Javascript Programmer Contract or Perm -San Francisco

Javascript Programmer

Do you want to play a role in changing the scientific publishing industry? Do you believe in Open Source Software and the Open Access movement? Do you want to work with exciting technologies like RDF, OWL, and the semantic web? Come work on Ambra, a semantic publishing application that aims to shift the scientific and medical communities from subscription based journals to an Open Access online commons. Ambra is built on Topaz, an Open Source content modeling and storage software framework that uses the Fedora Service Framework and Mulgara semantic technology as the core engine. We are using the best of Web 2.0 technologies to revolutionize scientific publication!

Job Description

We are seeking a Javascript Programmer to implement exciting new functionality in the application.

The responsibilities of the Javascript Programmer include, but are not limited, to the following: Assist in defining, designing and implementing major functions of the platform. Work with members of the development team to enhance core product features and develop new ones. Meet aggressive deadlines. Work with cutting edge Open Source technologies. Assist the development team with technical problems. Field questions from an online community.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities2 - 4 years software programming experience. Extensive JavaScript/AJAX experience on different browsers (Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari, etc.). Experience with one of the major JavasScript/AJAX toolkits (Dojo, GWT, YUI, etc.). Good knowledge and experience with DOM manipulation. Object Oriented JavaScript. Knowledge of CSS, XHTML, etc. required. Highly motivated top performer, strong software design and debugging skills. Detail-oriented with strong interpersonal and presentation skills. Ability to create detailed feature spec documentation. Excellent communication (written and verbal) and organizational skills. Works well both in a team and individually. Aware of new Web 2.0 technologies and general trends in that area. Intellectual curiosity, positive attitude and dedication to the job.

Nice to haveDojo experience a BIG plus. Linux experience a plus. Java experience a plus. Experience with XML and standards for describing and processing XML documents. Desire to learn about semantic technologies. Active in an Open Source software project.

EducationBS/MS degree in Computer Science or equivalent.

About the Public Library of Scienceo

The Public Library of Science (PLoS) is a non-profit advocacy and publishing organization located in the China Basin area of San Francisco, California. We publish a growing collection of 'open access' scientific and medical journals whose complete contents are freely available online. Our long-term goals are to create an online 'public library of science' containing every scientific and medical paper ever published, and to develop the information technologies needed to maximize the value of this resource. For more information about PLoS, visit http://www.plos.org/.

Application Procedure

Please send a resume, a cover letter and a phone number where you can be contacted to it_jobs@plos.org   and use the job title as the subject of your email.  No phone calls or visits, please. Principals only – email from recruiters will be ignored.