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Project Web Developer II

ESPN, Inc., The Worldwide Leader in Sports, is the leading multinational, multimedia sports entertainment company featuring the broadest portfolio of multimedia sports assets with over 50 business entities. Headquartered in Bristol, Connecticut, ESPN is 80% owned by ABC, Inc. (a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company), and 20% by the Hearst Corporation.

ESPN was founded by Scott Rasmussen and his father Bill Rasmussen and launched on September 7, 1979. Now with over 5,900 employees, each year ESPN airs more than 5,100 live and/or original hours of Emmy-winning sports programming. Our sole mission is to serve sports fans wherever sports are watched, listened to, discussed, debated, read about or played.

ESPN.com is looking for a web developer to join the team that creates one of the world’s greatest online sports destinations. Our developers conceive, develop, and deploy industry-leading web products and applications -- technology drives many of the most successful, popular, and highest-profile features on ESPN.com, including ESPN3, ESPN Fan Profiles, Fantasy Football League Manager, SportsNation, RealTime Scores, GameCast, SportsCenter.com, and countless others. This is your chance to play a leading role in the creation of industry-leading robust web applications that are used by millions of sports fans across the globe, every single day.

This is a Project Position with an estimated project length of 2 years.

Responsibilities
Assists the site development technology staff with the development and maintenance of ESPN.com, from the ESPN.com front page to player cards, team clubhouses, stats, standings, and league pages, chats, and stories. Creates and supports engaging internet destinations for ESPN television networks and shows, such as SportsCenter, SportsNation, ESPNU, and E:60 Participates in the creation of efficient, reusable, and scalable templates -- using front-end web technologies such as Tea, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Ajax, Flash, etc – that are used for dynamic web publishing and the display of dynamic, automated database content Work with various editorial teams to support ESPN.com premium offerings that includes both web and mobile products Provides general technical support and troubleshooting. Collaborates and coordinates projects between software engineering, design, editorial, and sales groups. Develops interfaces to content management systems Is responsible for the development and enhancement of editorial and web publishing tools Assists in the technical analysis and evaluation of new technologies, products, and product enhancements. Identifies areas for site improvement, adding features and functionalities where appropriate to augment the fan experience Mentors fellow producers in the technical development of features for the website. Leads the development of assigned projects and tasks.

Basic Qualifications
2+ years hands-on web development experience in a professional environment. Strong understanding of object-oriented programming. 2+ years experience working with a structured programming language (Java, C/C++, ASP, JSP, PHP, etc.) Good understanding of benefits and constraints of current Internet technologies and strong familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, Flash, and DHTML. 2+ years experience writing technical specs and driving them through development. Demonstrated ability to work on diverse projects simultaneously, requiring detailed analysis, creative/practical problem solving, and sound judgment. Ability to self-motivate while operating effectively in a team-oriented and collaborative environment. Strong communication skills and attention to detail A passion for sports!

Required Education
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Computer Science or a related technology field.

Additional Information
Imagine a career with an organization that brings smiles to millions every day. Imagine working with people whose passion for what they do is simply indescribable. We are The Walt Disney Company, live with a rich legacy of innovation, entertainment, and lifelong memories. With our vast array of both businesses and professionals, you’ll have the opportunity to join a team that’s beloved around the world, and to find out how it feels to love what you do. We invite you to discover for yourself why a career with Disney is the opportunity you‘ve been looking for. ESPN, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Our goal is to create an inclusive workplace for all.

Job ID: 560BR

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