Web Development: Jobs Available

CiesaDesign is looking for a web developer to join our team. Do you have passion for solving problems, and a talent for writing code? Are you comfortable accurately translating a PSD file into an CMS-based website? Do you know how to create a work-breakdown to estimate a project schedule? Are you comfortable with the requirements of unit testing, system testing and user acceptance testing? Would you be happy building a PHP solution in the morning, meeting with a client for lunch, and working on CSS in the afternoon?
If this sounds like you, CiesaDesign is eager to speak with you!

Responsibilities:
Understand client challenges and propose effective and efficient solutions
Research technical and customer issues and determine best-practices
Write usable/accessible code to implement approved solutions
Continuously improve knowledge and skills through reading and investigation
Balance quality, profitability and customer satisfaction, delivering on-time and on budget Minimum
Qualifications:
At least 2 years of relevant experience
Demonstrated success building websites using LAMP-stack technologies
HTML/CSS, PHP, jQuery, Javascript and browser compatibility skills
Experience with a major CMS solution such as Drupal, WordPress or DNN
Desire to have fun and maintain a positive workplace culture
Preferred Qualifications (In addition to the items above):
5+ years relevant experience
Demonstrated success working at a design, web or marketing firm
Experience with responsive design in Drupal
Strong knowledge and experience with DNS concepts
Deep experience with Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP
In addition to the items above, the ideal candidate will have demonstrated extremely strong verbal and written communication abilities, including the ability to interact with clients in person.

CiesaDesign is looking for a versatile and creative designer who has demonstrated front-end web development experience.  The successful candidate will have experience converting a .psd into HTML/CSS. HTML5 and CSS3 experience is a plus, along with an interest in working with responsive web design. THe is position is geared toward a technical individual with a strong foundation in graphic design. THe designer will work as part of a team that produces branding, identity, web and mobile designs, advertisements, and a variety of print materials. He or she will employ creativity, passion, and design skill to solve problems for our clients

Liquid Web Inc is a rapidly expanding web hosting company which currently operates three Data Centers in the Lansing area.  We have continued to make major expansions into the managed dedicated and virtual private server markets.  While the majority of our operations are Linux-based, we are continuing to expand in the Windows managed hosting market. We are accepting applications for Customer Support Technicians to work directly at our Lansing, MI Data Centers.          
Job Duties:

• Provide professional and friendly support consistently via telephone and electronic help desk
• Troubleshoot and solve a wide range of customer support issues from basic to complex
• System monitoring and response
• Operating system and application installation/configuration
• Performing scheduled maintenance

• tasks

Skill Requirements:

• Solid working knowledge of RPM based Linux Distributions
• Solid working knowledge of Windows Server 2000/2003
• Experience with Apache, BIND, and IIS preferred
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Ability to work in a team based environment
• Ability to work flexible hours
• One year previous experience preferred
• Ability to work at our Lansing, MI Data Center required

More details at http://www.liquidweb.com/about/jobs.html

Liquid Web Inc is a rapidly expanding web hosting company which currently operates three Data Centers in the Lansing area.  We have continued to make major expansions into the managed dedicated and virtual private server markets. Enterprise support provides custom, personalized support for our crucial customers. We are accepting applications for Enterprise Support Technicians to work directly at our Lansing, MI Data Centers.         

Job Duties:

• Provide professional and friendly support consistently via telephone and electronic help desk
• Co-Manage customer accounts and provide basic capacity planning assistance
• Troubleshoot and solve a wide range of customer support issues from basic to complex
• Develop custom solutions for expanding customer setups
• Troubleshoot and support internally developed engineering products
• System monitoring and response
• Operating system and application installation/configuration
• Performing scheduled maintenance

• tasks

Skill Requirements:

• Advanced working knowledge of RPM based Linux Distributions
• Scripting/coding experience preferred
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Ability to work in a team based environment
• Ability to work flexible hours
• One year previous experience preferred
• Ability to work at our Lansing, MI Data Center required

More details at http://www.liquidweb.com/about/jobs.html

We are looking for a talented and highly motivated application developer with a strong development background, a passion for software design, and understanding of design patterns. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work in a faced paced environment, and has a track record of getting things done.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop web applications with a heavy focus on code reuse, extensibility, scalability, and maintainability
• Gather business objectives, perform research, and recommend solution

General Qualifications

• Mid Level Developer
• 3-5 years of experience

• preferred

Technical Requirements

• Firm understanding of following technologies/languages: ASP.NET, C#, SQL, Web Services, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Object Oriented Programming

Other Experience that is Valued
 XML/XSL/XSD, SharePoint, DotNetNuke, MCAD or MCSD certifications

Lead the planning, development and operation of LCC's web presence. Set priorities, execute and monitor work on the web site. Ensure the web effectively meets the marketing, public relations, and internal and external needs of the College. Additional details at https://www.jobs.lcc.edu.

