://www.sigmagroup.com/blog Full service advertising agency Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:15:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – DEVELOPMENT LEAD http://www.sigmagroup.com/blog/archives/1828 http://www.sigmagroup.com/blog/archives/1828#comments Mon, 04 Apr 2011 20:13:40 +0000 pparis http://www.sigmagroup.com/blog/?p=1828 DEVELOPMENT LEAD

The Development Lead will be responsible managing the team through diverse site builds that include but are not limited to; CMS, Flash, Ecommerce, and Word Press

The Development Lead will report directly to the company President.

Requirements/Qualifications

The Development Lead  must have the following:
  • Minimum 5-8 years development experience, with agency experience a plus
  • Bachelor’s degree from a four-year school or program or relevant experience
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Minimum 2-3 years experience managing, inspiring, mentoring, and motivating a team

Skills
The Development Lead  must exhibit the following:
  • World-class collaborative and organizational skills
  • Solid understanding of software engineering methodologies
  • Proven ability to take leadership in researching and implementing creative technology solutions

Areas of Knowledge
The Digital Production Artist must have knowledge in/learn the following:
  • Advanced knowledge of HTML, CSS, and front-end development technologies and techniques (JavaScript, XML) is essential
  • Strong Flash knowledge including working with audio and video
  • Strong AS3 skills
  • Social space and awareness of online trends, popular and digital culture
  • Flex
  • Flash remoting (Zend, AMFPHP, or other framework) and PHP/MYSQL experience
  • 3D and physics libraries for AS3, such as papervision
  • Objective-C & iphone development, a plus
  • Joomla 1.5 and 1.6, a plus
  • Drupal, a plus

Responsibilities/Tasks
The Development Lead  is expected to:

  • Creates efficient ans logical databases for clients
  • Designs and codes superior technical solutions
  • Recognizes system deficiencies and implements effective solutions
  • Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
  • Communicates and enforces coding standards
  • Manages resources with fiscal responsibility
  • Manages resources within appropriate time lines and project schedule
  • Delivers quality end result within appropriate time lines and within budget
  • Takes ownership of all department work and implements effective quality control processes
  • Trains other employees through both formal and informal training programs
  • Fosters collaboration within the development team and with other departments in the agency

Behavioral Characteristics
The Development Lead  must demonstrate:

  • A passion for the interactive space and a desire to execute world class work
  • Be self-motivated with a positive attitude and have strong communications skills
  • The ability to adapt to change while still producing quality work
  • The curiosity to remain knowledgeable, fresh and relevant in a constantly changing interactive environment
  • Team leader/ Go-To-Person

To apply please email your resume, salary history  link to: HR@SigmaGroup.com

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