Web Application Developer

Job Description

We have a diverse and talented team of employees who come to us from many kinds of backgrounds.  We have an immediate need for a hands-on, talented, experienced Web Application Developer who will report to our Director of Development in our Naperville, IL office. 

Overview

Legacy.com offers great opportunity for personal growth and a challenging and exciting work environment.  Developers that join Legacy.com will have an opportunity to use the latest tools and technologies from Microsoft and other software vendors.  As a part of a highly-focused development team, developers will have the opportunity to immediately contribute to the success of building applications in one of Legacy.com’s product lines. 

Responsibilities

• Participate in full software development lifecycle, including development, testing, and support of Legacy.com applications based on product requirements
• Work with other team members to ensure the quality, reliability, and maintainability of applications and systems
• Determine and implement the best technical approach to a project while remaining in compliance with Legacy.com’s standards; ensure coding decisions comply with company process and architectural standards
• Communicate with managers and other team members regarding project status
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to resolve bugs and/or clarify product requirements
• Work with the Product Management Team to clarify and determine project requirements
• Document aspects of a project, including technical specifications
• Research web development trends, technologies, and tools to help advance Legacy.com’s technical infrastructure
• Serve as an on-call support person for all Legacy.com applications during an assigned support shift, including during off-hours rotational support
• In a support role, determine how best to resolve issues as they arise – solve, escalate, etc.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field
• Experience with and knowledge of web development process and architecture, with a strong background in at least two of the following technologies: ASP.NET, HTML, JavaScript, SQL Query Language
• Experience with Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 (or higher), C# 2.0 (or higher) and ASP.NET 2.0 (or higher)
• Experience with mobile web development, HTML5 and/or Facebook’s Open Graph API is a plus
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming with a background in one of the following: C#, C++, Java
• Strong knowledge of web technologies and standards, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, XML
• Knowledge of relational database systems, including Microsoft SQL Server.
• Accountable, with the ability to take ownership of a project and see it through to completion
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to determine and set task and project priorities
• Analytical approach to problem solving
• Excellent teamwork, organizational, communication, and multitasking skills
• Ability to work well in a very fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and high quality of work

Founded in 1998, Legacy.com is an innovative online media company that collaborates with more than 850 newspapers in North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand to provide ways for readers to express condolences and share remembrances of loved ones.

As the leader in the online memorial and obituary market, Legacy.com is visited by more than 18 million visitors each month. It partners with 85 of the 100 largest newspapers in the U.S. and features obituaries and Guest Books for approximately 75 percent of people who die in the United States.

In addition, the company provides individuals and newspaper affiliates with new and powerful ways to connect during shared times of loss, such as the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and in the aftermath of national tragedies such as 9/11.

Benefits

Legacy.com offers a very generous and comprehensive salary and benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• 401k plan
• Medical, Dependent Care, and Transit Flex Spending Plans
• RTA and CTA pre-tax payroll deductions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Casual dress every day
• Daily, company-provided coffee, tea, soda, and snacks
• Friendly, team-oriented, open environment

Local candidates only, please. There is no relocation package available for this position.