LSJ Media, a Gannett company, has a journalism opening for a Digital Producer who will ensure our products across all digital platforms (web, mobile, tablet, social media) have the most newsworthy, accurate and urgent news current content possible while actively engaging readers via social media.  The producer will help shape digital content by planning stories, photos, multimedia and more.  Position will coordinate breaking news online and across mobile platforms proactively and cooperatively with other editors and reporters and monitor wire services and competitive media in our markets.  Producers are responsible for posting incoming content, including text and multimedia, for all digital platforms, and in more limited cases collecting breaking news information for immediate publication.

To provide ongoing support for corporate communications functions, including design and maintenance of websites, blogs, flash ads, Search Engine Optimization and video.

•Assist in the development and maintenance of corporate websites.
•Assisting in Search Engine Optimization
•Archiving completed files
•Producing training videos and flash ads
•Assisting with other projects as assigned

This individual should have excellent knowledge of Dreamweaver, Flash and Photoshop CS5, Website development experience in HTML (5), CSS, ASP and JavaScript, Database management (MS Access 2007) and database driven website experience, PDF creation/modification.

Additional experience preferred: SEO Experience, InDesign, Illustrator and/or Premier, Multiple language web experience, building/editing Flash advertisements/animations and their integration into HTML and/or ASP files, WordPress management experience.

Education and/or Experience: 2 year diploma from a community college plus experience; or Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in graphic design or related field from four-year college or university preferred.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must be able to travel on a limited basis.

Successful moderate-sized East Lansing, MI marketing and communications agency with good client mix and collaborative, fun work atmosphere seeks full- time front end web developer who is detail-oriented with strong design sensibilities. Will work closely with creative team and account executives to develop sites for clients in a variety of fields. 3-4 years experience required.

REQUIREMENTS include:
• Ability to create valid HTML/CSS markup while keeping web accessibility in mind.
• An eye for design and detail with ability to take PhotoShop mockups and translate them accurately to the web across multiple browsers.
• Knowledge of JavaScript libraries (particularly jQuery) and desire to push designs to the next level using JavaScript.
• Knowledge or willingness to learn content management systems (WordPress, MODx, ExpressionEngine) and build completely custom CMS themes.
• Ability to meet deadlines and estimate time to accomplish tasks.
• Ability to communicate with clients having various levels of web literacy and be comfortable discussing projects with small- to medium-sized teams.
• Be able to assist in creating estimates based on project requirements.

Lead the planning, development and operation of LCC's web presence. Set priorities, execute and monitor work on the web site. Ensure the web effectively meets the marketing, public relations, and internal and external needs of the College.

Essential Duties:

Lead Planning and Development of Web-based Services
- Coordinate and execute the planning and development of web-based information with representatives of Marketing, Executive Leadership, IT, PR, Student Services, and other stakeholder groups
- Coordinate web strategies with IT and Web Management Team
- Coordinate, manage and execute projects, track major developments to meet changing needs and requirements
- Prepare, monitor and analyze budget
- Maintain and develop reports for project and budget analysis
- Coordinate, implement and improve operational practices and procedures in collaboration with staff
- Track and monitor progress of issues and identify interventions and resolutions
- Interact with other institutions to share ideas about effective web services
- Monitor key developments in web technology and web management methods to advise on best practices
- Build and maintain effective relationships with web stakeholders and users
- Encourage awareness of Web Services through effective internal communication

Provide Supervision and Leadership
- Recruit, select and supervise day-to-day activities of staff
- Plan, organize and coordinate staff orientation and training
- Conduct performance improvement process in accordance with standard practice and collective bargaining agreements
- Initiate disciplinary process, within scope of authority and in consultation with HR, to comply with College policies and practices
- Manage and allocate workload and define priorities
- Provide leadership by disseminating information, providing feedback, advising, and coaching

Maintain Security and Integrity of Website
- Primary contact for system emergencies that may occur outside of normal operations
- Provide emergency support for web servers, Banner Student/Employee information and internet/intranet databases
- Review users' websites to ensure adherence to standard practices
- Monitor LCC's footprint on the WWW
- Authorize removal of websites not consistent with standard practice or contain inappropriate material in accordance with guidelines
- Maintain current knowledge of industry standard security features and implement as necessary
- Authorize and provide access to Web Management Systems enabling users to edit web pages
- Ensure databases are encrypted to ensure compliance with relevant legislation
- Identify application, server and hardware malfunctions and work with IT to resolve issues ensuring data/system integrity

Set Priorities and Monitor Work
- Establish and maintain a work tracking system
- Set priorities for web work based on broad directions set by the College Strategic Plan
- Coordinate communication regarding work status with those who have requested web services
- Establish work priorities
- Establish quality and quantity standards

Provide Training and Direct Assistance to Users
- Serve as an authority with respect to web technology and lead the College's exploration of appropriate technology
- Provide Web Management Systems training, consultation and updates to users
- Coordinate, manage and execute projects, track major developments to meet changing needs and requirements

Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Web/Online Marketing-related discipline

Minimum 5 years experience in developing or leading development of web sites and/or web based services

Experience in Project Management and Supervision are required

Understanding of the post-secondary education environment preferred

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups