We are looking for a contract Web Developer who will be working in tandem with SEO Specialist, Graphic Designers, Web Designers, etc. for an upcoming project. Depending on the success of the project outcome and group dynamics, there is potential for further contracts.

Essential Functions
* Deploy, maintain and update production web interfaces using web admin interface, FTP and shell access
* Writing elegant, reusable and well documented code while maintaining less than elegant and not so well documented code
* Maintain and extend functionality of a content management system
* Communicate clearly with managers and other team members
* Perform duties in a timely, professional manner
* Tracking and reporting on customer facing websites using a variety of tools

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Strong experience writing W3C compliant, semantically marked up XHTML and CSS without a graphical editor
* Strong database design and development skills with MySQL
* Experience with PHP development, effective cacheing
* Experience with multiple content-type, content-language, and proper character encoding when handling foreign languages
* Detailed understanding of DOM, Javascript, cross-platform and browser compatibility
* Detailed understanding of SEO and accessibility best practices
* Working knowledge of XML, Flash, Java, CMS
* Working knowledge of best practices in web form layout and design
* Clear understanding of web graphic optimization for wide range of clients and speeds
* Experience with software design, debugging and documentation an asset
* Highly organized and self motivated
* Attention to details