Web Developer Gist

Description

Research In Motion Limited (RIM) is a world leader in the mobile communications market and has a history of developing breakthrough wireless solutions. RIM's portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded technologies is used by thousands of organizations around the world and includes the BlackBerry wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld? product line, software development tools and software/hardware licensing agreements. RIM is seeking driven individuals who can take our wireless data products to the next level in the global wireless market. Are you ready to make a difference in the world of mobile communications with RIM?

This position is part of RIM's recently acquired Gist group, located in Seattle's historic Pioneer Square. In this role you will experience the best of the start-up Agile environment, while working directly on systems that support millions of users. We work in a dynamic environment that utilizes multiple programming languages on various platforms including cloud services, browser extensions and mobile devices. Our product is an extremely powerful "personal relationship management" application that aggregates all your contacts (Outlook, Gmail, Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter?), all their updates (news, blogs, tweets, Facebook updates) and delivers you the most important information about your key relationships wherever you need it.


POSITION SUMMARY

Does working on creating a web browser experience that leaves other competitors in the dust appeal to you? If so, bring your web development ideas, skills, and drive to our R&D team in Seattle where you will be responsible for working on the next generation BlackBerry/GIST social media infrastructure. You will be part of a small team focused on making the web interface for our product, . Our focus is developing innovative solutions to server-side, large scale deployment, highly available software solutions. We strive to convert complex problems into simple and elegant code.

The team is highly collaborative, so excellent communication skills are needed to bounce ideas off each other, and the whiteboard becomes one of your most valuable tools. The team is self organizing in an agile development model, so working independently and as a group is something we focus on. Enjoy owning and solving problems while taking the code to the next level.

Come enjoy rolling up your sleeves and working in this exciting opportunity, while having a hand in creating innovative software solutions that will be used by millions of BlackBerry users around the globe.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Prefer candidates that can implement base level designs using CSS/HMTL/Javascript
Experience designing applications for mobile devices is an asset (mobile, Flash & AIR development)
Experience creating prototypes using Flash, PhotoShop, Illustrator, or other tools
Related post-secondary education in graphic design, information design, interaction design, or human-computer interaction
5+ years experience working in a professional environment on interaction design
Experience creating polished design concepts and storyboards
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to present ideas effectively
Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects at once in collaborative, fast-paced environments
Excellent analysis and problem-solving skills to translate requirements into designs
Strong product management skills and ability to translate market requirements into product specifications
Ability to create iconography and graphics
Must be passionate about user-centered design
A portfolio of work is required for candidates selected for interviews

If you're driven to take wireless technologies to the next level, it's time you join the team at RIM. We offer a challenging environment that fosters creativity and rewards excellence. Employees also have use of our award winning BlackBerry!

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Job
: Information Technology
Primary Location
: United States-Washington
Schedule
: Full-time
Hire Type-
: Experienced (Regular)
Travel
: Yes, 5% of the time
Relocation-
: Available

Location:	Washington, DC United States