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Content Programmer / Administrator : Mobile web services & applications
Smashing Ideas is currently seeking a full-time Content Programmer / Administrator with strong communication and organizational skills and with a strong interest in mobile data enabled software and services. This position will be working directly with a large wireless carrier to manage the core of a new data service.
Do you enjoy being the subject matter expert of very important systems?
Are you interested in wireless software and how data services become rich user experiences?
Come explore, learn, and lead a new and vital initiative for some of the biggest players in wireless software.
Job Responsibilities
§ Administrate an online developer/user community
o Create new user accounts, security and privileges of the accounts
§ Creation, promotion and deletion of projects by user where 'projects' are data service applications
§ Communication with users via email, phone, and web site:
o Status of their user account and their application(s)
§ Creation and administration of a wiki/web site to host:
o How To, FAQ, Feature wish list
§ Content management of assets for some of the data service applications
§ Communication and coordination with the wireless carrier partner and other partners in operation
Personal Strengths
§ Details & Process: Where there is no process there will be - thanks to you. The evolution and adherence to the processes you devise will be 'mission critical'.
§ Hungry To Understand: How does it all work? What happens with this bit of data when it reaches the handset? What does that checkbox affect on the server?
The hungrier you are to understand systems completely, the better.
§ Relationships: Your management and communication will need to be in all directions - towards the users, your team mates, the wireless carrier, the other operational partners. Everyone who interfaces with you will be glad that they are.
Minimum Qualifications
§ Basic web development skills: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
§ Excellent written and verbal communication skills
§ Excellent organizational and analytical skills
§ Aptitude with new skills and technologies, comfortable performing basic IT functions
§ 1 - 3 years professional experience
Ideal
Flash / Flash Lite development experience (or interest in same)
Experience in wireless technology industry
Experience interfacing with outside customers & partners
Smashing Ideas
We are a growing organization that combines a high level of creativity with a deep knowledge of technology. Look at our web site to learn more about our services and our clients: www.smashingideas.com.
In addition to an exciting future in a dynamic industry, we offer a competitive salary and incentive plan, an outstanding benefits package that includes 401(k) and tuition reimbursement, a charismatic team and a Seattle location.