Title: Web Programmer/Developer
Skills: Desired Experience in Cold Fusion, SQL, XML, CSS, Java, JavaScript, HTML, FTP, TCP/IP, ASP, .NET, AJAX, Flash ActionScript, Aaso, Microsoft SQL Server, MYSQL, and Fusebox.
Date: 2/16/2007
Location: Chico, CA 95973
Area Code: 530
Pay Rate: Negotiable on Experience
Length Permanent

Improvement Direct is nestled in the heart of Northern California. With only two hours from the Shasta Range & Sacramento and four hours from Lake Tahoe & the Bay Area it’s within easy reach of N. California’s gems without the high cost of Californian, metropolitan living. We’re continuing to grow our e-commerce network having been featured in Internet Retailer’s 2006 Edition, Top 500 Fastest Growing E-tailers; we continue and look forward to offering most of our advancement internally.

Description: We are looking for enthusiastic and proactive team members who’re detailed oriented, have a positive attitude and a willingness to work under production deadlines. Programming team members will work daily to create scripts, programs, and interfaces for our network of sites. Periodic projects involve collaborative efforts with designers, programmers, executives, and divisional-retail managers.

Essential Job Functions:

• Experienced Programming Skill in: ColdFusion, PHP, ASP, Java, JavaScript, or .NET
• SQL and practical relational database performance tuning and design
• Aware of security protocols (XSS, SQL Injection, etc.)
• Rapid production of functional mock ups and templates from verbal specs or PSDs
• Ability to write clean and modular code
• Maintaining detail-conscious quality assurance
• Documenting and troubleshooting system replication issues
• Comfort with juggling multiple large and complex projects under deadline

Recommended Skills:

• Practical Knowledge of Flash ActionScript, Aaso, Microsoft SQL Server, MYSQL 5.0
• Experience with XML or equivalent EDI Integration
• Template engine(s), AJAX familiarity

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Matched 401(k), Gym Membership, Education Reimbursement, Employee Purchase Program and Paid Vacations after probationary periods. Corporate sponsored Social and Athletic clubs and events. Relocation bonuses are possible to the right candidates.

Requirements: Requires a Bachelor’s in Computer Science or comparable degree and 1-2 years of programming exposure or 5+ years of industry experience. A strong candidate will have exposure and a good grasp of Cold Fusion. Web/Graphic Design experience a plus. Please submit cover letter, resume, and a portfolio of any applicable web design work.

Entry Level Programmers will be considered but must include Entry Level as a heading on their cover letter. Visit www.improvementdirect.com for more details.

Submit to hr@improvementdirect.com