InstantService provides integrated chat, email management, knowledge base and lead capture solutions, enabling businesses to increase sales and improve customer service.    
 
 
Employment Opportunities

Help shape the future of web-based communications. At InstantService, we are always looking for smart, tenacious, principled people to join our team. InstantService is a place where you matter and where you can make a difference. It's fast-paced, challenging and fun.

We offer competitive salary, vacation/sick leave, medical, vision and dental insurance, 401K, stock options and a great location in downtown Seattle with a beautiful view of the city.

Current Openings

Java Web Application Developer - Front End

Position Summary

InstantService, a SaaS company, is looking for a passionate front-end Web Developer with Java experience. If you enjoy a small and dynamic company environment working both as a team member and on your own where everything you do has an impact, then please join us.

As a member of the core Software Engineering team at InstantService, you will be working closely with the team of seasoned back-end Java developers to produce front-end web-based application components and features. Your front-end web development activities for the core application will include analysis, design and coding to requirements. This position requires a strong understanding of complex functionality & Java application frameworks along with comprehensive HTML and JavaScript skills in a Servlet environment. Short-term you will be expected to get up to speed with the environment and become familiar with the existing application components. Long-term you will be responsible for contributing directly to the development of new or replacement components. We are looking for an experienced developer with passion for technology and a deep background with relevant skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain front-end features and functionality in a multi-tier web environment using standard web technologies to meet requirements for market differentiation, performance improvements, and better user experiences.
  • Collaborate with other software engineers to ensure appropriate integration with back-end development, standards, and systems .
  • Work closely with the QA, and IT teams to assist with testing and deploying the product.
  • Assist with escalated support issues as directed.
  • Research emerging enterprise web technologies.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience Qualifications
  • Extensive experience with enterprise-level multi-tier web software environment
  • Demonstrated strong HTML and JavaScript development skills
  • Demonstrated experience with Java 5 (or greater) and Java EE technologies, including Spring, Servlets, and JSP
  • Experience with Application Servers and Frameworks, such as Tomcat, WebLogic, or Resin
  • Strong knowledge of web application security
  • Experience using and integrating third-party JavaScript libraries such as YUI and JQuery JavaScript libraries
  • Experience with CSS, AJAX, XML, and XSLT design and programming
  • Knowledgeable of web standards and cross-browser compatibility
  • Experience interfacing with SQL databases or abstraction layers serving as the backend to production web applications
  • Strong analytical, problem solving, technical troubleshooting, and production diagnostic skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and listening skills, with the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner
  • Experience with work environments involving SDLC processes and methodologies, such as Agile or Scrum
  • Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
  • Familiarity with Subversion
Education

Bachelor degree in web technology development or design preferred

Apply

To apply for this position, please send your cover letter and resume to: jobs_wd@instantservice.com.

InstantService, Inc.
Contact Information
 
600 University Street, Suite 401
Seattle, WA 98101

+1 206-956-8000 Phone
+1 206-956-0383 Fax