Front-end Developer
Details
- Job Title:
- Front-end Developer
- Department:
- Development
- Reports to:
- VP Development
- Location:
- Amsterdam, The Netherlands
About eBuddy
eBuddy created the world’s first independent, web browser-based IM service in 2003 and extended the service to mobile in June 2007. eBuddy is available in 37 languages, and its patent-pending technology enables more than 25 million unique monthly visitors with AIM, Facebook, GoogleTalk, ICQ, MySpace, Windows Live Messenger and Yahoo! IM accounts to chat free of charge in one interface without having to download or install any application. eBuddy offers mobile users a unique user experience with its mobile IM clients. (learn more at eBuddy Mobile Messenger and eBuddy Lite Messenger. It is one of the world’s most popular and fastest growing Mobile IM services with over 10 million unique monthly visitors. eBuddy is based in Amsterdam with additional offices in London and San Francisco, and is a privately-held company backed by Prime Technology Ventures and Lowland Capital Partners. Learn more at www.ebuddy.com.
Description
As a member of our front-end team you will be responsible for developing new features for our chat client which is used by millions of users worldwide.
Company Profile
eBuddy is a successful worldwide internet start-up. Our user base of 60 million people worldwide is growing at a fast rate. We currently work with 35 people in the city center of Amsterdam.
Focus areas
- Instant Messaging
- Mobile Messaging
- viral marketing concepts
Company culture
- Very international
- Very casual
- Very dynamic
Your role
- Close communication with the server-side team to optimize overall performance and scalability
- Constant research on new emerging technologies that might be useful for the development of current and new applications
- Testing and debug web applications
Your skills
- Experience with JavaScript development: OO, DOM, Ajax
- Solid knowledge of HTML, CSS and HTTP
- Basic understanding of server-side scripting and architecture
- Eye for detail and a quality-oriented approach
- Excellent debugging skills
- Think-before-you-code mentality
- Experience with Scrum/Agile development is a plus
- You go the extra mile to give our users the best experience possible
- No 9-5 mentality
We offer
- A competitive compensation package with an employee stock option plan
- Opportunity to be part of one of the fastest growing internet companies worldwide
- Fun, innovative, entrepreneurial and rewarding job environment
Application
Are you interested in working for an international, dynamic, young and fast growing company? You can apply for this vacancy by sending a motivational letter and CV to Marjon Schumacher at jobs[at]ebuddy.com (No third party recruiters, please)
