Description
Merrithew Health & Fitness is dedicated to building high-calibre, multi-disciplinary fitness brands for people of all ages, levels of fitness and abilities. For over 20 years, Lindsay and Moira Merrithew have built their business on the philosophy that effective and responsible exercise is the foundation to a better lifestyle. STOTT PILATES, Merrithew's premier Pilates brand, delivers high-calibre education with over 33,000 students trained from more than 105 countries. Their other high-end fitness brands include CORE Athletic Conditioning & Performance Training and ZEN GA which is a unique blend of the foundational principles of STOTT PILATES, Yoga and Dance.
Web Developer
3 Month Independent Contractor (possibility for extention) Opportunity ($15.00/hr)
As a Web Developer, you will be responsible for migrating content from our existing website to a website and a new content management system. This is a great opportunity for a junior - intermediate Java (with some .Net) developer open to doing both support and development for a corporate group.
Highly competent communication and interpersonal skills are required for this position, as you will directly interface with several stakeholders, within the Marketing & Communications team on a daily basis.
Key Responsibilities :
- Migrate existing static HTML pages to a Sitefintiy content management system
- Create and maintain web pages based on direction from Marketing/Design
- Maintain and enhance web integration with 3rd party systems
- Apply knowledge of industry trends and developments and p rovide advice on the development of new or enhanced functionality in the application portfolio to support business processes and future growth
- Create and maintain support and process documentation, and provide status and summary reports
- Participate and offer advice on SEO (search engine optimization)
- Adhere to deadlines by using e xcellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize work and multi-task with competing user demands
- Adhere to coding, communication and branding standards of the company
Technical Qualifications and Experience:
- Degree or diploma in computer science or related field with emphasis on web technologies
- Ability to work in both Mac and PC platforms
- Knowledge of current Internet standards, including Web 2.0 implementation, cross web browsers and operating systems compatibility and specifications
- Familiarity executing e-marketing strategies and knowledge of E-commerce standards and guidelines
- Ability to address HTML and Scripting compatibility issues between different browsers and computing platforms
- Ability to hand code XHTML, XML, CSS, Javascript, PHP, Visual Studio.NET with an emphasis on C#, and ASP
- Adobe Flash and Flash Video, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator - definite assets
- Lasso experience - definite asset
- Ability to learn and implement new web technologies such as JSON, JQuery, and AJAX
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and an understanding of visual communication
- Able to work well within an in-house agency-like environment in conjunction with graphic designers
- Ability to adapt well to change in a rapidly growing company with updating and launching of new IT technologies
If you believe that this describes you, please send your cover letter, salary expectations and Resume. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.